Nikon AFS70, ASF200

• When the camera is mounted on a t ripod, set the vibration reduction ON /OFF

switch to OFF. However, it is recommended that the switch be set to ON when

using the camera on an unsecured tripod head or with monop od.

 Focusing, zooming, and depth of field

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length unt il the desired

composition is framed. If your camera has a depth- of-field preview (stopdown)

button or lever, depth of field can be previewed through the c amera viewfinder.

• This lens is equipped with the I nternal Focusing (IF) system. As th e shooting

distance decreases, the focal length als o decreases.

• The distance scale do es not indicate the precise distance between th e subject

and the camera. Values are approximate and should be used only as a gen eral

guide. When shooting distant landscapes, de pth of field may influence

operation and the subject may appear be in focus at a positi on that is closer

than infinity.

• For more information, see p.170.

�� Setting the aperture

Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

 Using a tripod

When using a tripod, attach it to the lens’ tripod collar ins tead of the camera.

CAUTION

When using a tripod, be sure to fully tighten the tripod collar lock s crew,

otherwise the lens may fall off the tripod accident ally and cause bodily injury.

Attaching the tripod

Insert the tripod collar mounting foot into the tripod collar

(1), then fully tighten the tripod collar lock screw ( 2).

Changing the camera’s position

Loosen the tripod collar ring fastening screw ( 1).

Depending on the camera’s position (ver tical or horizontal),

turn the lens to an appropriate position index on the tripo d

collar ring by aligning the tripod collar ring rotating index

on the lens (2), then tighten the screw ( 3).

Detaching the tripod

Fully loosen the tripod collar lock screw ( 1). While holding

down the tripod collar lock release lever ( 2), slide the

tripod collar mounting foot (3).