Attach A Lens - Nikon D3200 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.
rgth mark
Focal length scale g mark
Lenscap
Focus ring (L-J42, 87)
Zoom ring (_ 24)
1
Turn the camera off.
(_ 168)
(see below)
Vibration reduction switch (_ 15)
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 (_1_).
Being careful not to press the lens-
release button, rotate the lens
counter-clockwise until it clicks into
place (_2}).
Slide the A-M mode switch to A
(autofocus; if the lens has an M/A-M
mode switch, select M/A for autofocus
with manual override).
1_ 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 (_ 167).
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