Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor ED70-200mm f/2.8 IF User manual

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使用説明書 (P. 2–13)
Instruction Manual (PP. 14–21)
Bedienungsanleitung (S. 22–29)
Manuel d'utilisation (P. 30–37)
Manual de instrucciones (PP. 38–45)
Manuale di istruzioni (PP. 46–53)
(P. 54–61)
(P. 62–69)
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor
ED 70–200mm
f/2.8G IF
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor
ED 70–200mm
f/2.8 IF

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ACTIVE
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M/A M
FULL ∞2.5m
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Nomenclature
1Lens hood
2Lens hood lock release button
3Lens hood attachment index
4Lens hood setting index
5Lens hood mounting index
6Distance scale
7Distance index line
8Focus ring
9Zoom ring
!Focal length scale
"Focal length scale index line
#Tripod collar ring rotating index
$Position indexes (90˚)
%Tripod collar ring
&Mounting index
(Lens mount rubber gasket
)CPU contacts
~Tripod collar mounting foot
+Tripod collar lock screw
,Tripod collar
-Tripod collar lock release lever
.Tripod collar ring fastening screw
/Vibration reduction mode switch
:Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch
;Focusing limit switch
<Focus mode switch
=Focus lock button
Usable cameras and available functions
There may be some restrictions or limitation for available functions. Refer to your
camera’s instruction manual for details.
Cameras Vibration Autofocus
Exposure mode
reduction P*1SAM
F6, F5, F100, F80-Series/N80-Series*,
F75-Series/N75-Series*,
F65-Series/N65-Series*,
D2-Series, D1-Series, D100, D70
Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S*2
F4-Series, F90X/N90s*,
F90-Series/N90*, F70-Series/N70*
F55-Series/N55-Series*,
F60-Series/N60*,
F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005*,
F-401s/N4004s*, F-401/N4004*
F-801s/N8008s*, F-801/N8008*,
F-601M/N6000*
Other Nikon cameras*3
*Sold exclusively in the USA. ○: Possible ×:Impossible
*1P includes AUTO (General-Purpose Program) and Vari-Program System
*2Manual (M) is not available
*3This lens is not compatible with the F3AF
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED 70-200mm f/2.8G IF lens.
This is a high-performance zoom lens featuring special Vibration Reduction (VR) and
high-speed Internal Focusing (IF) mechanisms. It also employs a Silent (S) Wave Motor
to drive the focusing mechanism.
Major features
●With this lens, you can take pictures at shutter speeds approx. 3 stops slower than you
ordinarily could without using a VR lens, expanding the range of usable shutter speed
options and making telephoto shooting much easier without a tripod.
●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 and vibration reduction works effectively (in the NORMAL mode).
●Autofocus (A) or manual (M) mode can easily be selected with the focus mode switch.
●Various functions provided: (1) autofocusing with manual override providing an
instant change from autofocusing to manual focusing, (2) focusing limit switch to limit
AF operation within a certain shooting distance, (3) focus lock button to lock focus on
the lens, etc. (Refer to “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 five 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.
●Closest focusing distance of 1.5m (4.9 ft.) (AF) and 1.4m (4.6 ft.) (MF) are provided.
●Detachable tripod collar is provided and can be removed when not needed.
Important!
●Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts.
●AF-I/AF-S Teleconverters TC-14E/TC-14EII/TC-17EII/TC-20E/TC-20EII are usable. Even
when a teleconverter is attached, both vibration reduction and autofocus functions work
properly.
●When mounted on Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format) D2-Series, D1-Series,
D100 and D70, the lens’ picture angle becomes 22˚50’–8˚ and its 35mm equivalent
focal length range is approx. 105–300mm.
●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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Lens’ focus mode
Cameras M/A M
Autofocus with manual Manual focus
priority (Focus assist is available.)
Manual focus
(Focus assist is available.)
Other Nikon AF cameras Manual focus
(except the F3AF, F-601/N6006*) (Focus assist is available.)
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Focusing
Set your camera’s focus mode selector according to this chart:
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S
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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, D2-Series,
D1-Series, D100, D70
*Sold exclusively in the U.S.A.
Autofocus with manual override (M/A mode)
1Set the focus mode switch to M/A. (Fig. D)
2Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the focus by operating the
separate focus ring while lightly depressing the shutter release button or AF start
(AF-ON) button on the camera body of cameras so equipped.
3To cancel manual override, remove your finger from the shutter release button or the
AF start button.
To limit the range of autofocus (with M/A mode compatible cameras only)
With AF operation, if the subject is always more than 2.5m (8.2 ft.) away, set the
focusing limit switch to “∞–2.5m” to reduce focusing time. If the subject is 2.5m (8.2 ft.)
or closer, set it to “FULL” (Fig. E).
Focus lock (with M/A mode compatible cameras only)
With autofocus operation, focus is locked while pressing the focus lock button. (Fig. C)
・The AF-Lock function can be engaged on either the camera and lens. Focus is locked while
either of these buttons is pressed.
