Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR User manual

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Before
using
this
product,
please
carefully
read
both
these
instructions
and
the
camera
manual.
Note:
When
mounted
on
a
OX-format
digital
single-lens
reflex
camera
such
as
the
07100
or
05500,
this
lens
has
an
angle
of
view
of
5°20'
and
a
focal
length
equivalent
to
450
mm
(35
mm
format).
&
WARNINGS
•
Donotdisassembleormodify.ln
the
event
of
malfunction,
the
product
should
be
repaired
only
by
a
qualified
technician.
Should
the
product
break
open
as
the
result
ofa
fall
or
other
accident,
avoid
touching
exposed
parts.
Failure
to
observe
these
precautions
could
result
in
electric
shock
or
other
injury.
•
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.
•
Keep
dry.
Do
not
expose
the
product
to
water
or
handle
with
wet
hands.
Failure
to
observe
this
precaution
could
result
in
fire
or
electric
shock.
•
Donotusein
thepresenceofflammablegas.
Operating
the
equipment
at
filling
stations
or
in
the
presence
of
propane
or
other
flammable
gas
or
dust
could
result
in
explosion
or
fire.
•
Do
not
look
at
the
sun
through
the
lens
or
the
camera
viewfinder.
Viewing
the
sun
or
other
bright light
source
through
the
lens
or
viewfinder
could
cause
permanent
visual
impairment.
&CAUTIONS
•
Keepoutofreachofchildren.
Failure
to
observe
this
precaution
could
result
in
injury
or
product malfunction.
•
Do
not
focus
sunlight
through
the
lens.
Sunlight
focused
through
the
lens
could
cause
fire.
When
shooting
backlit
subjects
keep
the
sun
well
out of
the
frame;
if
the
lens
will
not
be
used
for
an
extended
period,
replace
the
lens
caps
and
store
out of
direct
sunlight.
•
Do
not
overheat.
Do
not
leave
the
product
in
locations
exposed
to
extreme-
ly
high
temperatures,
such
as
in
an
enclosed
vehicle
in
direct
sunlight,
or
wrap
the
product
in
a
towel
or
handkerchief
or
otherwise
cover
the
product
while
it
is
in
use.
Failure
to
observe
these
precautions
could
result
in
fire
or
product
malfunction.

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• Parts of the Lens (Figure 1)
G) Lens hood mounting mark
®Focus ring
®Focus distance indicator
@)Focus distance mark
®Lens rotation index
®Lens mounting mark
(])Rubber lens-mount gasket
®CPU contacts
®Focus-mode switch
*Optional.
• Compatibility
@Focus limit switch
@Vibration reduction switch
@Lens hood
@Lens hood lock mark
@Lens hood alignment mark
®Position indices (90°)*
®Tripod collar ring*
@Tripod
collar ring attachment knob*
This lens can be used with 04-series, 03-series, Of, 0810, 0800-series, 0750,
0700, 0610, 0600, 0300-series, 07100, 07000, 05500, 05300, 05200, 05100,
05000, 03300, 03200, and 03100 cameras. For up-to-date information on com-
patible cameras, see our latest catalogs or visit the Nikon website for your area.
• Focus
Supported focus modes are shown in the following table (for information
on camera focus modes, see the camera manual).
1 Lens focus mode
Camera ·~
__ focus ~ode J AIM .~.......___+-~----=-M~/-A ........ .....,_ __ ~----~ ......... M~
AF __ ,;1·: ~~~~~~c~~e~:~he ~~~~~c~~e~:~he ~tahn~l~c~~~~~c
(AF priority) (manual priority) rangefinder
------~-- -------~----~-------~-------------
MF Manual focus with electronic rangefinder
-~--~~--. --~1----------~-------...._..._---~------
MIA and AIM Modes
• M/A: Autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens
focus ring.
• AIM: As above, except that the focus ring must be rotated
farther before autofocus is over-ridden, preventing acci-
dental changes to focus caused by unintended operation
of the focus ring.
[I] Slide the lens focus-mode switch to A/M or M/A.
[[] 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). To refocus using autofocus, press the
shutter-release button halfway
or press the AF-ON 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.
· oo-3 m: If your subject will always be at distance of at least
3m (9.9 ft), select this option for faster focusing.

