Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED:  Depth of field  Using the lens hood  Setting the aperture  The built-in flash and vignetting

 Depth of field  Using the lens hood  Setting the aperture  The built-in flash and vignetting: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED

Depth of field

Using the lens hood

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Approximate depth of field can be determined by

Lens hoods minimize stray light and protect the

checking the depth-of-field indicators.

lens.

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f your camera has a depth-of field preview (stop-

Attaching the hood

down) button or lever, depth of field can be

Be sure that the lens

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previewed through the camera viewfinder.

hood mounting

For more information, see p.116.

index ( ) is aligned

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with the lens hood

setting index (

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To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood,

Depth-of-field

Distance index line

hold it by the base (near the lens hood

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indicators

Infrared compensation scale

attachment index (

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rather than its outer

edge.

Setting the aperture

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If the lens hood is not correctly attached,

Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

vignetting may occur.

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The built-in flash and vignetting

To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse

The built-in flash cannot be used over distances

position.

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of less than 0.6 m (2.0 ft.).

To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood.

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Cameras Supported shooting distance

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D5000, D3000, D60,

1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

D40-Series

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