Nikon AF-S OX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.S-S.6G EO VR II User manual

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Notes on Safety Operations
~CAUTION
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could
result
in injury. Repairs should be performed only by
qualified technicians. Should the camera or lens break
open
as the result of afall or other accident, take the
product to aNikon-authorized service representative for
inspection after unplugging the product
and/or removing
the battery.
Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from
the camera or
lens, remove the battery immediately, taking
care
to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in
injury.
After removing or disconnecting the power source, take
the
product to aNikon-authorized service representative
for inspection.
Do not use the camera or lens in the presence of
flammable
gas
Operating electronic equipment in the presence of
flammable gas could result in an explosion or fire.
Do not look at the sun through the lens or viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light sources through the
lens or viewfinder could cause permanent visual
impairment.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from
putting the batteries or othersmall parts into their mouths.
Observe the following precautions when handling
the
camera and lens
• Keep the camera and lens unitdry. Failure to do so could
result
in fire or electric shock.
•Do
not handle or touch the camera or lens unit with wet
hands. Failure to do so could result in electric shock.
•When shooting with back-lighting,
do not point the lens
at the
sun orallow sunlight to pass directly down the lens
as this may cause the camera to overheat and possibly
cause afire.
•When the lens will
not be used for an extended period of
time, attach both front and rear lens caps and store the
lens away from direct sunlight. Failure
to do so could
result
in a fire, as the lens may focus sunlight onto a
flammable object.

•Nomenclature
@----,
CD Lens hood (P. 18)
@Lens hood attachment index B
(P. 18)
@Lens hood setting index (P. 18)
@Lens hood mounting index
(P. 18)
® Zoom ring (P. 15)
®Focal length scale (P. 15)
oFocal length index
®Distance scale
®Distance index line
@Focus ring (P. 15)
® Mounting index
@Lens mount rubber gasket
(P. 19)
@ CPU contacts (P. 19)
@Focus mode switch (P. 15)
@Vibration reduction ON/OFF
switch
(P. 16)
@Vibration reduction mode
switch
(P. 16)
® Zoom lock switch
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Thank you for purchasing the AF-S OX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G EO VR II lens. OX NIKKOR lenses are specially
designed for
use with Nikon digital-SLR (Nikon OX-format) cameras, such as the 0300-series and 090. When
mounted on Nikon OX-format cameras, the lens picture angle is equivalent to approximately l.5x the focal length
in 35mm format. Before using this lens, please read these instructions and refer to your camera's User's Manual.
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•Majorfeatures
• By enabling vibration reduction (VRII), slower shutter
speeds (approximately four stops*) can be used, thus
increasing the range
of usable shutter speeds and
zoom positions, particularly
when hand-holding the
camera.
(*Based on results achieved under Nikon
measurement conditions. The effects
of vibration
reduction may vary according
to shooting conditions
and
use.)
•It is possible to switch between NORMAL mode,
which reduces effects
of camera shake under normal
shooting conditions, and
ACTIVE mode, which
reduces effects
of more noticeable camera shake
such
as that which occurs when taking pictures from
amoving vehicle.
In NORMAL mode, the camera automatically
distinguishes camera shake from panning
motion to
reduce the effects of camera shake with horizontal or
vertical panning.
•Superior optical performance and rendering
characteristics are maximized
with the use of three
asphericallens elements and
two extra-low
dispersion
(EO) glass elements, which ensure
correction
of chromatic aberration. In addition, the
rounded aperture produces soft and pleasing blur
characteristics in portions
of pictures that are out-of-
focus.

• Focusing, zooming, and d~th offield
Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring C§) to adjust the
focal length until the desired composition
is framed.
If your camera has adepth-of-field preview (stop-
down) button or lever, depth of field can be previewed
through the camera viewfinder.
•This lens
is equipped with the Nikon Internal
Focusing
(IF) system. As the shooting distance
decreases,
the focal length also decreases.
•The distance scale does
not indicate the precise
distance between the subject and the camera. Values
are approximateand should be used only as ageneral
gUide. When shooting distant landscapes,
depth of
field may influence operation so thatthe camera may
focus at aposition
that is closer than infinity.
