Nikon 500mm-f-4-IF-ED-II-AF-S-Nikkor - Manual (Page 14)

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To limit the range of autofocus (Fig. 2)
With AF operation, set the focusing limit switch according to the pre-determined
distance range for the subject(s) to reduce focusing time.
Usable cameras: F5, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90, F80-Series/
N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, F65-Series/N65-Series,
Pronea 600i/6i, Pronea S, and D1/D1
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Focus lock
With autofocus operation, focus is locked either by pressing the focus lock button on
the lens or locking the autofocus on cameras so equipped.
Usable cameras: F5, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90, F80-Series/
N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, F65-Series/N65-Series,
Pronea 600i/6i, Pronea S, and D1/D1
X /D1 H .
•The position of the focus lock button on this lens can be modified. For information,
please contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center.
Depth of field
If your camera has a depth of field preview (stop-down) button or lever, depth of field
can be observed while looking through the camera viewfinder.
Minimum aperture lock (Fig. 3)
For programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure shooting, use the minimum
aperture lock lever to lock the lens aperture at f/22.
1 Set the lens to its minimum aperture (f/22) by aligning it with the aperture index.
2 Slide the lock lever toward the aperture ring, so the two orange dots are aligned.
To release the lock, slide the lever in the opposite direction.
Infinity ( ∞) to close
(4.6m) (15.1 ft.)
Focusing limit zones provided
FULL 12 - 4.6m ∞ - 10m
Focusing
distance 12m (39.4 ft.) to close
(4.6m) (15.1 ft.) Infinity ( ∞) to 10m
(32.8 ft.)