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ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS
How to mount the lens
Remove the rear cap of the lens. Align the lens attachment mark (15) on the lens barrel with
its counterpart on the camera mount and insert the lens. Rotate the lens clockwise until it
click-locks. For Nikon, Sony and Pentax models, align the lens attachment mark on the cam-
era and zoom index (11) on the lens to attach the lens. For Nikon models, align the lens
attachment mark with the dot on the camera and rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it
click-locks.
How to detach the lens
Pressing the lens release button on the camera down, turn the lens counter-clockwise (in
case of Nikon lens, clockwise), and lift the lens off the camera's lens mount.
For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
FOCUSING (Autofocus) (Ref. Figs 1 & 2)
Switch the focusing mode switch of the camera to Auto focusing mode (AF) in case of
Nikon, Sony, or Pentax. In case of Canon camera, switch the AF/MF switch (14) on the lens to
AF. (Fig. 5). Press the shutter button lightly while viewing through the camera's viewfinder,
the lens focuses automatically. An in-focus mark will light when the lens focuses on the
main subject sharply. Press the shutter button further to photograph.
When set on AF mode, interfering with focusing ring (8) may cause serious damage to the lens
mechanism.
For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
FOCUSING (Manual focus) (Ref. Figs 1, 2 & 6)
Switch the focusing mode switch of the camera to manual focusing mode (MF) in case of
Nikon, Sony, or Pentax. In case of Canon camera, switch the AF/MF switch (14) on the lens to
MF. (Fig. 6). Focus manually by rotating the focusing ring while viewing through the camera’s
viewfinder. The main subject in the viewfinder will be sharp when the lens is focused
correctly.
Even in the MF mode, turing the focusing ring (8) while pressing the shutter button halfway the
focus aid function lamp lights up when the picture is in focus.
At infinity, make sure the image in the viewfinder appears sharp.The infinity position is made with
certain allowances to insure proper focus under a variety of conditions.
For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.