•When the zoom lock switch @
is set to LOCK
position at the focal length of 18mm,thezoom ring is
locked, When carrying the camera, lockthezoom ring
to prevent the lens from extending due to its own
weight.
•Setting the aperture
Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.
•Variable maximum apertures
Zooming the lens from 18mm to 200mm decreases the
maximum aperture by 1 1/
3stop.
However, there
is no need to adjust the aperture
setting
to achieve correct exposures because the
camera automatically compensates for this variable.
• Focusing (Fig. A)
Set yourcamera's focus mode selector according to the
chart below:
Camera focus
Lens' focus mode switch
mode
MIA M
AF (/\/S/C) Autofocus with Manual focus
(Focus
manual override assist is available.)
MF
Manual focus (Focus assist is available.)
For more information on camera focus modes, refer to
your camera's User's Manual.
Autofocus with manual override (MIA
mode)
IT] Set the lens focus mode switch @ to MIA.
rn Autofocus is enabled, but autofocus operation can
be overridden by rotating the separate focus ring
@) while pressing the shutter-release button
halfway, or by pressing the AF-ON button on the
camera body of cameras so equipped.
W Press the' shutter-release button halfway or the AF-
ON button once again to cancel manual focus and
resume autofocus.
Getting good results with autofocus
Refer to "Notes on using wide- or super wide-angle AF
NIKKOR lenses" (P. 21).
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~ Low ... --- Strength of vibrations ---.~ High
•Vibration reduction mode (VRII)
Basic concept behind vibration reduction
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to
NORMAL.
o Set the vibration reduction mode switch to
ACTIVE.
Setting the vibration reduction ON/OFF
switch (Fig.
B)
ON: The effects of camera shake are reduced
while
the shutter- release button is pressed
halfwayand also atthe instant
the shutter is
released. Because vibration is reduced in
the viewfinder, auto/manual focusing and
exact framing
of the subject are easier.
OFF: The effects of camera shake are not reduced.
Setting the vibration reduction mode switch
(Fig.
C)
Set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to ON and
choose avibration reduction mode with
the vibration
reduction
mode switch.
NORMAL: The vibration reduction mechanism
primarily reduces the effects
of camera
shake. The effects
of camera shake are also
reduced
with horizontal and vertical
panning.
ACTIVE: The vibration reduction mechanism
reduces
the effects of camera shake, such as
that which occurs when taking pictures
from a
moving vehicle, whether it be
normal
or more intense camera shake. In
this mode, camera shake is not
automatically distinguished
from panning
motion.
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Set the vibration reduction
When taking pictures mode switch to either
NORMAL
or ACTIVE.
When taking panning
Set the vibration reduction
shots mode switch to NORMAL.
When taking pictures Set the vibration reduction
from amoving vehicle mode switch to ACTIVE.
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Notes on using vibration reduction
•After pressing the shutter-release button halfway,
wait until the image
in the viewfinder stabilizes
before pressing the shutter-release
button the rest of
the way down.
•Due
to the characteristics of the vibration reduction
mechanism, the image
in the viewfinder may be
blurred after the shutter
is released. This is not a
malfunction.
•When taking panning shots, be sure
to set the
vibration reduction mode switch
to NORMAL.
Ifthe camera is panned in awide arc, compensation
for camera
shake in the panning direction is not
performed. For example, only the effects of vertical
camera
shake is reduced with horizontal panning.
•Do
not turn the camera off or remove the lens frorn
the camera while vibration reduction is operating.
Failure
to observe this note could result in the lens
sounding and feeling as if an internal component is
loose or broken when it is shaken. This is not a
malfunction.Turn the camera on again
to correct this.
•With cameras featuring abuilt-in flash, vibration
reduction does notfunction while the built-in flash
is
charging.
•With autofocus cameras featuring
an AF-ON button,
vibration reduction does
not function even when the
AF-ON button is pressed. II
•When the camera is mounted on atripod, set the
vibration reduction ON/OFF switch @
to OFF.
