Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Manual

Overview

Before using this product, please carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual.

Note:
DX lenses are for use with DX-format digital single-lens refl ex cameras such as the D7100 or D5300. The angle of view of a lens on a DX-format camera is equivalent to that of a lens with a focal length about 1.5 × longer mounted on a 35 mm format camera.

Autofocus and rangefi nder features are supported at all focal lengths. When using this lens, ignore any sections of the camera manual listing autofocus and rangefi nder restrictions for lenses with a maximum aperture slower than f/5.6.

For Your Safety

• Do not disassemble. Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualifi ed technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the camera battery and/or disconnect the AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
• Turn the camera off immediately in the event of malfunction. Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment, immediately unplug the AC adapter and remove the camera battery, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in fi re or injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
• Do not use in the presence of fl ammable gas. Operating electronic equipment in the presence of fl ammable gas could result in explosion or fi re.
• Do not look at the sun through the lens or the camera viewfi nder. Viewing the sun or other bright light source through the lens or viewfi nder could cause permanent visual impairment.
• Keep out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
• Observe the following precautions when handling the lens and camera:
  • Keep the lens and camera dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the product, fi re, or electric shock.
  • Do not handle the lens or camera with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
  • Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fi re.
  • If the lens will not be used for an extended period, attach the front and rear lens caps and store the lens out of direct sunlight. If left in direct sunlight, the lens could focus the sun's rays onto fl ammable objects, causing fire.
• Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera attached. You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury.
• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fi re.

Notice for Customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropri-ate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Parts of the Lens

(Figure)

1. Lens hood *
2. Lens hood lock mark
3. Lens hood alignment mark
4. Lens hood mounting mark
5. Zoom ring
6. Focal length scale
7. Focal length mark
8. Focus ring
9. Lens mounting mark
10. Rubber lens-mount gasket
11. CPU contacts
12. Zoom lock switch
13. A-M mode switch
14. Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch

* Optional.

Focus

Focus mode is determined by the camera focus mode and the position of the lens A-M mode switch. See the camera manual for information on camera focus mode selection.

* Available only when single-servo AF (AF-S) is selected as the camera focus mode.

Autofocus

1. Set the camera to AF (autofocus).
2. Slide the lens A-M mode switch to A.
3. Focus.
   Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. In singleservo AF (AF-S), focus can be adjusted by keeping the shutterrelease button pressed halfway after the autofocus operation is complete and manually rotating the focus ring. Do not rotate the focus ring until the autofocus operation is complete. To refocus using autofocus, press the shutter release button halfway or press the AF-ON button again.

Manual Focus

1. Slide the lens A-M mode switch to M.
2. Focus.
   Focus manually using the lens focus ring.

A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses

Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those shown below. In these cases, use manual focus, or use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus.

The subject contains many fine details: The camera may have diffi culty focusing on subjects that lack contrast or appear smaller than objects in the background.

For more information, see "Getting Good Results with Autofocus" in the camera manual.

Zoom and Depth of Field

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph. If the camera off ers depth-of-fi eld preview (stop down), depth of fi eld can be previewed in the viewfi nder.

To lock the zoom ring, rotate it to the 18 mm position and slide the zoom lock switch to LOCK. This prevents the lens extending under its own weight while the camera is being carried from place to place.

Aperture

Aperture is adjusted using camera controls.

Zoom and Maximum Aperture

Changes to zoom can alter the maximum aperture by up to 1^2/3 EV. The camera however automatically takes this into account when setting exposure, and no modifi cations to camera settings are required following adjustments to zoom.

Built-in Flash Units

When using the built-in fl ash on cameras equipped with a built-in fl ash unit, shoot at ranges of 0.6 m (2 ft) or more and remove the lens hood to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in fl ash).

The built-in fl ash unit on the D100 can be used at focal lengths of 20 mm or more. Vignetting occurs at a focal length of 18 mm.

Vibration Reduction (VR)

Vibration reduction (VR) reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than would otherwise be the case*. This increases the range of shutter speeds available and permits hand-held, tripod-free photography in a wide range of situations.

^* Measured at 300 mm with a DX-format camera according to Camera and Imaging Products Association [CIPA] standards; eff ects vary with the photographer and shooting conditions.

Using the Vibration Reduction ON/OFF Switch

• Select ON to enable vibration reduction. Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the eff ects of camera shake for improved framing and focus.
• Select OFF to turn vibration reduction off.

Using Vibration Reduction: Notes

• When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfi nder to stabilize before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
• When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfi nder may be blurred after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction.
• When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc.
• Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in eff ect.
• If the camera is equipped with a built-in fl ash, vibration reduction will be disabled while the fl ash charges.
• Select OFF when the camera is mounted on a tripod unless the tripod head is unsecured or the camera is mounted on a monopod, in which case ON is recommended.

The Optional Lens Hood

The lens hoods protect the lens and block stray light that would otherwise cause fl are or ghosting.

Attaching the Hood

Align the lens hood mounting mark with the lens hood alignment mark and then rotate the hood until the mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark .

When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol 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.

Lens Care

• Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood.
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immedi-ately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair.
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fi ngerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fi ngers.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
• The lens hood or NC fi lters can be used to protect the front lens element.
• Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its fl exible pouch.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry loca-tion to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
• Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irrepa-rable damage.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic.

Supplied Accessories

• 67 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67
• Rear Lens Cap LF-4

Compatible Accessories

• 67 mm screw-on fi lters
• Bayonet Hood HB-39
• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018

Specifications

Nikon reserves the right to change the specifi cations of the hardware described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.

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Videos

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