• When the lens will not be used for a long time, attach both front and rear lens
caps and store the lens away from direct sunlight. Failure to do so could result
in a fire, as the lens might focus sunlight onto an object.
Nomenclature
1 Fixed lens hood
2 Focus ring (p.16)
3 Distance scale
4 Distance index line
5 Zoom ring (p.17)
6 Focal length scale
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• Because of the shape of the lens, its surface can be easily damaged when
coming into contact with other objects. To protect the lens, always attach the
lens cap when not using it, and when mounting to or detaching it from the
camera.
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7 Focal length index line
8 Mounting index
9 Lens mount rubber gasket (p.15)
! CPU contacts (p.15)
" Focus mode switch (p.16)
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