Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR: ■ Setting the aperture ■ The built-in flash and vignetting ■ Lens care

■ Setting the aperture

• NC filters are available to protect the front lens

element. The lens hood also helps to protect the front

Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

of the lens.

■ The built-in flash and vignetting

• When storing the lens in its flexible lens pouch, attach

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• The built-in flash cannot be used over distances of

both the front and rear lens caps.

• When the lens is mounted on a camera, do not pick

less than 0.6 m (2.0 ft.).

up or hold the camera and lens by the lens hood.

• To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood.

• When the lens will not be used for an extended

* Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around the

period of time, store it in a cool, dry place to prevent

image that occurs when the light emitted by the flash

mold and rust. Be sure to store the lens away from

is obstructed by the lens hood, or lens barrel,

direct sunlight or chemicals such as camphor or

depending on the shooting distance.

naphthalene.

• Do not get water on the lens or drop it in water as this

■ Lens care

will cause it to rust and malfunction.

• Be careful not to allow the CPU contacts 8 to

• Reinforced plastic is used for certain parts of the lens.

become dirty or damaged.

To avoid damage, never leave the lens in an

• If the lens mount rubber gasket 7 is damaged, be

excessively hot place.

sure to visit the nearest Nikon-authorized service

representative for repair.

• Clean lens surfaces 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 the center to

the outer edge, taking care not to leave traces or

touch other parts of the lens.

• Never use organic solvent such as thinner or benzene

to clean the lens, as this could cause damage, result in

a fire, or cause health problems.

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