Recommended Focusing Screens
Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for certain Nikon SLR
cameras to suit any picture-taking situation. The ones recommended for use with this
lens are:
Screen
EC-B
Camera
EC-E
F5+DP-30
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F5+DA-30
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F4+DP-20
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F3
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Excellent focusing
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Acceptable focusing
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Slight vignetting or moiré patterns appear in the viewfinder, but not on the film.
Not available.
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Indicates degree of exposure compensation needed (Center-Weighted metering only).
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Blank box means not applicable. Since type M screen can be used for both macrophotography at a 1:1
magnification ratio and for photomicrography, it has different applications than other screens.
When using the B, E, K2, B2 and E2 focusing screens in cameras other than those listed above, refer to
the columns for the B, E and K screens.
Taking Flash Pictures with Cameras having Built-in flash
Check the focal length and shooting distance before taking flash pictures to prevent
vignetting from occurring.
With F80-Series/N80-Series* cameras:
Usable at a focal length of 50mm when the shooting distance is 0.8m (2.6 ft.) or
greater.
With F70-Series/N70* cameras:
Usable at a focal length of 50mm when the shooting distance is 1.2m (3.9 ft.) or
greater.
With F65-Series/N65-Series* cameras:
Usable at a focal length of 70mm when the shooting distance is 1.5m (4.9 ft.) or
greater.
With F55-Series/N65-Series* cameras:
Usable at a focal length of 70mm.
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