Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G... User manual

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AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
IF-ED
使用説明書 (P.4 – 13)
Instruction Manual (PP.14 – 23)
Bedienungsanleitung (S. 24 – 33)
Manuel d'utilisation (P. 34 – 43)
Manual de instrucciones (PP. 44 – 53)
Manuale di istruzioni (PP. 54 – 63)
(P. 64 – 73)
(P. 74 – 83)

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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 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.
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 equipment to a
Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.
Do not use the camera or lens in the presence of flammable gas
If the electronic equipment is operated in the presence of flammable gas, it could
result in an explosion or a 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 other
small parts into their mouths.
Observe the following precautions when handling the camera and
lens
• Keep the camera or lens unit dry. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric
shock.
• Do not handle or touch the unit with wet hands. Failure to do so could result in
electric shock.
• When the lens will not be used for a long 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 might focus sunlight onto an object.

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Nomenclature
Usable cameras and available functions
There may be some restrictions or limitation for available functions. Refer to your
camera instruction manual for details.
*Sold exclusively in the USA. **Sold exclusively in the USA and Canada.
*1 P includes AUTO (General-Purpose Program) and Vari-Program System.
*2 Manual (M) is not available.
• If this lens is used with cameras not compatible with vibration reduction, set the
vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (to [OFF]. With a Pronea 600i/6i camera, in
particular, battery power may become quickly depleted if this switch is left [ON].
( ): Reference page
1Lens hood (p.20)
2Lens hood attachment index (p.20)
3Lens hood setting index (p.20)
4Lens hood mounting index (p.20)
5Zoom ring (p.19)
6Focal length scale
7Focal length index line
8Focus ring (p.17)
9Distance scale
!Mounting index
"Lens mount rubber gasket (p.16)
#CPU contacts (p.16)
$Infrared compensation index
(at 70mm) (p.17)
%Distance index line
&Vibration reduction mode switch
(p.18)
(Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch
(p.18)
)Focus mode switch (p.17)
Cameras
Vibration reduction Autofocus
Exposure mode
P*1S A M
D2-Series, D1-Series, D200, D100,
D70-Series, D50
F6, F5, F100, F80-Series/N80-Series*,
F75-Series/N75-Series*,
F65-Series/N65-Series*
Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S*2
F4-Series, F90X/ N90s*, F90-Series/
N90*, F70-Series/N70*
F60-Series/ N60*, F55-Series/
N55-Series*, F50-Series/N50*,
F-401x/N5005*, F-401s/ N4004s*,
F-401/N4004*
F-801s/N8008s*, F-801/N8008*,
F-601M/N6000*
F3AF, F-601/N6006*, F-501/
N2020**, Nikon MF cameras
(except F-601M/N6000*)
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED lens.
This is a high-performance zoom lens featuring special Vibration Reduction (VR2)
and high-speed Internal Focusing (IF) mechanisms. It also employs a Silent (S) Wave
Motor to drive the focusing mechanism.
■Major features
• Pictures can be taken at shutter speeds approx. 4 stops* slower than is possible
without using a VR2lens, thus expanding the range of usable shutter speed
options and making shooting without a tripod at various zoom settings much easier.
(*Under Nikon measurement conditions. The effects of vibration reduction vary
depending on individual and shooting conditions.)
• Two vibration reduction modes are available: (1) the [NORMAL] mode for reducing
camera shake, and (2) the [ACTIVE] mode for reducing camera shake when taking
pictures from a moving vehicle.
• Panning is also possible, as the lens automatically distinguishes panning from
camera shake (in [NORMAL] mode) and vibration reduction works effectively.
• Autofocus (A) or manual (M) mode can easily be selected with the Focus mode
switch.
• Autofocusing with manual override is provided, allowing instant change from
autofocusing to manual focusing.
• More accurate exposure control is possible when this is mounted on a Nikon camera
having 3D Matrix Metering capability, because subject distance information is
transferred from the lens to the camera body.
• The use of two ED (extra-low dispersion) lens elements ensures sharp pictures
virtually free of color fringing. Also, by utilizing a 9-blade diaphragm that produces a
nearly circular aperture, out-of-focus images in front of or behind the subject are
rendered as pleasing blurs.
• The closest focusing distance possible is 1.5m or 4.9 ft. (at all zoom settings).
■Important
• Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts #.
• When mounted on Nikon digital SLR (Nikon DX format) cameras, such as the
D2-Series and D50, the lens’ picture angle becomes 22°50’- 5°20’ and its 35mm
equivalent focal length range is approx. 105mm -450mm.
• If the lens mount rubber gasket "is damaged, be sure to visit the nearest Nikon
authorized dealer or service center for repair.

