Focusing, zooming, and depth of field, Focusing (fig. a), Autofocus with manual override (m/a mode) – Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f-3.5-5.6G ED VR User Manual

Page 15: Getting good results with autofocus, P. 15, Focus ring (p. 15), P. 15)

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Focusing, zooming, and depth of field

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring 5 to adjust the
focal length until the desired composition is framed in
the viewfinder.
If your camera has a depth-of-field preview (stop-
down) button or lever, depth of field can be previewed
through the camera viewfinder.

• Due to the optical characteristics of this lens, at closer

focus distances, the focal length decreases slightly.

• The distance scale does not indicate the precise

distance between the subject and the camera. Values
are approximate and should be used only as a general
guide. When shooting distant landscapes, depth of
field may influence operation so that the camera may
focus at a position that is closer than infinity.

Focusing (Fig. A)

Set your camera’s focus mode selector according to
this chart:

Autofocus with manual override (M/A

mode)

1

Set the lens focus mode switch d to M/A.

2

Autofocus is enabled, but autofocus operation can
be overridden by rotating the separate focus ring
while pressing the shutter-release button halfway,
or by pressing the AF-ON button on the camera
body of cameras so equipped.

3

Press the shutter-release button halfway or the AF-
ON button once again to cancel manual focus and
resume autofocus.

Getting good results with autofocus

Refer to “Notes on using wide- or super wide-angle AF
Nikkor lenses” (P. 21).

Camera’s

focus mode

Lens focus mode

M/A

M

AF-A/AF-S/
AF-C

Autofocus with
manual priority

Manual focus (focus
assist is available)

M

Manual focus (focus assist is available)

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