• Depth of Field
If the camera offers depth-of-field preview (stop down), depth of field can be
previewed in the viewfinder.
Note: Note that the focus distance indicator is intended only as a guide and may
not accurately show the distance to the subject and ma~ due to depth of field or
other factors, not show oo 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 obscures the built-in flash).
• Vibration Reduction (VR)
Vibration reduction (VR) reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing
shutter speeds up to 4.5 stops slower than would otherwise be the case,
increasing the range of shutter speeds available. The effects ofVR on shutter
speed are measured in NORMAL mode according to Camera and Imaging
Products Association (CIPA) standards; FX-format lenses are measured us-
ing FX-format digital cameras, OX-format lenses using OX-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 effect when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
• Select SPORT when photographing athletes and other sub-
jects that are moving rapidly and unpredictably. Vibration
reduction takes effect 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 be
blurred after the shutter is released. This does not indicate amalfunction.
• 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 ofa 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 effect. If power to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on, the lens
may rattle when shaken. This is not amalfunction, and can be corrected
by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on.
• If the camera is equipped with abuilt-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 oftripod 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
(e)
with
the
lens
hoodalignmentmark
(r)
and
then
rotate
the hood
(8)
until
the
e
mark
is
aligned
with
the
lens
hood
lock
mark
(-0
).
When
attaching
or
removing
the
hood,
hold
it
near
the
r
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
(-0).
•
The
Optional
RT-1
Tripod Collar
Ring
Loosen
the
tripod
collar
ring
attachment
knob
to
rotate
the
camera
to
the
desired
position
and
orient
the
display
horizontally
or
vert
i
cally.
Note
that
your
hand
may
come
into
contact
with
the
tripod if
you
rotate
the
camera
while
holding it
by
the
handgrip.
Depending
on
how
the
camera
or
tripod
is
attached,
camera
shake
may
be
reduced
by
attaching
the
tripod
to
the
camera
tripod
socket.
6CAUTION
Fully
tighten
the
tripod
collar
ring
attachment
knob
when
attaching
tripod
collar
ring.
Failure
to
observe
this
precaution
could
result
in
the
tripod
col-
lar
ring
becoming
detached
from
the
lens,
causing
injury.
Attaching
the
Tripod
Collar
Ring
(Figure
2)
OJ
Loosen
the
tripod
collar
ring
attachment
knob
(Q).
[[]
Open
the
ring.
Pull
the
attachment
knob
toward
you
(8)
and
open
the
ring
(C)).
[[]
Place
the
lens
in
the
ring
(8).
[!]
Close
the
ring.
Pull
the
attachment
knob
toward
you
(0)
and
close
the
ring
(0).
Do
not
use
excessive
force,
as
your
hand
could
be
caught
in
the
ring.
[[]
Tighten
the
attachment
knob
(8).

Positioning
the
Camera
{Figure
3)
Loosen
the attachment
knob
(Ci»),
adjust the
position
indices
to
the
desired
vertical
or
horizontal orientation
(0),
and
then
tighten the attachment
knob
(~).
Removing
the
Tripod
Collar
Ring
(Figure
4)
[]
Loosen
the
attachment
knob
(.,).
[[]
Remove
the
ring.
Pulling
the attachment
knob
toward
you
(~),
open
(i))
and
remove
the
lens
(~).
•
Lens
Care
•
The
lens
returns
to
maximum
aperture
when
removed
from
the
camera.
To
protect
the
interior of
the
lens,
store
it out ofdirect sunlight
or
replace
the
lens
caps.
•
Do
not
pick
up
or
hold
the
lens
or
camera
using
only
the
lens
hood.
•
Keep
the
CPU
contacts
clean.
•
Bright
light
sources
in
the
frame
may
result
in
pictures
with
ring-shaped,
circular,
or
other
forms
of
flare,
which
can
be
reduced
using
Capture
NX-D;
for
more
information,
see
the
software
manual.
Capture
NX-D
is
available
from
the
Nikon
website.
Be
sure
to
keep
your
software
up
to
date.
Cus-
tomers
without Internet
access
are
invited
to
contact a
Nikon-authorized
service
center
for
assistance.
•
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.
•
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
out-
wards
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 ofdistilled
water,
etha-
nol,
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
ele-
ment
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
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
• 77 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77 • Bayonet Hood HB-73
• Rear Lens Cap LF-4
• Lens Case CL-M3
• CompatibleAccessories
• 77 mm screw-on filters
• Tripod collar ring RT-1
• AF-1/AF-S Teleconverters TC-14E ffC-14E II ffC-14E lllffC-17E II* ffC-20E* I
TC -20E II* ffC -20E Ill*
*
Autofocus is available only with single-servo AF (AF-S) and then only
when the lens is mounted on a camera that supports f/8.
• Specifications
Type ----rypeE-AF-S lens with built-in CPU and Fmount
~;:i'::"!~:p~~~r¢ l:/~0 mm
Lensiconstrllction 16 elements in 10 groups (including 1 ED lens element,
1 PF (phase Fresnel) lens element, and lens elements with
l
l Nano-Crystal or fluorine coatings)
An!Jie;of view I· Nikon FX-format D-SLR cameras: 8° 10'
j· Nikon OX-format D-SLR cameras: so 20'
Distance illforlllation 1Output to camera
Focusing j Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with autofo-
.i cus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate
I .
1 focus nng for manual focus
Vi~r~ti~~.r~,~.~~:~~ .. ,, .,J Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Focus distance indicator. 1.4 m- oo
Minim"mfocusdis~anc~ 1.4 m (4.60 ft) from focal plane
Diaphragm
1
blades
Diaphragm
Aperture range
Focuslimitswitch
Filter-attachment size
DirTiellsions
Weight
9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Automatic electronic aperture control
f/4-32
Full aperture
Two positions: FULL (oo-1.4m) and oo-3 m
77 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Approx. 89 mm maximum diameter x 147.5 mm
(distance from camera lens mount ftange)
1 Approx. 755 g (1.71b)
Nikon reserves the right to change the ncations of the hardware described in
this manual at any time and without prior notice.

