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Micro-Niklor
105mm
f/4
Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL ^l
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NOMENCLATURE Micro-Nikkor Lens Apertu re ring Reproduction ratio scale (lens only) Reproduction ratio scale (lens + PN ring) ^M^^M(^^te__, Focusing ring J * If SAW | |f Meter coupling shoe 1- \ Aperture scale index | | I 5L.L-. •1- 1II Distance scale _[t MM Depth-of-field indicators WtjM Distance scale index Aperture scale Aperture-direct-readout scale Meter coupling ridge 2
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CONTENTS Foreword 4 Mounting the lens 5 Focusing 6 Recommended focusing screens 7 Reproduction ratio 7 Focusing at predetermined ratio 8 Depth of field 9 Notes on focusing 9 Determining exposure 10 With built-in TTL metering 10 Without TTL metering 11 Close-up tables 12 Depth-of-field tables 13 Features/specifications 15 3
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FOREWORD The Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/4 is a special telephoto lens designed for close-up photography at high reproduction ratios. It features the same optical construction as the much-acclaimed Bellows-Nikkor 105mm f/4, but with a special focusing helicoid that enables operation from infinity (°°) to a reproduction ratio of 1 : 2 (half life-size) without the need for any adapters. The lens offers "automatic maximum aperture indexing" (Al) with suitably equipped cameras, via the meter cou pl
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MOUNTING THE LENS Position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount, aligning the mounting indexes on the camera and the lens. Twist the lens counter clockwise until it clicks into place. To remove, depress the lens release button on the camera and twist the lens clockwise. Note: When mounting the lens on a camera with a meter coupling lever (Al type), make sure that the camera's meter coupling lever is correctly positioned; when mounting on a camera without this lever (non- Al type), co
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FOCUSING The fully automatic diaphragm of the Micro- of the lens. As the image is constantly viewed Nikkor enables focusing with maximum image at the maximum aperture setting (i.e., f/4), the depth of field is minimized so that the brightness throughout the entire focusing range image snaps in and out of focus rapidly and distinctly. To focus, turn the focusing ring until the image on the focusing screen appears sharp and crisp. Via the special focusing helicoid, the Micro- Nikkor opera
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Reproduction Ratio The reproduction ratio is the numerical expres Recommended Focusing Screens sion of the relationship between the image size Nineteen different interchangeable focusing (to be recorded on the film) and the actual size screens are available for F and F2 Nikon of the subject. For example, if the image on cameras to suit any type of lens or picture- the focusing screen is one-fifth the actual size taking situation. Those which are recommend of the subject, the reproducti
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FOCUSIN G - continued Focusing at Predetermined Ratio Above the distance scale on the focusing ring are two reproduction ratio scales inscribed in orange. The inner scale, with figures from 1:10 to 1:2, represents the reproduction ratios ob tained when the lens is used alone. The outer scale figures (i.e., 1:2 to 1:1) represent the ratios possible when the lens and, PN-1 or PN-11 ring, are used together. Using either of these scales, you can photograph at a pre determined ratio withou
