Lenses

This section describes the features available with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lenses. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR.

❚❚AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

 

Focal length mark

Focal length scale

Lens mounting mark (013)

Lens cap

CPU contacts (0227)

Zoom ring (018)

Rear lens cap

A-M mode switch (018, 57)

Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (0267)

Focus ring (057, 125)

❚❚AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR

Focal length scale

Lens cap

Focus ring (057, 125)

Zoom ring (018)

Focal length mark

Lens mounting mark (013)

CPU contacts (0227)

Rear lens cap

A-M mode switch (018, 57)

Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (0267)

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR are for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras.

AFocusing with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Lenses

When single-servo AF (AF-S) is selected as the camera focus mode and the lens A-M switch is set to A, focus can be adjusted by keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway after the autofocus operation is complete and manually rotating the focus ring. Do not rotate the focus ring until the autofocus operation is complete. To refocus using autofocus, press the shutter-release button halfway again.

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