Should the camera or lens break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.
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Nomenclature 1 Lens hood (pg. 18) 0 Distance scale (pg. 15) 2 Lens hood attachment index ! Distance index line (when storing) (pg. 18) @ Focus ring (pg. 16) 3 Lens hood attachment index (pg. 18) # Mounting index 4 Lens hood setting index (when storing) $ Lens mount rubber gasket (pg.
Important • When mounted on Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras, such as the D300- Series and D90, the lens’ angle of view becomes 53°-5°20’ and its 35mm equivalent focal length is approx. 42-450mm.
Set your camera focus mode according to the chart below: Camera Lens focus mode switch Cameras focus mode Manual focus Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format) Autofocus with (Electronic cameras, F6, F5, F4-Series, F100, manual override rangefinder can be (C/S) F90X/N90s*, F90-Series/N90*, F80-Series/ used.)
Autofocus with manual override (M/A mode) Set the lens focus mode switch to M/A. Autofocus is enabled, but autofocus operation can be overridden by rotating the separate focus ring while pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or by pressing the AF-ON button on the camera body of cameras so equipped. Press the shutter-release button halfway or the AF-ON button once again to cancel manual focus and resume autofocus.
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Setting the vibration reduction mode switch Set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to ON and choose a vibration reduction mode with the vibration reduction mode switch. NORMAL: The vibration reduction mechanism primarily reduces the effects of camera shake. The effects of camera shake are also reduced with horizontal and vertical panning.
Using the lens hood Lens hoods minimize stray light and protect the lens. Attaching the hood (when in use) • Be sure that the lens hood mounting index ( ) is aligned with the lens hood setting index ( ) (3). •...
• 200mm or longer/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater *Sold exclusively in the U.S.A. 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:...
• Be careful not to allow the CPU contacts to become dirty or damaged. • If the lens mount rubber gasket is damaged, be sure to visit the nearest Nikon- authorized service representative for repair.
Specifications Type of lens: G-type AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount Focal length: 28-300mm Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6 Lens construction: 19 elements in 14 groups (2 ED and 3 aspherical lens elements) Angle of view: 75°-8°10´ with 35mm (135) format Nikon film SLR cameras and Nikon FX format digital SLR cameras 53°-5°20´...
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