Macro Operation.3 - Minolta 35-105MM F3.5-4.5 MD ZOOM Owner's Manual

MACRO OPERATION
When the subject is too close to focus by
turning the lens to its minimum focusing
distance, use the macro collar to focus.
Slide the zooming/focusing grip to the
longest focal length (105mm). Press and hold
the macro-collar release, then turn the macro
collar in the direction of the blue arrow on the
collar. The macro-collar release will click and
lock the macro collar in the macro range (1:8
to 1 ;4 on collar). Use the macro collar to focus
on your subject; the focusing grip may also be
used for fine adjustments.
Magnification ratios are indicated in blue on
the macro collar. With the lens set to its mini¬
mum focusing distance, the orange aperture
index points to the magnification ratio set on
the lens. Maximum magnification of 0.25X (an
image-to-subject ratio of 1:4) is achieved with
the focusing grip set at its minimum focusing
distance.
To return the lens to normal focusing and
zooming, press and hold the macro-collar
release, then turn the macro collar in the
direction opposite the arrow. The macro-collar
release will click and lock the collar.
NOTE
• The macro function operates only at the
longest focal length. Never force the macro¬
collar release or macro collar when the
zooming/focusing grip is not at the longest
focal length.
• Never attempt to pull the zooming/focusing
grip when the lens is set in the macro range.
The grip is locked at the longest focal length
when the macro function is engaged.
• The macro function of this lens is designed
to be used for taking pictures of subjects
such as plants and flowers at closer than the
usual minimum focusing distance. It is not
suitable for copying objects, such as stamps,
which require great accuracy, or for taking
macro photographs at great magnifications.
In these cases, it is recommended to use one
Of the following: the 50mm f/3.5 or 100mm
f/4 MD Macro, 50mm f/3.5 or 100mm f/4
Auto Bellows Macro, or 12.5mm f/2 or
25mm f/2.5 Bellows Micro lens.