Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Manual and Review Video

Introduction

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.

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 qualified 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 fire 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 flammable gas could result in explosion or fire.
• 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 viewfinder 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, fire, 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 fire.
  • 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 flammable 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 fire.

Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Parts of the Lens

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

Attaching and Removing the Lens

Attaching the Lens

1. Turn the camera off and remove the camera body cap.
2. Remove the rear lens cap.
3. Attach the lens.

Keeping the lens mounting mark aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and then rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place with the lens mounting mark at the top. Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attaching or removing the lens.

Removing the Lens

1. Turn the camera off.
2. Remove the lens.

To remove the lens, press the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise.

Before Use

The lens features a retractable barrel. Before using the camera, unlock and extend the zoom ring. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (), rotate the zoom ring as shown ().

• To retract the lens, keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed and rotate the zoom ring in the opposite direction until it locks.
• If the camera is turned on with the lens retracted, the camera will display a warning, "", or "".

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.

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.

Manual Focus

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

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 viewfinder.
Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out. Photographs can be taken only when the focal length scale is between 55 and 200 mm:


Note: Focal length decreases as the focus distance shortens.

Aperture

Aperture is adjusted using camera controls.

Zoom and Maximum Aperture
Changes to zoom can alter the maximum aperture by up to 1 EV.

Built-in Flash Units

When using the built-in flash on cameras equipped with a built-in flash unit, remove the lens hood to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash).

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. The effects of VR on shutter speed are measured according to Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards; FX-format lenses are measured using FX-format digital cameras, DX-format lenses using DX-format cameras. Zoom lenses are measured at maximum zoom.

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 viewfinder 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 effect.
• If the camera is equipped with a built-in flash, vibration reduction will be disabled while the flash 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 flare 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. When the hood is reversed, it can be attached and removed by rotating it while holding it near the lock mark ( ).

Lens Care

• Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood.
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• 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 center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
• The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element.
• Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its flexible pouch.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location 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

• 52 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52
• Rear Lens Cap

Compatible Accessories

• 52 mm screw-on fi lters
• Bayonet Hood HB-37
• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0915
• Rear Lens Cap LF-4

Specifications

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

Videos

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Lens Review Video 1

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Lens Review Video 2

Documents / Resources

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