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2. Focusing
Set your camera’s focus mode selector according to this chart.
■Autofocus with manual override (M/A mode)
1Set the Focus mode switch )to [M/A].
Note: Be sure to set the switch so that the indicator aligns with
[M/A] precisely.
2Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the focus
by operating the separate Focus ring 8while lightly depressing
the shutter release button or the AF start (AF-ON) button on the
camera.
3To cancel manual override, again lightly depress the shutter release button or the AF
start button on the camera. This will return the camera to autofocus mode.
■Infrared compensation
With infrared film, manual compensation must be made to the focused distance. First,
focus manually on the subject. Rotate the focus ring 8to realign the distance scale
referring to the table below. Attach a red (R60) filter for infrared photography, and
then shoot.
Lens’ focus mode
Cameras MM/A
Camera’s
focus mode
D2-Series, D1-Series, D200, D100,
D70-Series, D50, F6, F5, F4-Series,
F100, F90X/ N90s*, F90-Series/N90*,
F80-Series/N80-Series*,
F75-Series/N75-Series*,
F70-Series/N70*,
F65-Series/N65-Series*,
Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S
F55-Series/N55-Series*,
F60-Series/N60*, F50-Series/N50*,
F-801s/N8008s*, F-801/N8008*,
F-601M/N6000*, F-401x/N5005*,
F-401s/ N4004s*, F-401/N4004*
AF
(C / S)
MF
AF
(C / S)
MF
Manual focus
(Focus assist is available,
except with the F-601M/N6000*.)
Autofocus with
manual priority
Manual focus
(Focus assist
is available.)
Manual focus
(Focus assist is available.)
* Sold exclusively in the USA.
M/A M
Indicator
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Compensation from distance index line %
70mm Shift the distance scale to the infrared
compensation index $. (3.9mm)
100mm 1.6mm
135mm 0.7mm
200mm 0.2mm
300mm 0mm (No compensation is necessary)
Focal length

Panning shots
Camera shake
Number of vibrations
Strength of vibration
Camera shake
when taking pictures
from a moving
vehicle
Set the vibration reduction mode
switch to [NORMAL].
Set the vibration reduction mode
switch to [ACTIVE].
When taking pictures
Set the vibration reduction mode switch
to either [NORMAL] or [ACTIVE]
When taking panning shots
Set the vibration reduction mode switch
to [NORMAL].
When taking pictures from a moving vehicle
Set the vibration reduction mode switch
to [ACTIVE].
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3. Vibration reduction mode (VR@)
■Basic concept of vibration reduction
■The effects of vibration reduction
Pictures can be taken at shutter speeds approx. 4 stops* slower than is possible
without using a VR2lens.(*Under Nikon measurement conditions. The effects of
vibration reduction vary depending on individual and shooting conditions.)
■Setting the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch
1Set the Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (to [ON].
Note: Be sure to set the switch so that the indicator aligns
with [ON] precisely.
2Vibration is reduced when the shutter release button is lightly
pressed. Because vibration is reduced in the viewfinder, auto/manual
focusing and exact framing of the subject are made easier.
3To cancel the vibration reduction mode, set the Vibration
reduction ON/OFF switch (to [OFF].
■Setting the vibration reduction mode switch &
NORMAL: The vibration reduction mechanism primarily reduces
camera shake, making smooth panning shots
possible.
ACTIVE: The vibration reduction mechanism reduces camera
shake when taking pictures and those from a moving
vehicle. In this mode, the lens does not automatically
distinguish panning from camera shake.
Note: Be sure to set the switch so that the indicator aligns with
[NORMAL] or [ACTIVE] precisely.
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■Notes on using vibration reduction
• Wait until the image in the viewfinder stops vibrating before fully depressing the
shutter release button after you have lightly pressed the shutter release button.
• When taking panning shots, be sure to set the vibration reduction mode switch to
[NORMAL]. If you move the camera in a wide arc when panning, vibration in the
direction of that movement is not affected. For example, if you pan the camera
horizontally, only vibration in the vertical direction is reduced, making smooth pans
much easier.
• Due to the characteristics of the vibration reduction mechanism, the image in the
viewfinder may become blurred after releasing the shutter. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not turn the camera power OFF or remove the lens from the camera while the
vibration reduction mode is in operation. (Otherwise, the lens may emit a chattering
noise if the camera is shaken. This is not a malfunction. Turn the camera power ON
again to correct this.)
• With F80-Series/N80-Series, F75-Series/N75-Series, F65-Seris/N65-Series, D200,
D100, D70-Series and D50 cameras featuring a built-in flash, vibration reduction
does not work while the built-in flash is recycling.
• When the lens is mounted on a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (
to [OFF]. However, set the switch to [ON] when using a tripod without securing the
tripod head, or when using a monopod.
• With AF cameras featuring an AF start (AF-ON) button, such as D2-Series, D200, F6
and F5 models, vibration reduction will not operate even if the AF-ON button is
depressed.
4. Focusing, zooming, and depth of field (p.84)
First turn the zoom ring 5until the desired composition is framed in the viewfinder
before focusing. If your camera has a depth of field preview (stop-down) button or
lever, depth of field can be observed while looking through the camera viewfinder.
5. Variable maximum apertures
Zooming the lens from 70mm to 300mm decreases the maximum aperture approx. 2/3
of an f/stop. For cameras with TTL metering, there is no need to adjust the aperture.
Likewise, for TTL auto flash photography with Nikon Speedlights, no adjustment is
required. When using a separate exposure meter or taking photographs in the non-TTL
flash mode, select the appropriate aperture value according to the focal length setting
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6. Setting the aperture
Set the aperture on the camera body.
7. Using bayonet hood HB-36 1
■Attaching the hood
Align the lens hood attachment index ( ) 2on the
hood (either one of the two indexes) with the lens hood
mounting index 4on the lens, and turn the hood 1
clockwise until it click stops to secure.
• Make sure that the lens hood mounting index 4
aligns with the lens hood setting index ( ) 3.
• If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting
can occur.
• To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold
it by its base (around the lens hood attachment index)
rather than its outer edge.
• To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse position.
■Detaching the hood
While holding the base of the hood (near the lens hood attachment index) rather than
its outer edge, turn it counterclockwise to detach.
8. Flash pictures using cameras with a built-in flash
To prevent vignetting, do not use a lens hood 1.
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9. 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:
: Excellent focusing
—: Not available.
( ): Indicates degree of exposure compensation needed (Center-Weighted metering
only). For F6 cameras, compensate by selecting “Other screen” in Custom
Setting “b6: Screen comp.” and setting the EV level to -2.0 to +2.0 in 0.5 EV
steps. When using screens other than type B or E, “Other screen” must be
selected even when the required compensation value is “0” (no compensation
required). For F5 cameras, compensate using Custom Setting #18 on the camera
body. For F4-Series cameras, compensate using the Exposure Compensation Dial
for the focusing screen.
See instruction manual of the camera body for more details.
Blank box means not applicable. Since type M screen can be used for both macro-
photography at a 1:1 magnification ratio and for photomicrography, it has different
applications than other screens.
• When using the B and E focusing screens in cameras other than those listed above,
refer to the columns for the B and E screens.
Screen
Camera
F5+DP-30 ◎―◎――――――◎―◎―◎―◎G1/G2
G3/G4
B C E EC-B
EC-E F J K L M P U
F4+DP-20
F4+DA-20
F5+DA-30
A◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎――◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎F6 ――――◎◎◎◎――◎

