Nikon 200MM F-2G ED AF-S VR II NIKKOR: ■ Depth of field ■ Setting the aperture ■ Using a built-in rotating tripod collar

■ Depth of field ■ Setting the aperture ■ Using a built-in rotating tripod collar: Nikon 200MM F-2G ED AF-S VR II NIKKOR

Vibration reduction does not function when the AF-ON button on the camera

or a focus operation button on the lens is pressed.

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Depth of field

Approximate depth of field can be determined

by checking the depth-of-field indicators. If your

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camera has a depth-of field preview (stop-

down) button or lever, depth of field can be pre-

Depth-of-fi eld

Distance index line

viewed through the camera viewfinder.

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indicators

This lens is equipped with the Internal Focusing (IF) system. As the shooting

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distance decreases, the focal length also decreases.

The distance scale does not indicate the precise distance between the subject

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and the camera. Values are approximate and should be used only as a general

guide. When shooting distant landscapes, depth of field may influence operation

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and the subject may appear in focus at a position that is closer than infinity.

For more information, see page 226.

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Setting the aperture

Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

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Using a built-in rotating tripod collar

When using a tripod, attach it to the lens’ tripod collar instead of the camera.

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When holding the camera by its handgrip and rotating the camera with the

lens in its tripod collar, your hand may bump into the tripod, depending on

the tripod in use.

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It’s possible to detach the tripod collar by removing the tripod collar lock

screw. For details on this procedure, contact your nearest Nikon service center

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or representative office.

Changing the camera position

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Loosen the tripod collar ring fastening screw (

1

).

Depending on camera position (vertical or

horizontal), turn the lens to an appropriate lens

rotating position index (

2

) and tighten the screw

(

3

).

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