Nikon Reflex - NIKKOR 500mm f-8 - Manual (Page 9)

using the white distance scale index®. For closer distances down to 1.5m (5ft), read
off the scale next to the orange band on the lens barrel, using the orange distance scale
index ® that appears above the white distance scale index.
The Reflex-Nikkor 500mm f/8 can focus from “ (infinity) down to as close as 1.5m
(5 ft), and offers a reproduction ratio of approximately 1:2.5X.
When it is extremely hot or cold, the effective focal length of the lens may differ from
what it is in regular temperatures. To compensate for this, focus with the lens beyond
the “ (infinity) focus position.
Because it’s a high-powered supertelephoto, your lens magnifies even the most minute
focusing error and blur, so careful focusing and solid support are absolutely essential.
Thus, although hand-held shooting is possible with this lens, results are usually better
when a tripod is used. Note that the tripod socket of the lens is designed for correct
balance with the lens mounted on a camera body. Also, the lens comes with an exclu­
sive lens hood ®, the HN-27, to prevent stray light from entering the lens and causing
ghost and flare in your pictures, as well as to protect the delicate surface of the lens.
RECOMMENDED FOCUSING SCREENS
Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for F3- and F2-series cameras to
suit any type of lens or picture-taking situation. Those which are recommended for use
with your lens are listed below. For screens used with Nikon cameras other than F3-
and F2-series cameras, refer to the column for F3-series cameras. For the K2, B2 and E2 focus­
ing screens, refer to the columns on the K, B and E screens, respectively. For details, also refer
to the specific focusing screen’s instruction sheet.
^
Screen
Camera
^
^
A/L B
c
D E G1 G2 G3 G4 HI H2 H3 H4 J K/P M R T u
F 3 # @ @ ® ® ® @
F 2 @ © ® ® ®
I When the Teleconverter TC-201, TC-200, TC-14A, TC-14B* or TC-14* is attached to
this lens, use the following table:
■-—Screen
Camera
A/L B
c
D E Gl G2 G3 G4 HI H2 H3 H4 J K/P M R T u
F 3 ® © © ® ® ®
o
F 2 ® © © ® ® ®
* To attach the TC-14B or TC-14 to this lens, filter should first be detached.
@= Excellent focusing
®= Acceptable focusing
The split-image rangefinder, microprism or crosshair area is dim. Focus on the sur­
rounding matte area.
0
=
Acceptable focusing
Slight vignetting or moire phenomenon affects the screen image. But the image on
film shows no trace of this.
Blank means not usable.