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Kiron 105mm f2.8 Instructions

Macro lens
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Your new Kiron 105mm f2.8 Macro lens is
the product of advanced optical
design and precision mechanical
engineering. It's also easy to use.
Simply take a few minutes to
familiarize yourself with the features and
general instructions. With proper use and
care, your Kiron 105mm f2.8 will provide
you with years of
outstanding service.
Features
1.
52mm filter threads
2.
Reproduction ratio marks
3.
Aperture index mark
4.
Non-rotating front barrel
5.
Built-in retractable lens hood
6.
Focusing ring
7.
Distance scales
8.
Depth-of-field scale
9.
Aperture ring

Mounting the Lens

Nikon, Pentax, Minolta, Olympus, Konica, Yashica/Contax mounts — Use the standard
procedure for mounting your camera brand lenses.
Canon mount — Canon mount Kiron lenses have a black mounting
ring. Mount the lens as shown in the photo, with all index marks
aligned. Turn the mounting ring clockwise to lock the lens onto your
camera.
Exposure Settings
All mounts — Use the same metering procedures you would use with your camera brand
lenses.
Note to Nikon owners — The Kiron 105mm f2.8 is fully compatible with all Nikon A1 and
A1-S mounts. Since there is no external meter coupling device on this lens, however, it is not
compatible with earlier Nikon F mounts.
105mm f2.8 Macro Lens Instructions

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Summary of Contents for Kiron 105mm f2.8

  • Page 1: Mounting The Lens

    All mounts — Use the same metering procedures you would use with your camera brand lenses. Note to Nikon owners — The Kiron 105mm f2.8 is fully compatible with all Nikon A1 and A1-S mounts. Since there is no external meter coupling device on this lens, however, it is not...
  • Page 2: Depth Of Field

    Focusing The Kiron 105mm f2.8 focuses continuously from infinity to 0.35 meters (13.8 inches), where the reproduction ratio is 1:1 (life-size). To focus, look through the viewfinder of your camera, and turn the focusing ring until the subject appears sharp and clear.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Position-sensitive filters, such as polarizers, and special effects filters, or filter masks retain their orientation as the lens is focused. Built-in Lens Hood. The Kiron 105mm f2.8 has a built-in, retractable lens hood which, when extended, will help to control stray light. All Kiron lenses feature full multicoating, with lens element edges that are hand-blackened to prevent lens flare, and assure high contrast and excellent color rendition.
  • Page 4 Depth of Field Tables Imperial Metric Original printed in Japan 6/84 1000045 This US v1.1 version by boggy - May 2013 Digitally signed by boggy boggy DN: cn=boggy, c=GB, email=himself@boggys.co.uk Location: UK Date: 2013.06.01 11:33:27 +01'00'...