Setting the aperture, Variable maximum apertures, Focusing (fig. a) – Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm f-3.5-4.5G ED User Manual

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Setting the aperture

Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

Variable maximum apertures

Zooming the lens from 10mm to 24mm decreases the
maximum aperture by

2

/

3

stop.

However, there is no need to adjust the aperture
setting to achieve correct exposures because the
camera automatically compensates for this variable.

Focusing (Fig. A)

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

For more information on camera focus modes, refer to
your camera’s User’s Manual.

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
7

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. 17).

Camera focus

mode

Lens’ focus mode switch

M/A

M

AF (A/S/C)

Autofocus with

manual override

Manual focus (Focus

assist is available.)

MF

Manual focus (Focus assist is available.)

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