RECOMMENDED FOCUSING SCREEN

Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for Nikon cameras to suit any type os lens or picture-taking situation. Those which are recommended for use with your lens are listed below.

For determining the frame type and focusing

 

Screen EC-B/

A/L

B C D

E G1 G2 G3 G4 H1 H2 H3 H4

J K/P M

R U F T

 

 

Camera

EC-E

 

 

F6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F5 with DP-30

 

 

 

(+0.5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F5 with DA-30

 

(+0.5)

(+0.5)

(+1.0)

(+0.5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F4 with DP-20

 

 

 

(-1.0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F4 with DA-20

 

 

 

(-1.0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

= Ideal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

○= Can be used even though part of the view is a little hard to see

 

 

= Split image focusing is possible. but focusing is inaccurate

 

 

 

=

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

() Correction value for center-weighted metering

 

 

 

 

When using the F6, you can correct the exposure value by setting

“b6: Screen

 

Conpensation” to “Except for B and E” in the Customize menu.

 

 

When using a camera model othre than B or E. set this to “Except for B and E” regardiess of whether the correction weight is set to “0” When using the F5.set the compensation for the exposure value in custom setting number 18. When using a camera from the F4 series, turn the exposure adjustment diat for the finder screen to set the compensation.

For details, reter to the instruction manual for the camera you are using. Blank=Unsuitable

However, when using the M screen, this value is not used in order to allow you to use a rate of 1 to 1 or higher for close-up photography.

When using a camera other than one listed above with a B2/B3, E2/E3, or K2/K3 screen refer to the B, E, or K column respectively.

MINIMUM APERTURE LOCK

For Programmed auto or Shutter-priority auto exposure shooting. use the minimum aperture lock lever to lock the lens aperture at f/16.

1.Turn the aperture ring so that f/16 on the aperture scale is alignae with the white aperuture indes dot.

2.Slide the lock lever in the direction of the aperuture ring so the white dot on the lever aligns with the orange dot (Illust. B).

To release the lock, slide the lever in reverse direction.

USING BUILT-IN LENS HOOD

Pull out the hood and turn it counterclockwise for two rotations (see Illst. C). To store, turn the hood clodkwise and push back.

LENS CARE

Clean lens suface with a blower brush. To remove dirt and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Wipe in a circular motion from center to outer edge, taking care not to leave traces and not to touch the other lens parts.

Never use thinner or benzine to clean the lens.

To protect the lens surface from dirt or damege, use of an NC filter is recommended at all times. The lens hood also heope protect the lens.

Cover lens with lens cap when lens is not in use.

Attach both front and rear caps when the lens is stored separately.

If you will not use the lens for a long time, protect it from rust and mold by storing it in a cool, dry place. Also, do not store in direct sunlight, and keep it away from naphthalene or camphor.

Be careful not to get the lens wet or drop it in water. Water on the lens may cause malfunction.

Reinforced plastic is used on the exterior of the lens unit; to avoid damage, take extra care to never leave the lens in an excessively hot place.

SPECIFICATIONS

Focal length:

135mm

Maximum aperture:

f/2

Lens construction:

7 elements in 6 groups (plus built-in rear glass plate

 

for dust protection)

Picture angle:

18°

Distance scale:

Graduated in meters and feet from 1.1m (4 ft.) to

 

infinity ()

Distance imformation:

Output into camera body

Aperture scale:

f/2 to f/16 on both standard and aperture-direct-

 

readout scales

Minimum aperture lock:

Provided

Diaphragm:

Fully automatic

Focusing:

Nikon Rear Focusing (RF) system

Exposure measurement: Via full-aperture method for Al cameras or cameras

 

with CPU interface system; via stop-down method for

 

other cameras

Mount:

Nikon bayonet mount

Attachment size:

72mm(P=0.75mm)

Dimensions:

Approx, 79mm dia. x 120mm extension from the

 

camera’s lens mounting flenge; overall length is

 

approx. 128mm

Weight:

Approx. 815g

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

72mm screw – in filters Hard lens case CL-38

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Nikon f/2 D Recommended Focusing Screen, Minimum Aperture Lock, Using BUILT-IN Lens Hood, Lens Care, Optional Accessories