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NOTES ON FOCUSING Camera Shake: Close-up photography poses Depth of Field several problems not encountered in general Depth of field refers to the zone of acceptable photography. One of these is sensitivity to focus extending in front of and behind the vibration—the magnification of the image is so plane of sharpest focus. As this zone is excep high that even slight displacement during tionally shallow at high reproduction ratios, shooting results in a blurred image. Therefore, previ
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DETERMINING EXPOSURE With Built-in TTL Metering Close-up attachment Exposure measurement The Micro-Nikkor has a fully automatic dia Camera A l PN-11 Full aperture phragm with settings from f/4 to f/32. The Stop-down A l PN-1 Micro-Nikkor couples fully to the thru-the- Bellows, E2 and K rings A l Stop-down and close-up lenses lens meter of any F/F2 Nikon Photomic or non-AI PN-11 Stop-down other Nikon/Nikkormat cameras for full aper Full aperture *non-AI PN-1 Bellows, E2 and K ring
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Without TTL Metering At close ranges (reproduction ratios greater than 1:10), the amount of light reaching the film decreases as the lens-to-film distance in Exposure Reproduction Exposure increase ratio factor creases. When non-TTL measurement is used in f/stops 1/10 1 2 0.2 for this range, the result is underexposed 1/8 1.2 0.3 1/6 1 3 0.4 photographs unless compensation has been 1/4 1.5 0.6 made for this decrease. (When the Micro- 1/2 2.1 1.1 1/1.8 2.3 1.2 Nikkor 105mm f/4 l
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CLOSE-UP TABLES Photographic Ranges with Other Close-up Attachments Lens in normal position Lens in reverse position Close-up attachment Reproduction Focused Reproduction Focused Subject field Subject field distance distance 18.0x27.0- 101-44.1 E2 Ring 1/7.5-1/1.6 3.8x5.7 43.4 x 65.2- K Ring Set 1/18.1-1/1.1 212-41.9 2.5 x 3-8 I 3.7 x 20.6- PN Ring 1/5.7-1/3.7 260-202 8.8 x 13.3 5.9 x 8.8- 9.2 x 13.8- Bellows PB-4, PB-5 1/2.4-1.8 50.8-45.3 l/3.8-1.fi 63.9-44.3 1.4x2.0 1.5x2.2 32.
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DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLES (m) Depth of field Focused Reproduction distance ratio 4 5 8 11 16 32 22 0.47 0.469-0.471 0.469-0.471 0.468-0.472 0.468-0.472 0.467-0.473 0.466-0.474 0.464-0.477 1/1.98 0.50 0.499-0.501 0.499-0.501 0.498-0.502 0.497-0.503 0.496-0.504 0.494-0.506 1/2.35 0.492-0.509 0.55 0.549-0.552 0.548-0.552 0.547-0.553 0.546-0.554 0.544-0.556 0.542-0.559 0.538-0.563 1/2.90 0.6 0.598-0.602 0.597-0.603 0.596-0.604 0.592-0.608 0.589-0.612 0.584-0.617 1/3.43 0.595-0.606 0.7 0.697
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DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLES - continued (fii Depth of field Reproduction Focused distance ratio 4 5.6 s 11 16 22 32 1.55 1,6-9/16,'-l'6-5/a" T6-l/2"- 1 '6-5/8" l'6-l/2"-l'6-5/8 " r6-l/2"-T6-11/16 " T6-7/16" 1 '6-11/16" !'6-3/8"-l'6-3/4" 1'6-5/l6"-l'6-I3/16" 1/2.01 l'8-7/8"-l'9-l/16 " 1.75 ^'B-•\5tf6•'-^•9•• l'8-7/8"~l'9-l/16 " l'8-l 3/16"- 1 '9-1/8" l'8-3/4"-1'9-3/16" 1'8-1I/16" - 1*9-1/4" 1'8-9/16"-r9-7/16" 1/2.72 1'1l-7/8"-2'l/I6 " 2 ril-7/8 ,'-2 ' 1/16" l'il-13/16"-2'l/8 " 1'11-3/4" -2'
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FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS Focal length: 105mm Attachment size: 52mm (P = 0.75) Maximum aperture: f/4 Mount: Nikon F mount Lens construction: 5 elements in 3 groups Dimensions: 74.5mm0 x 104mm long (over Picture angle: 23°20' all); 96mm extention from flange Distance scale: Graduated in meters and feet Weight: 500g from 0.47m (1.55 ft) to infinity (°°) Accessories included: 52mm snap-on front Aperture scale: f/4 ~ f/32 lens cap; rear lens cap LF-1 Diaphragm: Fully automatic Optional acc
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NIPPON KOGAKU K.K No reproduction in any form of this booklet, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without Printed in Japan (77.10.C) &-3 written authorization from the publishers.
