User manual NIKON AF-S VR ZOOM-NIKKOR 24-120MM F-3.5-5.6GIF-ED

[. . . ] Also, by utilizing a 7-blade diaphragm that produces a nearly circular aperture, out-of-focus images in front of or behind the subject are rendered as pleasing blurs. When mounted on Nikon digital SLR (Nikon DX format) cameras, such as the D2-Series and D50, the lens' picture angle becomes 61°­13°20' and its 35mm equivalent focal length range is approx. Set your camera's focus mode selector according to this chart: B) 2 Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the focus by operating the separate focus ring while lightly depressing the shutter release button or AF start (AF-ON) button on the camera body of cameras so equipped. [. . . ] First turn the zoom ring until the desired composition is framed in the viewfinder before focusing. 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. Due to the optical characteristics of this lens, as the lens is focused closer, the focal length decreases. For cameras with TTL metering, there is no need to adjust the aperture. likewise , for TTL auto flash photography with Nikon Speedlights , no adjustment is required. When using a separate exposure meter or taking photographs in the non-TTL flash mode, select the appropriate aperture value according to the focal length setting as displayed on the camera. Because this lens does not have an aperture ring, you must set the aperture on the camera. Taking flash pictures with cameras having built-in flash When using the following cameras, check the focal length and shooting distance before taking flash pictures to prevent vignetting since the light emitted from the flash may be obstructed by the lens barrel. Pronea S: Vignetting occurs at any focal length and shooting distance. 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: When using screens other than type B or E, "Other screen" must be selected even when the required compensation value is "0" (no compensation required). See instruction manual of the camera body for more details. Since type M screen can be used for both macrophotography at a 1:1 magnification ratio and for photomicrography, it has different applications than other screens. When using the B2/B3, E2/E3 and K2/K3 focusing screens in cameras other than those listed above, refer to the columns for the B, E and K screens. Attaching the hood Align the lens hood attachment index ( ) on the hood with the lens hood mounting index on the lens, and turn the hood counterclockwise (as viewed from the camera side) until it click stops. Make sure that the lens hood mounting index aligns with the lens hood setting index ( ). [. . . ] teleconverters: TC-14A , TC-201 Auto Extension Rings: PK-12 , PK-13 , PN-11 , and other K Rings Bellows Focusing Attachment Other accessories may not be suitable for use with this lens. For details, carefully read your accessories instruction manual. 6 Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups (including 2 ED lens elements) Picture angle: 84°­20°30' [61°­ 13°20' with Nikon digital SLR cameras (Nikon DX format); 71°­ 16°20' with IX240 system cameras] Focal length scale: 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 120mm Distance information: Output to camera body Zooming: Manually via separate zoom ring Focusing: Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) system (utilizing an internal Silent Wave Motor); manually via separate focus ring. [. . . ]