Using
a
Tripod
This lens
is
equipped with
a
detachable rotating tripod collar. Attach the tripod
to the
tripod collar instead
of
the camera (Fig.
5). For
vertical shooting,
you
can rotate
the
camera
90° to
the right
or
left. Loosen the tripod collar lock screw
©
slightly, turn
the camera
to
the vertical position
@,
and tighten
the
screw. (Fig.
6) For
more
comfortable hand-held shooting,
the
tripod collar can
be
detached (Fig.
7).
Completely unscrew the tripod collar lock screw, then remove the collar.
Lens Care
•
Clean
the
lens surface 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 center
to
outer edge, taking care
not to
leave traces
or
touch other parts.
•
Never use thinner
or
benzene
to
clean
the
lens as this might damage the lens, result
in
a
fire,
or
cause health problems.
•
To protect the front lens element,
an NC
filter
is
recommended
at
all times.
A
lens
hood also helps protect the front
of
the lens.
•
When storing
the
lens
in the
lens case, attach both front and rear caps.
•
When
the
lens will
not
be used
for a
long time, store
it in
a
cool,
dry
place
to
prevent
mold.
Also store the lens away from direct sunlight
or
chemicals such
as
camphor
or
naphthalene.
•
Do
not
get water on
the
lens
or
drop
it in
water as this will cause
it to
rust and
malfunction.
•
Reinforced plastic
is
used
for
some parts
of
the lens.
To
avoid damage, never leave
the lens
in an
excessively
hot
place.
Supplied Accessories
77mm snap-on front lens
cap
Rear lens
cap LF-1
Bayonet hood
HB-17
Hard Case CL-73
Optional Accessories
77mm screw-in filters, including circular polarizing filter
Lens hood HN-34
for
77mm circular polarizing filter
(HN-29
not
usable)
Teleconverters TC-14E, TC-20E
Teleconverters TC-14B, TC-201
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