Nikon ED 600MM instruction manual To limit the range of autofocus Fig, Focus lock, Depth of field

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To limit the range of autofocus (Fig. 2)

With AF operation, set the focusing limit switch according to the pre-determined distance range for the subject(s) to reduce focusing time.

	Focusing limit zones provided
	FULL	12 - 5.6m	∞ - 10m
Focusing	Infinity (∞) to close	12m (39.4 ft.) to close	Infinity (∞) to 10m
distance	(5.6m) (18.4 ft.)	(5.6m) (18.4 ft.)	(32.8 ft.)

Usable cameras: F6, F5, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90, F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, F65-Series/ N65-Series, Pronea 600i/6i, Pronea S, D2-Series, D1-Series, D100 and D70.

Focus lock

With autofocus operation, focus is locked either by pressing the focus lock button on the lens or locking the autofocus on cameras so equipped.

F Usable cameras: F6, F5, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90, F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, F65-Series/ N65-Series, Pronea 600i/6i, Pronea S, D2-Series, D1-Series, D100 and D70.

•The position of the focus lock button on this lens can be modified. For information, S please contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center.

Depth of field

If your camera has a depth of field preview (stop-down) button or lever, depth of field can be observed while looking through the camera viewfinder.

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Minimum aperture lock (Fig. 3)

For programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure shooting, use the minimum aperture lock lever to lock the lens aperture at f/22.

1Set the lens to its minimum aperture (f/22) by aligning it with the aperture index.

2Slide the lock lever toward the aperture ring, so the two orange dots are aligned. To release the lock, slide the lever in the opposite direction.

Recommended focusing screens

Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for certain Nikon SLR cameras to suit any picture-taking situation. The ones recommended for use with this lens are:

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