Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2 D User manual

AF DC-Nikkor
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Bouchon arriere LF-1
Standard accessories
72mm snap-on front lens cap
Rear lens cap LF-1
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Aufsteckbarer Frontdeckel 72mm0
Hinterer Obiektivruckdeckel LF-1
Accesorios estandar
Tapa frontal a presion de 72mm
Tapa trasera del objetivo LF-1
Accessori standard
Tappo anteriore da 72mm dia.
Tappo posteriore LF-1
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Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
Manuale di istruzioni
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NOMENCLATURE
© Meter coupling ridge
© CPU contacts
(3) Aperture indexing post
(4) EE servo coupling post
(5) Aperture ring
(6) Aperture index/Mounting index
© Depth-of-field indicators: Shows
Depth of field at f/16.
(8) Infrared compensation index
(white dot)
(?) A-M ring lock button
© A-M ring
© Distance index
© Lens barrel
© DC ring lock button: Push to turn
DC ring.
@ Built-in lens hood
© Aperture-direct-readout scale
® Minimum aperture lock lever
@ Aperture scale
© A-M index
© Distance scale window
© Distance scale
@ Focusing ring
© DC ring index
@ DC ring: Turn toward “R” side to
blur the background or toward
“F” side to blur foreground.
© Aperture scale for image blur
control
Thank you for purchasing the AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2 D lens.
Features of this lens are:
• Nikon’s DC (Defocus image Control) enables you to defocus the background or
foreground.
• Rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more
natural.
• Thanks to Nikon’s Rear Focusing (RF) system, the rear lens elements move inside
the lens while focusing, so there is no increase in the overall length of the lens.
This also provides quicker AF operation and improved durability.
• Built-in lens hood minimizes flare when shooting in bright sunlight.
• Distance information used for 3D Matrix Metering or the 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced
Fill-Flash will be transmitted instantly from the lens to the camera body.
Before using your new lens, read this manual carefully so you get the maximum
value from your lens now and for years to come.
Important!
• Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts.
• Do not attach the following accessories directly to the lens; they could damage
the lens CPU contacts:
Auto Extension Ring PK-1, Auto Extension Ring PK-11, K1 Ring, Auto Ring
BR-4, Macro Adapter Ring BR-2 or K2 Ring.
(Use PK-11A instead of PK-11, BR-6 instead of BR-4, BR-2A instead of BR-2.)
• This lens cannot be used with AF finder DX-1 (for the Nikon F3AF).
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CONTROLLING DEFOCUS IMAGE—MAKING IMAGE BLUR
While pushing the DC ring lock release button, rotate the DC ring toward the R
(rear) side to blur the background, or toward the F (front) side to blur the
foreground (see illust. A). To effectively blur background or foreground images,
turn the DC ring so the f-number on the DC ring (aligned to the DC ring index) is
same as the aperture in use. Turning the ring beyond the aperture in use lets you
create a soft-focus effect.
• Defocus control should always be performed before focusing. If you rotate the
DC ring after focusing, or during focus lock in autofocus photography, your
subject will be out of focus.
• With the DC ring at either the F or R side, the distance scale may not show the
correct distance.
• The effect of defocus image control depends on subject conditions such as
subject-to-background distance, subject-to-foreground distance, etc.
• Image blur cannot be verified through the viewfinder. To obtain the desired
effect, take a series of shots with the DC ring at various settings.
FOCUSING
This lens can be used for both autofocus and manual focus.
To select autofocus, while pressing the A-M ring lock release button, turn the A-
M ring so that “A” aligns with the A-M index. Also, set the camera’s focus mode
selector to autofocus position.
To select manual, turn the A-M ring so “M” aligns with the A-M index. Also, set
the camera’s focus mode selector for manual focus.
• With a Nikon autofocus camera, improperly setting the camera’s focus mode
selector and lens' A-M ring may damage the camera body.
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RECOMMENDED FOCUSING SCREEN
Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for Nikon cameras to suit
any type of lens or picture-taking situation. Those which are recommended for use
with your lens are listed below.
©= Excellent focusing
0= Acceptable focusing
Slight vignetting or moire phenomenon affects screen image, but film image
shows no traces of this.
A= Acceptable focusing
The in-focus image in the central circular area may prove to be slightly out of
focus on the film. Focus on the surrounding matte area.
() = Indicates degree of exposure compensation needed for F5-series cameras
(Center-Weighted metering only). For F5 camera, compensate using the
Custom Setting #18 on the camera body. See instruction manual of the
camera body for more details.
Blank box means not applicable. 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.
For the K2, B2 and E2 focusing screens, refer to the columns on the K, B and E
screens, respectively. For details, also refer to the specific camera’s instruction
manual.
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 aligned with the white
aperture index dot.
2. Slide the lock lever in the direction of the aperture ring so the white dot on the
lever aligns with the orange dot (lllust. 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 lllust. C). To
store, turn the hood clockwise and push back.
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LENS CARE
• Clean lens surface 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 damage, use of an NC filter is
recommended at all times. The lens hood also helps 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:
Maximum aperture:
Lens construction:
Picture angle:
Distance scale:
Distance imformation:
Aperture scale:
Minimum aperture lock:
Diaphragm:
Focusing:
Exposure measurement:
Mount:
Attachment size:
Dimensions:
Weight:
105mm
f/2
6 elements in 6 groups (plus built-in rear glass plate
for dust protection)
23°20'
Graduated in meters and feet from 0.9m (3 ft.) to
infinity (<»)
Output into camera body
f/2 to f/16 on both standard and aperture-direct-
readout scales
Provided
Fully automatic
Nikon Rear Focusing (RF) system
Via full-aperture method for Al cameras or cameras
with CPU interface system; via stop-down method for
other cameras
Nikon bayonet mount
72mm (P = 0.75mm)
Approx. 79mm dia. x 111mm extension from the
camera's lens mounting flange; overall length is
approx. 119mm
Approx. 620g
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
72mm screw-in filters
Hard lens case CL-38
Flexible lens pouch CL-S3"S4
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