Nikon AF-S VR 24-120mm f-4G ED:  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 lens.

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the

Attaching the hood

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focal length until the desired composition is

• Be sure that the lens

framed. If your camera has a depth-of-field

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hood mounting

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

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can be previewed through the camera viewfinder.

with the lens hood

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• This lens is equipped with the Internal Focusing

setting index ( )

(IF) system. As the shooting distance decreases,

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the focal length also decreases.

• The distance scale does not indicate the precise

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distance between the subject and the camera.

• To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood,

Values are approximate and should be used only

hold it by the base (near the lens hood attachment

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as a general guide. When shooting distant

index (

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rather than its outer edge.

landscapes, depth of field may influence

• If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting

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operation and the subject may appear in focus

may occur.

at a position that is closer than infinity.

• To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse

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• For more information, see page 144.

position. To facilitate attachment or removal of

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

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 Setting the aperture

setting index ( )) rather than its outer edge.

Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

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