MODEL SERIAL NUMBER
AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR
5 YEARS OF PROTECTION
1 YEAR NIKON INC. USA LIMITED WARRANTY
+ 4 YEARS NIKON INC. USA EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE
LENS EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE ( USA )
Register your ESC online:
www.nikonusa.com/register
Registration within ten days of purchase required for ESC coverage.
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Printed in Japan lY£20001-01

MODEL
SERIAL
NUMBER
1 YEAR
NIKON
INC.
USA
LIMITED
WARRANTY
AND
4 YEAR
NIKON
INC. USA EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE =
5 YEARS
To
activate your Extended Service Coverage (HESC'), you
mustregister
your
ESC
online
with
Nikon Inc.
within
ten
days
from
the
date
of
the
original retail purchase
of
this NIKKOR
Lens. Failure
to
register your
ESC
within
such
ten
day
period
invalidates
your
ESC.
To
register online:
http://www.nikonusa.com/register.
This
ESC
becomes valid upon
the
expiration
of
the
Nikon Inc.
Lens
One Year USA Limited Warranty
that
was included
with
your NIKKOR lens and
provides
the
coverage specified
below
for a period
of
four additional years
for
a total
of
5 years
of
protection.
During the period
of
your
ESC,
repairs resulting from defects in materials
or
workmanship will be performed
at
no-charge by Nikon Inc. subject to the
follow
ing:
1.
ESC
applies
to
the
original consumer purchaser only and
is
not
transferable
or
assignable.
2.
ESC
does
not
cover repairs resulting from
or
due
to
misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration
or
accident or
to
any product
that
has had its serial number
altered
or
removed.
3.
ESC
does
not
cover repairs resulting directly
or
indirectly from the
use
of
unauthorized replacement parts, accessories and/or service performed by
unauthorized personnel.
4.
Coverage dates will be determined by the date indicated on your bill
of
sale.
5.
ESC
is
valid only in the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto
Rico
and the
US
Virgin Islands.
6.
ESC
can
be
performed only by Nikon Inc.'s Melville,
NY
or
El
Segundo, CA repair facil
it
ies
identified below.
7.
ESC
is
valid only
for
the
NIKKOR
lens indicated on your bill
of
sale
and only
when
that
product
is
purchased by a retail consumer from an authorized Nikon dealer
or
reseller
who
purchased it from Nikon
Inc.
or
from
an
authorized Nikon
U.S.
distributor
that
purchased
it
from Nikon
Inc.
Suc
h
NIKKOR
lenses m
ay
be
identified
by the Nikon Inc.
Lens
One
Year
USA
Limited Warranty.
The
serial number
of
the
NIKKOR
lens
is
pre-printed on the Nikon Inc. Lens One
Yea
r U
SA
Limited Warrant
y.
NIKKOR
lenses sold by other Nikon distributors
throughout
the
world
are
not
eligible.
Under
no
circumstances shall Nikon Inc.
be
liable
for
any
consequential, incidental, special, indirect, direct,
exemplary
or
punitive
damages
relating
to
or
arising
out
of
the
breach
of
this
ESC
or
any
claim regarding
the
NIKKOR lens, including
but
not
limited
to,
claims
of
negligence, strict
liability
or
breach
of
contract.
TO
OBTAIN
ESC
SERVICE:
Return your NIKKOR lens in person
or
addressed
to
Nikon Inc.'s Melville,
NY
or
El
Segundo, CA
Repair
Fac
ility identified below
to
gether
wit
h:
• This copy
of
the
ESC
document.
• The original Nikon Inc.
Lens
One Year
USA
Limited Warranty.
• Your retail bill
of
sale
indicating
the
purchase date.
You
must pay all postage, shipping, transportation, and insurance costs
to
the
repair facility.
For lenses and
their
accessories needing repair service, kindly send
your
equipment
to
either:
East Coast West Coast
Nikon Inc.
Attn
: Service Dept. Nikon Inc.
Att
n:
Service
Dept.
1300 Walt Whitman
Road,
Melville,
NY
11747-3064 841 Apollo Street, Suite 100,
El
Segundo, CA 90245-4721
For Service Information please visit www.nikonusa.com/service
or
call 800-NIKONUS (800-645-6687) toll free.
THIS
ESC
FORM
MAY
NOT
BE
REPRODUCED
OR
COPIED AND
SHALL
BE
VALID ONLY WITH
PRODUCTS
SOLD
BY
NIKON INC.