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35mm High Speed Aspherical Lens
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VIV-35MM-N
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Limited Five Year Warranty Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of pu rchase. During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace the product at no charge for parts or labor. TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY The time period of this warranty starts from the date of the original purchase and expires on the fifth anniversary date of purchase. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY No express or implied warranty
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WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED STEP 1. Package the product and relevant accessories carefully, using ample padding materials and a sturdy mailing container to prevent damage in transit. STEP 2. Include in package: a) Evidence of date and place of original purchase (for example, a copy of your sales receipt). b) Detailed description of your problem. c) When possible, a sample evidencing the problem. STEP 3. Return item (insured) to: (in the U.S.): (in the U.K.)
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VIV-35MM-N High Speed Aspherical Lens. This lens will provide you with many unique and exciting photo taking opportunities which we hope you will enjoy. Features of Your Lens: -A floating design that will provide you with sharp images for both long shots and close up shots -A single glass aspherical lens which can give you crisp looking shots even at periphery angles. -Two high refraction lenses made of premium optical glass. -An ultra-multi-coating
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A Quick Look at Your Device 1. Lens Ring Mount (camera locking area) 7 2. Aperture Value Scale 3. Distance Scale 4. Focus Scaling Ring 6 5. Focusing Ring 6. Hood Locking Tube 7. Hood 8. Depth of Field Scale 5 9. Aperture Adjustment Ring 10. CPU (electronic contacts) 4 8 3 2 9 1 10 -4-
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Your VIV-35MM-N lens is uniquely designed for Nikon digital SLR cameras. Attaching Your Lens to Your Camera Hold the hood of the lens gently, and align the depth of field scale of the lens with the lens attachment reference point on of the camera. Next, push the lens into the camera and turn the lens carefully until it makes a clicking sound, and the depth of field scale is positioned on the upper part of the camera. Note: There is a CPU installed on the lens mount. For the lens to be ab
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Focus Adjustment You can adjust the focus of the subject you are photographing by turning the focus adjustment ring on your lens, as it is an MF (manual focus) adjustment lens. To do so, please follow the steps below: 1. When focusing on a subject from a long distance, turn the focus ring to the right (1 to ∞) and focus on the clearest subject by using the indication signal on the camera or by checking visually. 2. When focusing on a subject from a short distance, turn the focus ring to the l
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Brightness Control In A mode (Aperture Priority Mode): Turn the sub command dial at the front of the camera to adjust the brightness. In S mode (Shutter Speed Priority Mode): Turn the main command dial at the back of the camera. The shutter speed is changed and the brightness is adjusted according to the changed shutter speed. In P mode (Program Mode): Turn the main command dial at the back of the camera to adjust the shutter speed and brightness. In M mode: Turn the sub command dial at
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Camera Settings Some cameras require special settings when using this lens. Please read the information below and set your camera accordingly. The aperture of this 35mm High Speed Aspherical Lens supports a maximum brightness of F1.4. If you take a photo outdoors where there is a great deal of sunlight, you may not get a clear image as the subject you are photographing may be too bright. In such an instance, adjust the brightness to an appropriate level then take the photo. Sin
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Camera Settings (continued) Your lens mount has electronic contacts that allow it to communicate with Nikon AF cameras. These contacts enable A, S, and P modes of the camera and when a subject is focused correctly the camera emits a beep or an indicator light comes on. -9-
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Mounting the Hood The hood has a bayonet system, which guarantees speedy, efficient, safe and precise installation and will help you take shots that are free of flaring and ghosting. Allign the attachment reference point on the hood with the reference point on the lens. Push the hood onto the lens and turn the hood to the right until it makes a clicking sound. Specifications -Uses 77mm Filters -35mm f/1.4 -Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.3m (1ft) -Aperture Range F1.4-22 -Diagonal View
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Troubleshooting -11-
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Troubleshooting (continued) -12-
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