ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS * How to mount the lens
Remove the rear cap of the lens. Align the lens attachment mark (14) on the lens barrel with its counterpart on the camera mount and insert the lens. For Nikon models, align the lens attachment mark with the dot on the camera and rotate the lens
* How to detach the lens
Press the lens release button on the camera down, turn the lens
*For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
FOCUSING (AUTOFOCUS) and using the full-time manual function
In case of Sony cameras, switch the focusing mode switch of the camera to Auto focusing mode (AF). In case of Canon or Nikon camera, switch the AF/MF switch (13) on the lens to AF (Fig. 3). In case of Nikon camera with the focus mode selector dial, set the focus mode to S or C, and then set the AF/MF switch on the lens side (13) to AF. Press the shutter button lightly while viewing through the camera’s viewfinder, the lens focuses automatically. An
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First, set the focus mode to AF. You can adjust focus manually while turning the focusing ring with the shutter button pressed lightly.
*When set on AF mode, interfering with the focusing ring may cause serious damage to the lens mechanism.
*The distance scale is marked for guidance purposes. The actual focal point may slightly differ from the distance marked on the focal length index.
*For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
FOCUSING (MANUAL FOCUS) (Ref. Fig. 1, 2 & 4)
In case of Sony cameras, switch the focusing mode switch of the camera to manual focusing mode (MF). In case of a Nikon or Canon camera, switch the AF/MF switch (13) on the lens to MF (Fig. 4). In case of Nikon camera with the focus mode selector dial, set the focus mode to M and then set the AF/MF switch on the lens side (13) to MF. Focus manually by rotating the focusing ring (9) while viewing through the camera’s viewfinder. The main subject in the viewfinder will be sharp when the lens is focused correctly.
*Even when in MF mode, turning the focusing ring while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focus aid function lamp lights up when the picture is in focus.
*At infinity, make sure the image in the viewfinder appears sharp. The infinity position is made with certain allowances to insure proper focus under a variety of conditions.
*For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
