Nikon AF-S DX: Major features Mounting the lens Removing the lens Using the Lens Hood HB-32 1

Thank you for purchasing the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED 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

aperture produces soft and pleasing blur

• By enabling vibration reduction (VR), slower shutter

characteristics in portions of pictures that are out-of-

speeds (approximately three stops*) can be used,

focus.

thus increasing the range of usable shutter speeds

Mounting the lens

and zoom positions, particularly when hand-holding

1

Turn the camera off.

the camera.

2

Remove the rear lens cap (Fig. D).

(*Based on results achieved under Nikon

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Align the mounting index 9 on the lens with the

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measurement conditions. The effects of vibration

mounting mark on the camera, and rotate the lens

reduction may vary according to shooting conditions

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counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Be sure

and use.)

that the lens is in the correct position when the

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• This lens employs a Silent Wave Motor to drive the

mounting index 9 is on the top of the lens.

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focusing mechanism, making autofocusing smooth,

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Remove the front lens cap (Fig. C).

silent and almost instantaneous. The A-M mode

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switch a is provided for simple selection of

Removing the lens

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

Turn the camera off before removing the lens. Press and

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• More accurate exposure control is possible when this

hold the lens-release button on the camera while

is mounted on a Nikon camera with 3D color matrix

turning the lens clockwise.

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metering capability, because subject distance

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Using the Lens Hood HB-32 1

information is transferred from the lens to the camera.

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• Superior optical performance and rendering

Attaching the hood

characteristics are maximized with the use of one

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Align the lens hood attachment index ( , either of

aspherical lens element and one extra-low dispersion

two indexes) 2 on the hood with the lens hood

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(ED) glass element, which ensure correction of

mounting index 4 on the lens, and turn the hood 1

chromatic aberration. In addition, the rounded

counterclockwise (as viewed when holding the camera

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