
Flash shooting distance range with zoom lenses having a variable aperture
With zoom lenses having a variable aperture, take note of the following before setting the aperture on the
•For details, read the instruction manuals of your camera and lenses.
uLenses having a variable aperture
There are two maximum aperture values indicated in the lens model name of certain zoom lenses. For example with the AF
■■■ Setting the aperture on the camera’s LCD panel or in the viewfinder
Lock the lens aperture at its minimum. After composing the picture by zooming in or out, read the aperture on the camera’s LCD panel or in the viewfinder. Then set the same aperture on the
■■■ Setting the aperture using the scale on the lens
After zooming in or out to select the appropriate composition, read the aperture using the aperture scale on the lens. Then set the same aperture on the
At wideangle zoom settings, read the aperture value at the green index (or line).
At telephoto settings, read the aperture value at the yellow index (or dot). At intermediate settings, read the aperture value between the two indexes.
■■■ Setting the aperture on the camera’s aperture dial
After zooming in/out to select the desired composition, set the aperture on the camera’s aperture dial. Then set the same aperture on the
•Set the camera’s exposure mode to
The aperture cannot be set in the Programmed Auto (P) or
•If the aperture dial is set beyond lens’ aperture range, set the lens’ minimum (or maximum) aperture on the
Other functions
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