Nikon 18-55mm Manuel D’Utilisation

Before focusing, rotate 
the zoom ring 4 to 
adjust the focal length 
until the desired 
composition is framed in 
the viewfinder.
If your camera has a 
depth of field preview (stop-down) button or lever, 
depth of field can be previewed through the camera 
viewfinder. 

Set the camera focus mode to AF-A, AF-S or AF-C and 
set the A-M mode switch 9 on the lens to [A]. The 
camera focuses automatically (autofocus) while the 
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Set the A-M mode switch 9 on the lens to [M]. Rotate  
the focus ring 3 manually to focus. Shooting is 
possible when camera focus mode is set to either AF or 
M.

For more information on camera focus modes, refer to 
your camera’s User’s Manual.

Refer to “Notes on using wide or super-wide angle AF 
Nikkor lenses” (P. 19).

Be careful not to touch the focus ring 3 when it is turning 
during autofocus operation.

Lens’ A-M mode 

switch 9

Camera focus mode

AF-A/AF-S/AF-C

M

A

Autofocus

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M

Manual focus

(focus assist is available)