Vibration reduction mode
The following cameras are usable:
35mm SLR cameras: F6, F5, F100, F80-Series/N80-Series, F75-Series/N75-Series,
F65-Series/N65-Series
Digital SLRs cameras: D2-Series, D1-Series, D100, D70
・When using the lens with cameras other than those listed above, set the vibration reduction
mode switch to OFF to cancel the vibration reduction mode. With the Pronea 600i/6i
camera, in particular, battery power may become depleted quickly if this switch is left ON.
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Basic concept of vibration reduction
Setting the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (Fig. F)
ON: Vibration is reduced while the shutter release button is lightly pressed and also at
the instant the shutter is released. Because vibration is reduced in the viewfinder,
auto/manual focusing and exact framing of the subject are easier.
OFF: Vibration is not reduced.
Setting the vibration reduction mode switch (Fig. G)
First, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch ON, then select the following mode:
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.
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Strength of vibrations
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to “NORMAL”.
Panning shots
Camera shake
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to “ACTIVE”.
Camera shake
when taking
pictures from a
moving vehicle
Number of vibrations
When taking pictures
When taking panning shots
When taking pictures from
a moving vehicle
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to
either “NORMAL” or “ACTIVE”.
Set the vibration reduction mode switch
to “NORMAL”.
Set the vibration reduction mode switch
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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.
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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.
●Do not turn the camera power OFF 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.
●If the lens is removed from the camera while the vibration reduction mode is in
operation, the same thing may happen as stated above. Mount the lens and press the
shutter release button halfway to eliminate the chattering noise.
●With F80-Series/N80-Series, F75-Series/N75-Series, F65-Series/N65-Series, D100
and D70 cameras, vibration reduction does not work while the 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.
●If you set the AF start (AF-ON) button to ON on the body of cameras so equipped,
vibration reduction does not operate.
Focusing, zooming, and depth of field
First turn the zoom ring until 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.
Setting the aperture
Because this lens does not have an aperture ring, you must set the aperture on the camera.
Taking flash pictures with cameras having built-in flash
When using the following cameras, check the focal length and shooting distance before
taking flash pictures to prevent vignetting since the light emitted from the flash may be
obstructed by the lens barrel.
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Cameras Usable focal length / Shooting distance
F75-Series/N75-Series* 70mm / 3m (9.8 ft.) or greater
80mm or longer / No restriction
F70-Series/N70* 80mm / 1.8m (5.9 ft.) or greater
105mm or longer / No restriction
F65-Series/N65-Series*, F60-Series/N60*, 105mm / 1.8m (5.9 ft.) or greater
F55-Series/N55-Series* 135mm or longer / No restriction
F50-Series/N50* 105mm / 4m (13.1 ft.) or greater
135mm or longer / No restriction
Pronea 600i/6i* 80mm / 2.5m (8.2 ft.) or greater
105mm or longer / No restriction
Pronea S 135mm / 4m (13.1 ft.) or greater
200mm / No restriction
F-401x/N5005*, F-401s/N4004s*, 135mm or longer / No restriction
F-401/N4004*
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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
○： Acceptable focusing
Slight vignetting or moiré patterns appear in the viewfinder, but not on the film.
―： 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 macrophotography 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.
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Using a tripod
When using a tripod, attach it to the lens’ tripod collar instead of the camera.
CAUTION
When using a tripod, be sure to fully tighten the tripod collar lock screw, otherwise
the lens may fall off the tripod accidentally and cause bodily injury.
Attaching the tripod
•Insert the tripod collar mounting foot 1into the tripod collar, then fully tighten the
tripod collar lock screw 2. (Fig. H)
•Loosen the tripod collar ring fastening screw 1. Depending on the camera’ s position
(vertical or horizontal) 2, turn the lens to an appropriate position index on the tripod
collar ring by aligning the tripod collar ring rotating index on the lens, then tighten the
screw 3. (Fig. J)
Detaching the tripod
•Fully loosen the tripod collar lock screw 1. While holding down the tripod collar lock
release lever 2, slide the tripod collar mounting foot 3to detach. (Fig. I)
Using bayonet hood HB-29
Attaching the hood
Align the lens hood attachment index ( ) on the lens hood with the hood mounting
index on the lens, and turn the hood counterclockwise (as viewed from the camera side)
until it click stops. (Fig. A)
・Make sure that the lens hood mounting index aligns with the lens hood setting index ( ).
・If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting can occur.
・To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold it by its base rather than its outer edge.
・To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse position.
Detaching the hood
While holding down the lens hood lock release button, turn the hood clockwise (as viewed
from the camera side) to detach. (Fig. B)
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 recommended at all times. A lens
hood also helps protect the front of the lens.
●When storing the lens in its lens case, attach both front and rear caps.
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