Nikon 18-55mm-f-35-56G-AF-S-DX-VR-Zoom-Nikko: Major features Mounting the lens

Thank you for purchasing the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens. DX Nikkor lenses are specially designed

for use with Nikon digital-SLR (Nikon DX format) cameras, such as the D300 and D90. When mounted on Nikon DX

format cameras, the lens picture angle is equivalent to approximately 1.5× the focal length in 35mm format. Before

using this lens, please read these instructions and refer to your camera’s User’s Manual.

Major features

Mounting the lens

• By enabling vibration reduction (VR), slower shutter

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Turn the camera off.

speeds (approximately three stops* at a focal length

2

Remove the rear lens cap (Fig. D).

of 55mm) can be used, thus increasing the range of

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Align the mounting index 7 on the lens with the

usable shutter speeds and zoom positions,

mounting mark on the camera body, and rotate the

particularly when hand-holding the camera. (*Based

lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Be

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sure that the lens is in the correct position when the

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conditions. The effects of vibration reduction may

mounting index 7 is on the top of the lens.

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vary according to shooting conditions and use.)

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Remove the front lens cap. (Fig. C)

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• This lens employs a Silent Wave Motor to drive the

Removing the lens

focusing mechanism, making autofocusing smooth,

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Turn the camera off before removing the lens. Press and

silent and almost instantaneous. The A-M mode

hold the lens-release button on the camera while

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switch 9 is provided for simple selection of

turning the lens clockwise.

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autofocus (A) or manual focus (M) operation.

• More accurate exposure control is possible because

Using the Lens Hood HB-45 1* (Fig. B)

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subject distance information is transferred from the

*Optional.

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lens to the camera body.

Attaching the hood

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• The use of one aspherical lens element ensures sharp

Lightly squeeze the lens hood attachment buttons 2

pictures virtually free of color fringing. Also, the seven-

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when attaching the lens hood 1. To store the lens

bladed diaphragm produces a nearly-circular

hood 1, attach it in the reverse position.

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aperture, a feature which causes out-of-focus areas of

Removing the hood

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the picture to become soft and unobtrusive.

Lightly squeeze the lens hood attachment buttons 2

when removing the lens hood 1.

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