Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR - Camera Lens Manual and Review

Introduction

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

Note: This lens does not support D2- or D1-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70series, D60, D50, D40-series, or D3000 digital SLR cameras or film SLR cameras.

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read "For Your Safety" in its entirety before using this product.

Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in injury or property damage.

• Do not disassemble or modify this product.
  Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
  Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.
• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the camera power source.
  Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
• 
  Keep dry.
  Do not handle with wet hands.
  Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
• Keep this product out of reach of children.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
• Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.

• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
  Light focused by the lens is a source of fire and damage to the product's internal parts.
• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Parts of the Lens

1. Lens hood mounting mark
2. Rubber grip
3. Zoom ring
4. Focal length scale
5. Focal length mark
6. Focus function buttons (focus lock/AF start)
7. Focus ring
8. Focus distance indicator
9. Focus distance mark
10. Lens rotation index
11. Tripod collar ring rotation index
12. Tripod collar ring rotation index (90°)
13. Lens mounting mark
14. Rubber lens-mount gasket
15. CPU contacts
16. Focus-mode switch
17. Focus limit switch
18. Vibration reduction switch
19. Focus function selector (AF-L/ OFF/AF-ON)
20. Lens rotation index (90°)
21. Tripod collar ring fastening screw
22. Tripod collar ring
23. Tripod collar mounting foot
24. Lens hood
25. Lens hood lock mark
26. Lens hood lock release button
27. Lens hood alignment mark
28. Tripod collar lock release
29. Tripod collar lock screw
30. Tripod collar

Focus

Supported focus modes are shown in the following table (for information on camera focus modes, see the camera manual).

A/M and M/A Modes

• M/A: Autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens focus ring.
• A/M: As above, except that the focus ring must be rotated farther before the autofocus is over-ridden, preventing accidental changes to focus caused by unintended operation of the focus ring.

1. Slide the lens focus-mode switch to A/M or M/A.
   
2. Focus.
   If desired, autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens focus 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, or if the focus function selector is set to AF-ON, while pressing a focus function button). To refocus using autofocus, press the shutter-release button halfway or press the AF-ON or focus function button again.

The Focus Limit Switch

This switch determines the focus distance limits for autofocus.

• FULL: Select this option to use the entire focus range.
• ∞–5 m: If your subject will always be at distance of at least 5 m (16.5 ft), select this option for faster focusing.

The Focus Function Buttons and Selector

The function assigned to the focus function buttons can be selected using the focus function selector.

The assigned function can be performed by pressing any of the four function buttons.

Focus Lock (AF-L)

Focus lock is only available with autofocus.

1. Slide the lens focus-mode switch to A/M or M/A.
2. Slide the focus function selector to AF-L.
3. Lock focus.
   Focus can be locked by pressing any of the focus function buttons and remains locked while the button is pressed. Focus can also be locked using camera controls.

Lens AF Start (AF-ON)

1. Slide the lens focus-mode switch to A/M or M/A.
2. Slide the focus function selector to AF-ON.
3. Focus.
   Press any of the focus function buttons to focus using autofocus. You can also focus using camera controls.

Zoom

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph.

Depth of Field

Depth of field can be previewed using the camera's depth-of-field preview feature.

Note that the focus distance indicator is intended only as a guide and may not accurately show the distance to the subject and may, due to depth of field or other factors, not show ∞ when the camera is focused on a distant object.

Aperture

Aperture is adjusted using camera controls. The frame rate may drop at some apertures.

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 blocks the light from 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, increasing the range of shutter speeds available. The eff ects of VR on shutter speed are measured in NORMAL mode 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 Switch

• Select OFF to turn vibration reduction off.
• Select NORMAL for enhanced vibration reduction when photographing stationary subjects. Vibration reduction takes eff ect when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
• Select SPORT for photographing athletes and other subjects that are moving rapidly and unpredictably. Vibration reduction takes eff ect when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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 viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction.
• SPORT is recommended for panning shots, although NORMAL is also supported.
• In NORMAL and SPORT modes, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of a pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake).
• Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in eff ect. 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 by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on.
• If the camera is equipped with a built-in flash, vibration reduction will be disabled while the flash charges.
• 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 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.

Detaching the Hood

Press the lens hood lock release button ( ), rotate the hood in the direction shown by the arrow ( ), and remove it as shown ( ).

Using a Tripod

If the lens is mounted on a camera, attach tripods to the lens tripod collar, not the camera. Be sure to secure the tripod collar lock screw, as otherwise the lens may unexpectedly slip from the collar, causing injury.

Attaching the Tripod Collar

Slide the tripod collar mounting foot all the way into the tripod collar ( ) and keep it in this position while fully tightening the tripod collar lock screw ( ).

Rotating the Camera

Slightly loosen the tripod collar ring fastening screw ( ) and rotate the camera to "wide" (landscape) or "tall" (portrait) orientation using the rotation indices as guides ( ). Tighten the tripod collar ring fastening screw ( ).

Removing the Tripod Collar

Fully loosen the tripod collar lock screw ( ), depress the tripod collar lock release ( ), and slide the tripod collar mounting foot from the tripod collar ( ).

Lens Care

• The lens returns to maximum aperture when removed from the camera. To pro-tect 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.
• 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.
• Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean the glass surfaces of the lens.
• The fluorine-coated front element can be cleaned simply by wiping it with a dry cloth. Fingerprints and other stains can be removed using a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue; clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass surface with your fingers. To remove stubborn stains, wipe gently using a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of distilled water, ethanol, or lens cleaner. Drop-shaped stains on the water- and oil-repellent fluorine-coated element can be removed with a dry cloth.
• To remove smudges and fingerprints from the rear lens element (the element at the mount end of the lens), 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 Neutral Color (NC) filters can be used to protect the front lens element.
• Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its case.
• 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 irreparable damage.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic.
• Rapid changes in temperature may cause damaging condensation inside and outside the lens. Before taking the lens from a warm to a cold environment or vice versa, place it in its case or a plastic bag to slow the change in temperature.

Supplied Accessories

• LC-77 77 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap
• HB-78 Bayonet Hood
• LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
• CL-M2 Lens Case

Compatible Accessories

• 77 mm screw-on filters
• TC-14E/TC-14E II/TC-14E III/TC-17E II/TC-20E/TC-20E II/TC-20E III AF-I/AF-S Teleconverters

Specifications

Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice.

Videos

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Documents / Resources

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