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.
Nomenclature # Lens mount rubber gasket (P. 23) $ CPU contacts (P. 23) % Lens hood (P. 21) ^ Lens hood setting index (P. 21) 1 Lens hood mounting index (P. 21) & Lens hood attachment index (P. 21) 2 Rubber grip * Lens hood lock release button (P.
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Even when a teleconverter is attached, both vibration reduction and autofocus functions work properly. Important • When mounted on Nikon digital SLR (Nikon DX format) cameras, such as the D300-Series and D90, the lens’ picture angle becomes 22°50’-8° and its 35mm equivalent focal length is approx. 105-300 mm.
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F3AF, F-601/N6006*, F-501/N2020**, — — — — — — Nikon MF cameras (except F-601 /N6000*) 3: Possible —: Not possible VR: Vibration reduction AF: Autofocus *: Sold exclusively in the USA Usable **: Sold exclusively in the USA and Canada cameras and *1: P includes AUTO and Vari-Program System.
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A/M (Autofocus with manual override. AF priority) mode and M/A (Autofocus with manual override. MF priority) mode M/A: Autofocus can be overridden by manually focusing with the focus ring. A/M: Autofocus can be overridden by manually focusing with the focus ring, but focus ring detection sensitivity is lower than in M/A mode.
When taking pictures Set the vibration reduction mode switch to either NORMAL or ACTIVE. Set the vibration reduction mode switch When taking panning shots to NORMAL. When taking pictures from Set the vibration reduction mode switch a moving vehicle to ACTIVE. Setting the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch ON: Vibration is reduced while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and also at the instant the shutter...
• When the camera is mounted on a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to OFF. However, it is recommended that the switch be set to ON when using the camera on an unsecured tripod head or with monopod. ...
The built-in flash and vignetting To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood. Cameras Supported focal length/Shooting distance F70-Series/N70* • 85 mm/2 m (6.6 ft.) or greater • 105 mm or longer/No restriction F60-Series/N60* • 105 mm/2.5 m (8.2 ft.) or greater •...
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: Screen EC-B EC-E Camera F5+DP-30 F5+DA-30 : Excellent focusing : Acceptable focusing Slight vignetting or moire patterns appear in the viewfinder, but not on the film.
• 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. • Clean lens surfaces with a blower brush. To remove dirt and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner.
Specifications Type of lens: G-type AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount. Focal length: 70-200mm Maximum aperture: f/2.8 Lens construction: 21 elements in 16 groups (7 ED and some Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements) Picture angle: 34°20´-12°20´...
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• Beim System Internal Focusing (IF, interne Scharfeinstellung) von Nikon nimmt, wenn die Aufnahmedistanz abnimmt, die Brennweite ebenfalls ab. • Avec le système de mise au point interne Nikon (IF), si la distance de prise de vue diminue, la longueur focale diminue également.
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Depth of field (ft.) Focused distance Depth of field Reproduction ratio f/2.8 f/5.6 f/11 f/16 f/22 [f=70mm] 4 ft. 10-9/16 in. 4 ft. 9-15/16 in. 4 ft. 9-2/16 in. 4 ft. 8-1/16 in. 4 ft. 6-10/16 in. 4 ft. 4-11/16 in. 4 ft.
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f/2.8 f/5.6 f/11 f/16 f/22 [f=85mm] 4 ft. 10-15/16 in. 4 ft. 10-7/16 in. 4 ft. 9-13/16 in. 4 ft. 9 in. 4 ft. 7-13/16 in. 4 ft. 6-4/16 in. 4 ft. 4-5/16 in. — — — — — — —...
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f/2.8 f/5.6 f/11 f/16 f/22 [f=105mm] 4 ft. 11-3/16 in. 4 ft. 10-15/16 in. 4 ft. 10-7/16 in. 4 ft. 9-13/16 in. 4 ft. 8-14/16 in. 4 ft. 7-13/16 in. 4 ft. 6-4/16 in. — — — — — — —...
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f/2.8 f/5.6 f/11 f/16 f/22 [f=135mm] 4 ft. 11-6/16 in. 4 ft. 11-3/16 in. 4 ft. 10-15/16 in. 4 ft. 10-7/16 in. 4 ft. 9-13/16 in. 4 ft. 9 in. 4 ft. 7-13/16 in. — — — — — — —...
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473 ft. 9-15/16 in. 335 ft. 4-11/16 in. 237 ft. 6-2/16 in. 168 ft. 3-10/16 in. — — — — — — — • With the Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) system, as the shooting distance decreases, the focal length also decreases.
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