Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D Lens

Inleiding

The Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D is a high-quality macro lens designed for Nikon DSLR cameras. It offers exceptional performance for close-up photography, portraiture, and general applications. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your lens to achieve optimal results.

Sleutel kenmerke

• Close-Range Correction (CRC) System: Ensures high resolution and superior performance across all focusing distances, from infinity to close-ups.
• Nikon Super Integrated Coating: Minimizes flare and ghosting, providing excellent color balance and reproduction, especially beneficial for lenses with multiple elements.
• Continuous Focusing: Achieves life-size (1:1) reproduction ratio, allowing focus on subjects as close as 8.75 inches (22 cm) from the sensor plane.
• Kompakte ontwerp: Nikon's most compact Micro-NIKKOR lens, suitable for various photographic tasks including portrait and copy work.
• Fast Aperture (f/2.8D): Excellent for low-light conditions and achieving shallow depth of field.
• D-type Information: Relays subject-to-camera distance information to compatible Nikon camera bodies, enabling advanced features like 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash.
• Versoenbare formate: Supports FX, DX, and 35mm film cameras.

Opstelling en installasie

1. Bevestiging van die lens: Align the mounting index on the lens with the corresponding mark on your Nikon DSLR camera body. Rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into place.
2. Focus Mode Selection: The lens features an A-M (Automatic-Manual) switch. Set it to 'A' for autofocus or 'M' for manual focus. For cameras without a built-in autofocus motor (e.g., D40, D60, D3000, D5000 series), autofocus will not be supported, and the lens must be used in manual focus mode.
3. Aperture Ring Setting: For automatic exposure control on most modern Nikon DSLR cameras, ensure the aperture ring on the lens is set to its minimum aperture (f/32) and locked in place using the small switch provided on the lens. Failure to do so may result in an error message or incorrect exposure.

Image: The Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D Lens, showcasing its compact design and control rings.

Bediening van die lens

• Outofokus (AF): When the A-M switch is set to 'A' and used with a compatible camera body, the lens will autofocus. The focus speed may vary, especially when transitioning from extreme close-up to infinity.
• Handmatige Fokus (MF): For precise control, particularly in macro photography, set the A-M switch to 'M'. Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus. The focus ring operates smoothly for fine adjustments.
• Makrofotografie: This lens excels at macro work, offering a 1:1 reproduction ratio. Be aware that at very close focusing distances, the front of the lens will be very near the subject (approximately 90.4 mm working distance), which may affect lighting.
• Close-Range Correction (CRC): The CRC system automatically adjusts lens elements as you focus, ensuring consistent image quality from close-up to infinity.
• Distance Scale: The lens features a distance scale in feet and meters, providing a visual reference for your focusing distance.

Onderhoud

• Skoonmaak: Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the lens barrel. For lens elements, use a lens brush to remove dust, followed by a lens cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth. Avoid touching the glass surfaces with your fingers.
• Berging: When not in use, attach the front and rear lens caps to protect the lens elements. Store the lens in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Hantering: Avoid dropping or subjecting the lens to strong impacts, as this can damage the internal optical and mechanical components.

Probleemoplossing

• Outofokus werk nie: Ensure the A-M switch on the lens is set to 'A'. Verify that your camera body has a built-in autofocus motor; models like the D40, D60, D3000, and D5000 series do not support autofocus with this lens.
• Exposure Errors: Check that the aperture ring on the lens is locked at its minimum aperture (f/32) for automatic exposure control on your camera.
• Slow Focusing: The lens may exhibit slower focusing when transitioning between extreme close-up and distant subjects. This is normal for macro lenses. For critical macro shots, manual focus is often preferred.

Spesifikasies

Wat is in die boks

Wanneer u die produkverpakking oopmaak, behoort u die volgende items te vind:

• Nikon AF FX Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D Fixed Zoom Lens
• LC-62 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
• LF-4 Lensdop agter