Nikon 24-120MM F 4G ED AF-S VR ZOOM-NIKKOR:  Focusing, zooming, and depth  Using the lens hood of field  Setting the aperture

 Focusing, zooming, and depth

 Using the lens hood

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of field

Lens hoods minimize stray light and protect the

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Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to

lens.

adjust the focal length until the desired

Attaching the hood

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composition is framed. If your camera has a

• Be sure that the

depth-of-field preview (stop-down) button or

lens hood

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lever, depth of field can be previewed

mounting index

through the camera viewfinder.

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) is aligned with

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• This lens is equipped with the Internal

the lens hood

Focusing (IF) system. As the shooting

setting index (

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distance decreases, the focal length also

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decreases.

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• The distance scale does not indicate the

• To facilitate attachment or removal of

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precise distance between the subject and

the hood, hold it by the base (near the lens

the camera. Values are approximate and

hood attachment index (

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rather than its

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should be used only as a general guide.

outer edge.

When shooting distant landscapes, depth

• If the lens hood is not correctly attached,

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of field may influence operation and the

vignetting may occur.

subject may appear in focus at a position

• To store the lens hood, attach it in the

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that is closer than infinity.

reverse position. To facilitate attachment or

• For more information, see page 156.

removal of the hood, hold it by the base

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(near the lens hood setting index (

))

 Setting the aperture

rather than its outer edge.

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Use the camera to adjust the aperture

setting.

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