brown)
2 Macro range line (orange)
3 Distance scale/focat length
scale index
4 Distance scale
5 Infrared indexes
6 Focusing ring
7 Focal length scale
8 Zooming ring
9 Mounting ring
10 EE servo coupling post
11 Meter coupling shoe
12 Aperture direct-readout scale
13 Aperture index post
14 Aperture scale
15 Meter coupling ridge
16 Aperture ring
BEFORE USING THE LENS
(Read the following carefully to get the most out of your new lens now and
in the many years to come.)
You now own one of the lightest and most compact zoom lenses in the most-used
focal lengths for maximum versatility in everyday picture taking. Your new ZoomNikkor 35-70mm f/3.3'4.5 is versatile, easy-to-operate, compact and high per
formance. It gives you a choice of focal lengths from a wideangle 35mm to a
moderate telephoto 70mm. And you can move right up to smaller subjects with
the built-in macro focusing at any focal length. Use it for regular snapshots,
souvenir photos, portraits and close-up photography.
Zooming and focusing are accomplished through two independent rings so once
you have focused on your subject you can frame it with the zoom without losing
sharpness. The minimum focusing distance is normally 0.5m (2 ft), but you can
get continuous focusing all the way down to 0.35m (1 ft) through the equipped
macro function. The maximum reproduction ratio is 1:4.4, For even greater
magnification,'just add an optional Nikon close-up lens. For special effects, the
front attachment size of 52mm makes the maximum number of optional filters
available to you.
Constructed of the highest quality Nikon glass, this zoom lens produces sharp
images with high contrast from the shortest to the longest focal length with all
abberations well corrected. In addition, Nikon Integrated Coating (NIC) is applied
to all air-to-glass surfaces of the lens elements to minimize ghost images and
flare and produce photographs with natural color rendition.
The lens offers "automatic maximum aperture indexing" (Al) with suitably equipped
cameras, via the meter coupling ridge provided (except F-401 /N4004*). The meter
coupling ridge and automatic diaphragm function together to permit full aperture
exposure measurement. For non-AI type Nikon cameras, this lens is also fitted with
a meter coupling shoe to permit the same operation.
•The Nikon N4004 is sold exclusively in the U.S.A.
MOUNTING THE LENS
Align the green aperture index 0 on the lens with the mounting index on the
camera and insert the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. Then twist the lens
counterclockwise until it clicks into place, (To remove, depress the lens release
button on the camera and twist the lens clockwise.)
Notes:
1) When mounting the lens on an Al-type camera with a meter coupling lever, make
sure the lever is in the "down" position; when mounting on a camera without this
lever (non-AI type), "manual" maximum aperture indexing is required. For more
information, refer to the camera's instruction manual.
2) When the lens is used with the Nikon F-401/N4004, the camera meter coupling
function does not operate and the exposure indicator LEDs do not appear.
FOCUSING-
To focus, rotate the focusing ring (e) until the image in the viewfinder appears
sharp and crisp.
For pinpoint focusing, focus with the lens in the 70mm position, then move back
to the best focal length for the desired picture composition.
ZOOMING
This allows you to 'trim' your picture to fit the frame exactly. To zoom in and out,
look through the viewfinder and turn the zooming ring (a) to the right and left until
the desired composition is framed on the focusing screen. For reference, a threeposition scale to indicate focal length settings (35mm, 50mm and 70mm) is
engraved on the zooming ring, but you can also use intermediate settings.
Although normal focusing is possible from infinity to 0.5m (2 ft), you can focus
even closer at any focal length setting with a smooth action of the focusing ring.
The orange "M" and line (J) indicate macro mode focusing. The minimum focal
distance and maximum reproduction ratio are 0.35m (1 ft) and 1:4,4 respec
tively.
At a focal length of 70mm, its reproduction ratio is 1:4.4, while at 35mm, it
becomes 1:8.3.
It is recommended to use longer focal lengths as much as possible for macro
focusing, because vignetting may occur at shorter focal length settings.
Note: Although this lens has macro focusing capability, a Micro-Nikkor lens is
recommended for document copying or slide duplication where critical sharp
ness is required.
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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 (e.g., Nikon FA, FE2, FM2
and FE), refer to the column tor F3-series cameras. For the K2, B2 and E2
focusing 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.
Cam era ' •
■ When the Teleconverter TC-201 or TC-200 is attached to this lens, use the
following table:
r —— Screen
Cam era
■ When the Teleconverter TC-14A is attached to this lens, use the following
table:
® = Excellent focusing
® = Acceptable focusing
Blank means not usable.
Note: The Teleconverters TC-301, TC-300, TC-14B and TC-14 cannot be used
with this lens.
As the lens is zoomed out from 35mm to 70mm, the maximum aperture de
creases approx. 5/6 of an f/stop. The two aperture indexes engraved on the
chrome mounting ring indicate the difference: the green index is for use at the
35mm setting, while the brown one is for the 70mm setting. For intermediate
focal length settings, align the aperture ring between the two indexes. The
relationship between the focal length and the maximum aperture is shown in
Diagram t. When this zoom lens is used with cameras having through-fhe-lens
u
u
U
(TTL) metering, you need not worry about adjusting the aperture. However, when
an independent exposure meter is used, slight adjustment is required, depending
on the focal length setting.
Diagram 1
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY CARE
Follow the instructions below when you take pictures with the speedlight unit
because the maxtimum aperture ot this lens varies according to the focal length
settings.
• in TTL automatic flash photography {when using the SB-18, SB-17,
SB-16A/B, SB-15 or SB-20)
No adjustment is required because the variation in aperture is automaticaily
accounted for. However, when the flash-to-subject distance is close to either the
near or far limit of the auto shooting range corresponding to your working aper
ture, the working aperture may need to be changed as you zoom in or out.
• In non-TTL automatic or manual flash photography
Slight adjustment is required. You can obtain the roughly correct exposure over
all focal length settings by using the intermediate setting between the green
and brown aperture indexes. For perfect exposure, adjust the coupling
aperture according to Diagram 1.
• In combination with the speedlight SB-19 or SB-E mounted on the Nikon
FG-20 or EM
Make sure to set the shooting mode selector of the SB-19 or camera selector of a
new-type SB-E at the “A” position. With an older-type SB-E, set it to “FE- FM".
Otherwise, you can obtain the correct exposure only in the telephoto (70mm)
setting, while your picture will be overexposed in the wideangle (35mm) setting
due to the change of the maximum aperture of this lens. With negative-type film
(for example, color negative film), this shift might not affect the picture itself,
because it has a larger exposure latitude. But. it is not recommended to use
slide film, because it has a narrower exposure latitude.
4.5
(f39)
3.3
50
-*■ Focal Length
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