Attach A Lens - Nikon D5100 Reference Manual

Attach a Lens

Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is
removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S
DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR.
Focal length scale
Lens cap
Focus ring (0 45, 106)
1
Turn the camera off.
2
Remove the rear lens cap and the
camera body cap.
3
Attach the lens.
Keeping the mounting mark on the lens
aligned with the mounting mark on the
camera body, position the lens in the
camera's bayonet mount (q). Being
careful not to press the lens-release
button, rotate the lens counter-
clockwise until it clicks into place (w).
Slide the A-M mode switch to A
(autofocus; if the lens has an M/A-M
switch, select M/A for autofocus with
manual override).
D
Autofocus
Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with autofocus
motors. Autofocus is not available with other AF lenses (0 197).
Zoom ring (0 29)
Focal length mark
Mounting mark
CPU contacts (0 198)
Rear lens cap
A-M mode switch (see below)
VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 18)
X
17