Nikon AF-S NIKKOR User Manual page 4

English
Beforeusingthisproduct,pleasecarefullyreadboththeseinstructronsand
the camera manual
Nott: When mounted on a OX-format digital single-lens reflex camera such
as the 07200or 05500, this lens has an angle of view
of ~00' -3°
10' and
afocallength ~uivalentto300-7S0mm(3Smmformat)
For Your Safety
Lh WARNINGS
• Donotdi5amm/lkfl(modify. In the evffit of malfunctiOn, the produC! should
be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open
astheresultofafallorotheraccident,avoidtouchingexposedparts.Failure
toobservetheseprecautionscouldresultinelectricsh<xkorotherinjury.
· Tum
the comero off immediately in the event of molfutldioo.
Should you notice
smoke or an unusual smell coming fi"om the~uipment, immediately unplug
theACadapterandremovethecamerabanery,takingcaretoavoidburns
Cominued operation could result in fire or injury. After removing the banery,
take the
~ui pmentto
a Nikon-authoriZed service center fOf inspection
• Keep dry.
Do
not expose the product to water or handle with wet hands
Failuretoobservethisprecautioncouldresultinfireorelectricshock.
• Donotusein theprrseiiCeofflommoblego~. Operating the~uipment at filling
stations or in the presence of propane or other flammable gas or dust
couldresultinexplosionorfire.
• Donot/ookotthesunthroughthe/en~orthecomeroviewfrnder.\fiewingthesun
or other bright light sourcethroughthelensorviewfindercouldcause
permanent visual impairment
Lh CAUTIONS
• Ktepoutofreochofchildren.Failuretoobservethisprecautioncould resultin
injury or product malfunction.
·Do not focus ~un/ight through the lens. Sunlight focused through the lens
could cause fire. When shooting backlit wbjects keep the sun well out of
the frame; if the lens will not be used for an extended period, replace the
lenscapsandstoreoutofdirectsunlight
• Do
not overheat.
Do not leave the product in locations exposed to extreme-
lyhightemperatures,suchasinanenclosedvehicleindirectsunlight,
or wrap the product in a towel or handkerchief or otherwise cover the
productwhileitisinuse.Failuretoobservetheseprecautionscouldresuh
infireorproductmalfunction
Notice for Customers in Canada
CANICES-3(6)/NMS-3(6)
• Parts of th@ L@ns (Figur@ 1)
(Dlens hood mounting mark @Zoom lock switch
@Zoom ring @Focus-mode switch
@Focallengths<ale @Focuslimitswitch
@Focal length mark @Vibration reduction mode switCh
@Focusring @Vibrationreductionswitch
@Focus distance indicator @Lens hood
(!)Focus distance mark @Lens hood alignment mark
@Lens rotation index ®Lens hood lock mark
@Lensmountingmark @Positionindices(90")
®Rubber lens-mount gasket ®Tripod collar
@CPU contacts @Tripod collar lock s<rew
• Compatibility
This lens can be used with 04-seues. 03-series, Of. 081G-series, 0800-series.
0750, 0700, 0610, 0600, D3oo-series, 07200,07100, 070CKJ, OSSOO, OS300,
OS200, OSIOO, OSOOO, 03300, 03200, and 03100 cameras. For up·to·date
information on compatible cameras, see our latest catalogs or visit the
Nikonwebsiteforyourarea
•Focus
Supported focus modes are shown in the following table (for information
on camera focus modes
see
the camera manual)
lensfO<U~mode
(amerafocusmode MIA
Af
Autofocus wnh manual
I
Manu~
I focus with
ovemde l elecuonrcrangefinder
MF
Manualfocuswithelectronicrangefinder
MIA (Autofocus with Manua/Orerride)
To focus using autofocus with manual override (MIA)
III
Slide the lens focus-mode switch toM/ A.
!l] Focus.
If desired, autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens
focu s ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
(or, if the camera is equipped with an AF·ON button, while the
AF·ON button is pressed). To refocus using autofocus, press the
shutter-release button halfway or press the AF·ON button again.
