[. . . ] Autofocus (A) or manual (M) mode can easily be selected with the focus mode switch. Autofocusing with manual override is provided, allowing instant change from autofocusing to manual focusing. More accurate exposure control is possible when this is mounted on a Nikon camera having 3D Matrix Metering capability, because subject distance information is transferred from the lens to the camera body. [. . . ] More accurate exposure control is possible when this is mounted on a Nikon camera having 3D Matrix Metering capability, because subject distance information is transferred from the lens to the camera body. The use of three aspherical and two ED (extra-low dispersion) lens elements ensures sharp pictures virtually free of color fringing. Also, by utilizing a 7-blade diaphragm that produces a nearly circular aperture, out-of-focus images in front of or behind the subject are rendered as pleasing blurs. First turn the zoom ring until the desired composition is framed in the viewfinder before focusing. 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. The distance scale does not indicate the precise distance between the subject and the camera. L'échelle de distance n'indique pas la distance précise entre le sujet et l'appareil photo. When storing the lens in its lens case, attach both front and rear caps. When the lens will not be used for a long time, store it in a cool, dry place to prevent mold. Do not get water on the lens or drop it in water as this will cause it to rust and malfunction. Type of lens: G-type AF DX Zoom-Nikkor lens having built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount [Specially designed for use with the Nikon Digital SLR cameras (Nikon DX format)] Focal length: 12mm­24mm Maximum aperture: f/4 Lens construction: 11 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lens and 2 ED lens elements) Picture angle: 99°­ 61° Focal length scale: 12, 15, 18, 20, 24mm Distance information: Output to camera body Zoom control: Manually via separate zoom ring Focusing: Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) system (utilizing an internal Silent Wave Motor); manually via separate focus ring Shooting distance scale: Graduated in meters and feet from 0. Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. A person standing in front of a distant background Eine Person vor einem weit entfernten Hintergrund Une personne debout sur un fond éloigné Una persona se encuentra delante de un fondo distante Una persona ferma davanti ad uno sfondo distante A field covered with flowers Eine blumenübersäte Wiese Un champ couvert de fleurs Un campo cubierto de flores Un prato fiorito In the following situations, autofocus may not work properly when taking pictures using wide or super-wide angle AF Nikkor lenses. A, when a person standing in front of a distant background is placed within the focus brackets, the background may be in focus, while the subject is out of focus. [. . . ] Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. A person standing in front of a distant background Eine Person vor einem weit entfernten Hintergrund Une personne debout sur un fond éloigné Una persona se encuentra delante de un fondo distante Una persona ferma davanti ad uno sfondo distante A field covered with flowers Eine blumenübersäte Wiese Un champ couvert de fleurs Un campo cubierto de flores Un prato fiorito In the following situations, autofocus may not work properly when taking pictures using wide or super-wide angle AF Nikkor lenses. A, when a person standing in front of a distant background is placed within the focus brackets, the background may be in focus, while the subject is out of focus. [. . . ]