However, set the switch to ON when using atripod
without securing the tripod head, or when using a
monopod.
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•The built-in flash and vignetting
•The built-in flash cannot be used over distances of
less than 0.6 m(2.0 ft.).
•To
prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood.
* Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around the
image that occurs when light emitted by the flash is
obstructed by the lens hood, or by the lens barrel
depending upon the focal length or shooting
distance.
Cameras Supported focallengthl
Shooting distance
0300-series/ •18mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater
0200/0100
•24mm or longer/No restriction
090/080
•24mm and 35mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater
•50mm or longer/No restriction
070-series/
05000/03000/
•24mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater
060/050/
•35mm or longer/No restriction
040-series
The
built-in flash on the 0100 has an angle of coverage
suited to focal lengths of 20mm and greater.
Vignetting occurs at afocal length of 18mm.
•Using the lens hood
The lens hood blocks light rays that have harmful
effects on pictures. It also helps to protect the glass
surface
of the lens.
Attaching the hood
• To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold
it by the lens hood attachment index (r) rather
than its outer edge.
•
If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting
may occur.
•
The lens can be stored with the lens hood attached in
the reverse position.

• Lens care
• 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 asoft, clean cotton cloth or
lens tissue moistened
with ethanol (alcohol) or lens
cleaner. Wipe
in acircular motion from the center to
the outer edge, taking care not to leave traces or
touch other parts of the lens.
•Never
use organic solvent such as thinner or benzene
to clean the lens, as this could cause damage, result in
afire, or cause health problems.
•
NC filters are available to protect the front lens
element.The lens
hood also helps to protect the front
of the lens.
•When storing the lens in its flexible lens pouch,attach
both the front and rear lens caps.
•When
the lens is mounted on acamera, do not pick
up or hold the camera and lens by the lens hood.
•When
the lens will not be used for an extended
period
of time, store it in acool, dry place to prevent
mold and rust.
Be sure to store the lens away from
direct sunlight or chemicals such
as camphor or
naphthalene.
•Do
not get water on the lens or drop it in water as this
will cause it
to rust and malfunction.
•Reinforced plastic
is used for certain parts of the lens.
To avoid damage, never leave the lens in an
excessively hot place.
•Standard accessories
•72mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-72
• Rear Lens Cap LF-l
•Bayonet Hood HB-35
•Flexible
Lens Pouch CL -1018
•Optional accessory
•72mm screw-on filters
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7 pes. (rounded)
0.5 m (1.6 ft.) at all zoom settings
Fully automatic
f/3.5
to f/22 (at 18mm),
f/5.6
to f/36 (at 200mm)
Via full-aperture method
Closest focusing
distance:
No. ofdiaphragm
blades:
Diaphragm:
Aperture
range:
Exposure
measurement:
Attachment
size:
Dimensions:
72 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Approximately 77 mm (dia.) x 96.5
mm (extension from the camera's
lens-mounting flange)
Weight: Approximately 565 g(19.9 oz)
Specifications and designs are subject to change without
notice orobligation
on the part of the manufacturer.
16 elements in 12 groups
(3 aspherical lens and 2 ED lens
elements)
76°-8°
18,24,35,
50, 70, 135, 200mm
Output to camera
Manually
via separate zoom ring
Nikon Internal Focusing
(IF) system,
autofocus using aSilent Wave
Motor, manually
via separate focus
nng
Lens-shift
method using voice coil
motors
(VCMs)
Graduated in meters and feet from
0.5 m (3 ft) to infinity (00 )
•Specifications
Type of lens: G-type AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR lens
with built-in CPU and Nikon
bayonet
mount (speciallydesigned
for use
with Nikon digital-SLR-
Nikon DX-format-cameras)
18mm-200mm
f/3.5-5.6
Focal length:
Maximum
aperture:
Lens
construction:
Picture angle:
Focal length
scale:
Distance
information:
Zoom control:
Focusing:
Vibration
reduction:
Shooting
distance scale:
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