ThefocuslimitSwitch
Thisswitchdeterminesthefocusdistancelimitsforautofocus
~ ·FULL:Selectthisoptiontousetheentlfefocusrange
•
oo-6m:lfyoursubjec~willalwaysbeatdistanceo.fa;least
6m(19.7ft),selectthiSOptionforfasterfocuslng
• Zoom and Depth of fi@ld
Beforefocusing,rotatethezoomringtoadjust thefocal lengthandframe
the photograph. If the camera offers depth-of-field preview (stop down),
depthoffieldcanbepreviewedin theviewfinder.
Note:Focallengthdecreasesasthefocusdistanceshortens.
Notethatthefocusdistonceindicotorisintendedonlyosaguideandmoynot
accurately shaw the distance to the subject and may, due to depth of lield or other
factors, not show"" when the camera iskx.usedoo a distant objeo::l.
To lock the zoom ring rotate it to the 200 mm position and slide the zoom lock
switch to LOCK200. This prevents the lens extending under its
own
weight while
the camera is being carried from place to place.
•Ap@rture
Aperture is adjusted using camera controls. The frame rate may drop at
some apertures
• Vibration R@duction (VR)
Vibration reduction (VR) reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing
shuner speeds up to 4.5 stops slower than would otherwise be the case,
increasing therangeofshuner speedsavailable.TheeffectsofVRonshuner
speed are measured in NORMAL mode according to camera and Imaging
P roducts A ssociation (CIPA) standards; FX -format lenses are measured us-
ing FX-format digital cameras, OX-format lenses using OX-format cameras.
Zoom lenses are measured at maximum zoom
Using the Vibration Reduction Switch
~~~ - ~~i ~ a ~ ~e:~~~~~;a:~~t~:~- ~ ~~:%v~~~t~~ni~~~~'!:
~
halfway,reducingtheeffectsofcamerashakeforim-
provedframingandfocus.
• SelectOff to tumvibrationreductionoff.
Using the Vibration Reduction Mode Switch
~
• SeiKt:NORMAL forenhancedvibration reducrionwhenpho-
tographingstationarysubjects.
• Selfct SPORT photographrng athletes and other subJeCts
thataremovingrapidlyandunpredictably
Using Vibration Reduction: Notes
· Whenusingvibratlonreduction,presstheshutter-releasebuttonhalfway
andwaitfOltheimageintheviewflndertostabilizebeforepressingthe
shutter-releasebuttontherestofthewaydown
· Whenvibrationreductionisactive,theimageintheviewfindermaybe
blurredaftertheshutterisreleased.Thisdoesnotindicateamalfunction
- SPORT is recommended for panning shots, although NORMAl is also sup-
ported.
• In NORMAL and SPORT modes, vibration reduction applies only to motion
thatisnotpartofap.:~n(ifthecameraispannedhorizontally,forexample,
vibrationreductionwillbeappliedonlytovertical shake).
· Do
not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is
in effect. If power to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on, the lens
may rattle when shaken. This is not a malfunction, and can be corrected
byreattachingthelensandturningthecameraon
• If the camera is ~uipped with a built-in nash, vibration reduction will be
disabledwhiletheflashcharges.
• NORMAL and SPORT vibration reduction can reduce blur when the camera
is mounted on a tripod. OFF may however produce better results in some
cases depending on the type of tripod and on shooting conditions.
• NORMAL and SPORT are recommended if the camera is mounted on a
monopod
• The Lens Hood
The lens hoods protect the lens and block stray light that would otherwise
causetlareorghosting
When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the
r
symOO on its
base and avoid gripping it tOO tightly. Vignetting may occur if the hood is
not correctly attached.
The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use. When
the hood is reversed, it can be attached and removed by rotaring it while
holdingitnearthelockmark(-0 )
• Using a Tripod
Mounting the Equipment on a Tripod
When this lens is mounted on a camera, attach tripods to the lens uipod
collar, not the camera tripod socket
Rotating the Camera (Figure 1)
The camera can be rotated between ' wide' (landscape) and 'tall' (portrait)
oriemationsandfixedinthedesiredOfientation.Notethatyourhandmay
come into contact with the tripod if you rotate the camera while holding it
bythehandgrip
III
Slightly loosen the tripod collar lock screw
(Q ).
