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Micro-Niklor
105mm
f/4
Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 Micro-Niklor 105mm Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 NOMENCLATURE Reproduction ratio scale (lens only) Reproduction ratio scale (lens + PN ring) Focusing ring Meter coupling shoe Aperture scale index Distance scale Depth-of-field indicators Distance scale index Aperture scale Aperture-direct-readout scale Meter coupling ridge Micro-Nikkor Lens ^ M ^ ^ M ( ^ ^ t e _ _ , WtjM Apertu e ring...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Foreword Mounting the lens Focusing Recommended focusing screens Reproduction ratio Focusing at predetermined ratio Depth of field Notes on focusing Determining exposure With built-in T T L metering Without T T L metering Close-up tables Depth-of-field tables Features/specifications...
  • Page 4: Foreword

    Nikon cameras which lack the Al facility. In terms of optical perform- ance, the Micro-Nikkor's excellent flatness o f field is a stand-out feature, enabling virtually distortion-free images at all reproduction ratios.
  • Page 5: Mounting The Lens

    MOUNTING THE LENS Position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount, aligning the mounting indexes on the camera and the lens. Twist the lens counter- clockwise until it clicks into place. To remove, depress the lens release button on the camera and twist the lens clockwise. Note: When mounting the lens on a camera with a meter coupling lever (Al type), make sure that the camera's meter coupling lever is correctly positioned;...
  • Page 6: Focusing

    Note: The exact position of the film plane is indicat- ed on all cameras for convenience when measuring. On Nikon F/F2 cameras, the top edge of the serial number is the exact position of the plane. On...
  • Page 7: Recommended Focusing Screens

    Recommended Focusing Screens Nineteen different interchangeable focusing screens are available for F and F2 Nikon cameras to suit any type of lens or picture- taking situation. Those which are recommend- ed for use with this Micro-Nikkor 105mmf/4 lens are listed below.
  • Page 8: Focusing At Predetermined Ratio

    F O C U S I N G - c o n t i n u e d Focusing at Predetermined Ratio Above the distance scale on the focusing ring are two reproduction ratio scales inscribed in orange. The inner scale, with figures from 1:10 to 1:2, represents the reproduction ratios ob- tained when the lens is used alone.
  • Page 9: Depth Of Field

    Depth of Field Depth of field refers to the zone of acceptable focus extending in front of and behind the plane of sharpest focus. As this zone is excep- tionally shallow at high reproduction ratios, previewing is desirable before shooting. To preview, press the depth-of-field button on the camera and the lens will close to the preselected aperture to allow you to see how...
  • Page 10: Determining Exposure

    Stop-down Micro-Nikkor couples fully to the thru-the- Stop-down lens meter o f any F/F2 Nikon Photomic or Stop-down other N i k o n / N i k k o r m a t cameras for full aper- Full aperture...
  • Page 11: Without Ttl Metering

    (When the Micro- Nikkor 105mm f/4 lens is used with the Pho- tomic or Nikon/Nikkormat TTL meter it is not necessary to make compensations, since the meter is designed to give an accurate reading of the amount of light reaching the film.)
  • Page 12: Close-Up Tables

    CLOSE-UP TABLES Photographic Ranges with Other Close-up Attachments Lens in normal position Close-up attachment Reproduction 1 8 . 0 x 2 7 . 0 - E2 Ring 1/7.5-1/1.6 3.8x5.7 43.4 x 6 5 . 2 - K Ring Set 1/18.1-1/1.1 2.5 x 3-8 PN Ring 1/5.7-1/3.7...
  • Page 13: Depth-Of-Field Tables

    DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLES Focused distance 0.47 0.469-0.471 0.469-0.471 0.50 0.499-0.501 0.499-0.501 0.55 0.549-0.552 0.548-0.552 0.598-0.602 0.597-0.603 0.697-0.703 0.696-0.704 0.795-0.805 0.794-0.806 0.992-1.01 0.990-1.01 1.19-1.21 1.18-1.22 1.48-1.52 1.47-1.53 1.96-2.04 1.95-2.05 2 . 9 1 - 3 . 1 0 2.88-3.13 6.48-7.62 6.36-7.79 82.9-°° 66.4-°°...
  • Page 14 DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLES - continued Focused distance 6 - 9 / 1 6 ' - l ' 6 - 5 / a " T 6 - l / 2 " - 1 '6-5/8" 1.55 l ' 8 - 7 / 8 " - l ' 9 - l / 1 6 " 1.75 ^'B-•\5tf6•'-^•9••...
  • Page 15: Features/Specifications

    90° o f rotation; collar locking screw provided Attachment size: 52mm (P = 0.75) Mount: Nikon F mount Dimensions: 74.5mm0 x 104mm long (over- all); 96mm extention from flange Weight: 500g Accessories included: 52mm snap-on front lens cap;...
  • Page 16 NIPPON KOGAKU K.K No reproduction in any form of this booklet, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made w i t h o u t Printed in Japan (77.10.C) &-3 written authorization f r o m the publishers.

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