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Attaching a Lens
First Steps
CLens
An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens (A185) is used in this manual for illustrative
purposes. The AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens can be used in the same
manner, but it is not equipped with the vibration reduction (VR) function. When using the other
lenses, refer to the User’s Manual provided with the lens.
* The AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens is not equipped with vibration reduction ON/
OFF switch.
CAperture Ring
If the lens is equipped with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest
f-number). Refer to the User’s Manual provided with the lens for details.
Detaching Lenses

Be sure the camera is off when removing or

exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and

hold the lens-release button (1) while turning the

lens clockwise (2). After removing the lens, replace

the camera body cap and rear lens cap.

1Lens cap
2Focus ring.................................................................. 61
3Zoom ring.................................................................. 30
4Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch*........ 20
5A-M mode switch.......................................... 18, 61
6CPU contacts............................................................ 62
7Rear lens cap
8Focal length scale
9Focal length scale index
10Mounting index..................................................... 18
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