Ill
Rotate the camera to the desired position (f)). The three position
indices90° apartcanbeusedasaguide.
[!]
fighten the tripod collar lock screw ($ }.
Be
sure the screw is fully
tightened, as otherwise the lens may slip from the collar.
Attaching the Tripod Co/far (Figure
J)
III
Slightly loosen the tripod collar lock screw (Q ).
[l] Align the lens rotation index on top of the lens with the .,._ mark on
thecollar(f))andinsert!helensintothecollar.
[!]
Rotate the lens to the desired position ($ ).The three position indi-
ces90" apartcanbeusedasaguide
[!]
Tighten the tripod collar lock screw
(Q ).
Be sure the screw is fully
tightened,asotherwisethe lensmayslipfromthecollar.
Removing the Tripod Collar (Figure 4)
[Il Being careful not to remove the screw from its socket, loosen the
tripod collar lock screw until the collar rota tes freely (Q J.
[g]
Align the lens rotation index on top of the lens with the .,._ mark on
thecollar(f))andremove thelensfromthecollar ($ ).
• L@ns Car@
• The lens returns to maximum aperture when removed from the camera
To protect the interior of the lens, store it out of direct sunlight or replace
the lens caps.
• Always support the lens when holding the camera. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the lens mount
· Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood
• KeeptheCPUcontactsclean
• Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged. cease use immedi-
atelyandtakethelenstoaNikon-authorizedservicecenterforrepair
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove
smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner
to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the
centeroutwardsusingacircularmotion,takingcarenottoleavesmears
ortouchtheglasswithyourfir.gers
• Never use organic solvents such
a~
rclint thinner or benzene to clean the
lens
• The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element
• Attachthefrontandrearcapsbeforeplacingthelensinitsflexiblepouch.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry
locationtopreventmoldandrust.Donmstoreindirectsunlightorwith
naphthaorcamphormothballs.
· Keepthelensdry.Rustingofrheinrernal mechanismcancauseirrepa-
rabledamage.
• leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts
made from reinforced plastic
• Suppli@d ACC@SSOri@S
• 9Smmsnap-onFrontlens(aplC-9S
· RearlensCaplF-4
• Bayonet Hood HB-71
· lensCaseCL-1434
• Compatibl@ Acc@ssori@s
• 95 mm screw-on filters
• AF-VAF-STeleconvenersTC-14E '/TC-14EII '/TC-14EIII/TC-17EII '/TC-20E '/
TC-20EII
1
/TC-20E11 1
1
1Autofocusisavailableonlywithcamerasthatofferf/8support
2Autofocusnotsupporred.
• Sp@cifications
Type Type E AF-S lens with built-in CPU a~ F mount
Focallength 200 - SOOmm
Madmum aperture f/S.6
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lo = llg<Ocp>
(<"il- " ''~ - l! - Dcl'"ffio)
Angle of view • NikonFX-format
O-SLRcame~20' - 5°00'
• NikonDX-formatD-SLRcameras:B"00' - 3"10'
Foc:allengthS<ale Graduatedinmillimeters(200,300.400,500)
Oistan(einfonnation Outputtocamera
Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring
Focusing Nikon Internal Focusing (If') System with autofo-
cuscontrolleclbySilentWaveMotorandseparate
focusringformanualfocus
Vibrationreduction
Lensshiftusing vOice~V(MsJ
focusdistan<elndicator 2.2m - ""
Minimum focus distanct 2.2 m (7.22 ft} from focal plane
Diaphragmblades 9(rour.deddi.lphragmopen1 ng)
Diaphragm Au!omatic electronic aperture control
Aperturerange f/S.6-32
Metering Fullaperture
Fllttr·atta<hmentsize 9S mm (P 1.0mm)
Dimensions Approx. 108 mm maximum diameter
x
267.S mm
(diStancekomcamera~moumHange)
Weight Approx. 2300 g (S lb 1.2 oz), including tripod collar
Approx. 2090 g (41b9.8 w) without tnpod collar
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware described
in this manual at any time and without prior notke.