Nikon Camera Lens Instruction Manual page 10

FOCUSING B • C
The Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.5 focuses from infinity down to 0.7m (2.5 ft). Note
that the longer the focal length, the larger the image and the shallower the depth
of field. To focus, rotate the focusing ring until the image on the viewfinder
screen appears sharp and crisp. (You don't have to refocus every time you
change focal lengths.) You can prefocus by using the distance scale, which is
engraved in both meters and feet on the focusing ring. Make sure you align for
distance index (black dot) with the camera-to-subject distance as measured or
estimated.
Macro Focusing
By setting the zooming ring to 70mm (engraved in orange) and pulling back the
macro focusing button (so that the arrow on the button is directly above the
orange M on the zooming ring), you can focus continuously from infinity (»)
down to 0.35m (1.2 ft). At this distance, the reproduction ratio is 1/4X. The
macro focusing range is indicated by an orange line on the focusing ring. With
the macro focusing button engaged, the zooming ring is locked at the 70mm
setting.
To return the lens to normal zoom operation, turn the focusing ring until the
orange line is no longer opposite the white distance index and push the macro
focusing button forward. Now, you can rotate the zooming ring as usual.
Recommended Focusing Screens
Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for Nikon F3- and F2-
series cameras to suit any type of lens or picture-taking situation. Those which
are recommended for use with this Zoom-Nikk'or 35-70mm f/3.5 lens are listed
below. As to the screens used for Nikon cameras other than F3- and F2-series
cameras (e.g., Nikon FA, FE2, FM2 and FE), refer to the column for F3-series
cameras. (For details, also refer to your focusing screen's instruction sheet).
• When the Teleconverter TC-201 or TC-200 is attached to this lens, use the
following table:
~ _ Screen
Camera '——~___
F 3
F 2
A / L
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•
a
a
o
c
D E
3
3
G l
G2 6 3
S4
H I
H2
H3 H4 J
•
•
K P
•
•
M
R
•
•
T
•
U
o
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