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10. Lens care
• Clean the 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. Wipe in a circular motion from center to outer edge, taking care not to leave
traces or touch other parts of the lens.
• Never use thinner or benzene to clean the lens as this might damage it, result in a
fire, or cause health problems.
• To protect the front lens element, an NC filter is available. A lens hood 1also helps
protect the front of the lens.
• When storing the lens in its lens case, attach both front and rear caps.
• When the lens will not be used for a long time, store it in a cool, dry place to
prevent mold. Also 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.
11. Standard accessories
• 67mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67 • Rear lens cap LF-1
• Bayonet hood HB-36 • Flexible lens pouch CL-1022
12. Optional accessories
• 67mm screw-in filters, including circular polarizing filter II
13. Incompatible accessories
• Teleconverters (all models) • Auto Ring BR-4 and all models of Auto Extension
Ring PK, K Ring and Bellows focusing attachment.
Other accessories may not be suitable for use with this lens. For details, carefully read
your accessories instruction manual.

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14. Specifications
Type of lens: G-type AF-S Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and Nikon
bayonet mount
Focal length: 70mm–300mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.5–5.6
Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 groups (2 ED lens elements)
Picture angle: 34°20’-8°10’ [22°50’-5°20’ with Nikon digital cameras
(Nikon DX format); 27°40’-6°40’ with IX240 system
cameras]
Focal length scale: 70, 100, 135, 200, 300mm
Distance information: Output to camera body
Zoom control: Manually via separate zoom ring
Focusing: Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) system (utilizing an internal
Silent Wave Motor); manually via separate focus ring
Vibration reduction: Lens-shift method using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Shooting distance scale: Graduated in meters and feet from 1.5m (5 ft.) to infinity (∞)
Closest focus distance: 1.5m (4.9 ft.) at all zoom settings
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 pcs. (rounded)
Diaphragm: Fully automatic
Aperture range: f/4.5 to f/32 (at 70mm), f/5.6 to f/40 (at 300mm)
Exposure measurement: Via full-aperture method
Attachment size: 67mm (P = 0.75mm)
Dimensions: Approx. 80mm dia. x 143.5mm extension from the camera’s
lens mount flange
Weight: Approx. 745g (26.3 oz)
Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on
the part of the manufacturer.