1. Introducció
This instruction manual provides detailed information on the proper use, care, and maintenance of your Sigma Quantaray 100-300mm AF Lens. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the lens to ensure optimal performance and longevity. This lens is designed for Minolta Maxxum AF and Sony Alpha A-Mount cameras.
2. Producte acabatview
The Sigma Quantaray 100-300mm AF Lens is a compact telephoto zoom lens, measuring less than 4 inches long and under 2.8 inches in diameter. It features original three-group zoom technology and incorporates Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass to minimize color aberration, ensuring high optical performance across its 100-300mm focal range. This lens is suitable for various photographic applications, including portraiture, sports, and nature photography.
Figure 2.1: Sigma Quantaray 100-300mm AF Lens. Visible markings include focal lengths (100mm, 135mm, 200mm, 300mm) on the zoom ring and aperture settings (f/22, f/11) on the aperture ring, along with focus distance indicators in feet and meters.
3. Configuració
3.1 Fixació de la lent
- Traieu la tapa de la lent posterior i la tapa del cos de la càmera.
- Align the mounting index mark on the lens barrel with the corresponding index mark on the camera body.
- Insert the lens into the camera's lens mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into place. Ensure the lens is securely locked.
3.2 Desmuntatge de la lent
- Apagueu la càmera.
- Mentre premeu el botó d'alliberament de l'objectiu del cos de la càmera, gireu l'objectiu en sentit antihorari fins que s'aturi.
- Carefully remove the lens from the camera body.
- Attach the rear lens cap to the lens and the body cap to the camera to protect them from dust and damage.
4. Funcionament de l'objectiu
4.1 Ampliació
To change the focal length, rotate the zoom ring on the lens barrel. The focal lengths (100mm, 135mm, 200mm, 300mm) are marked on the ring. Rotate towards 300mm for telephoto magnification and towards 100mm for a wider telephoto view.
4.2 Enfocament
This lens supports both autofocus (AF) and manual focus (MF).
- Enfocament automàtic (AF): Set your camera to AF mode. The lens will automatically focus when the shutter button is half-pressed.
- Enfocament manual (MF): Set your camera to MF mode. Rotate the focus ring on the lens barrel until the subject appears sharp in the viewfinder or on the camera's LCD screen. The focus distance scale (in feet and meters) is visible on the lens barrel to assist with manual focusing.
4.3 Control d'obertura
Aperture settings are typically controlled via your camera body. The lens communicates with the camera to set the desired aperture. The lens barrel may display aperture markings (e.g., f/22, f/11) for reference, indicating the range of available apertures.
5. Manteniment
5.1 Neteja de la lent
- Feu servir un raspall de bufador per eliminar la pols de la superfície de la lent.
- For smudges or fingerprints, use a clean, soft microfiber cloth specifically designed for optical lenses, along with a small amount of lens cleaning solution.
- Netegeu suaument amb moviments circulars des del centre cap a l'exterior.
- No ho facis use organic solvents like paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
5.2 Emmagatzematge
- Quan no l'utilitzeu, col·loqueu sempre les tapes de l'objectiu davantera i posterior.
- Guardeu la lent en un lloc fresc i sec, allunyat de la llum solar directa i de la humitat elevada.
- Consider using a desiccant (e.g., silica gel) in the storage area to prevent mold growth.
- Avoid storing the lens near equipment that generates strong electromagnetic fields.
6. Solució De Problemes
| Problema | Causa possible | Solució |
|---|---|---|
| Lens does not focus (AF) | Camera set to MF; insufficient light; dirty lens contacts. | Set camera to AF; ensure adequate lighting; clean lens and camera contacts. |
| Les imatges són borroses | Enfocament incorrecte; tremolor de la càmera; element de la lent brut. | Check focus settings; use a tripod; clean lens. |
| La càmera no reconeix l'objectiu | Lent mal muntada; contactes elèctrics bruts. | Re-mount the lens securely; clean lens and camera contacts. |
7. Especificacions
| Número de model | SAFZ4362 |
| Distància focal | 100-300 mm |
| Tipus de lent | Zoom de teleobjectiu |
| Muntatges compatibles | Minolta Alpha (A-Mount) |
| Dimensions del producte | 10 x 10 x 12 polzades (aproximadament, segons les dades del producte) |
| Pes de l'article | 1.05 lliures |
| Fabricant | Sigma |
8. Garantia i Suport
For information regarding warranty coverage, service, or technical support, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Sigma weblloc web. Conserveu el rebut de compra com a comprovant de compra per a reclamacions de garantia.
Recursos en línia: For additional support and product information, please visit the Sigma Global Weblloc.
