Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 User manual

AF Zoom-Nikkor
75-300mm
f/4.5-5.6
Nikon
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Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d'utilisation S
Manual de instrucciones
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CPU contacts
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Focusing limit switch
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Focus ring
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Minimum aperture signal post (EE servo coupling post)
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Zoom ring
Zoomring
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Distance scale
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Macro range line (orange)
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Infrared compensation index (white dot)
Infrarot-Kompensationsindex (weiBer Punkt)
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Distance index line
Entfernungs-Indexlinie
* You can also use a black screw on the lens bayonet
as the mounting index
* Die schwarze Schraube am Objektiv-bajonett stellt
darüber hinaus auch eine Montagehilfe dar.

English
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Before using your new lens, read the following carefully so you
get the most out of your lens now and for years to come.
Important!
* Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts.
* Do not attach the following accessories to the lens--they
might damage the lens' CPU contacts:
Auto Extension Rings PK-1 and PK-11; K1 Ring; Auto Ring
BR-4.
(Use PK-11A instead of PK-11, BR-6 of BR-4)
* This lens cannot be used with AF Finder DX-1, attached to the
Nikon F3AF camera.
* Other accessories may not be suitable for use with certain
cameras. For details, carefully read the camera's instruction
manual.
Focusing/Zooming
With the Nikon autofocus cameras, both autofocus and manual
operation are possible. Also, thanks to an improved exit pupil
diameter, this lens can be used with AF (autofocus) cameras for
focus-assist operation at any aperture setting, even those slower
than f/4.5. For manual focusing, rotate the focus ring until the
viewfinder image appears sharp and crisp. The effective focal
length may vary in extreme heat or cold. To compensate for this,
the lens focusing ring is designed to turn slightly beyond the «e
(infinity) position.
in and out, move the zoom ring straight ahead or back
until the desired composition is framed in the viewfinder. In mat"
ual focus, you can also zoom by holding the focus ring and mov-
ing it straight forward or back. For pinpoint focusing, focus with
the lens in the 300mm zoom position, then change to the
desired focal length.
Focusing Limit Switch
In cases when you want to shoot within a specified distance
range, you can reduce focusing time by setting the focusing limit
switch from FULL position to LIMIT. (There are two focusing limit
Zones; approx. 3m [10 ft.] to infinity for normal shooting, approx.
3m [10 ft.] to M for macro shooting.)
Macro focusing
Normal focusing lets you focus from infinity to 3m (approx. 10
ft), but for macro focusing down to 1.5m (approx. 5 ft) at any
focal length setting, simply continue turning the ring. The orange
"M" and distance scale line indicates macro-mode focusing. At
the closest macro focus distance, the reproduction ratio is 1:3.8
at the 300m focal length setting; 1:15 at 75mm.
Recommended Focusing Screens
Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for Nikon
cameras to suit any type of lens or picture-taking situation.
Those which are recommended for use with your lens are listed.
For the K2, B2, and E2 focusing screens, refer to the columns on
the K, B and E screens, respectively. For details, also refer to the
specific focusing screen's instruction manual.
F4 with DP-20
F4 with DA-20
F3, F2
©= Excellent focusing
O= Acceptable focusing
Slight vignetting or moire phenomenon affects screen
image, but film image shows no traces of this.
@= Acceptable focusing
Split-image rangefinder, microprism or cross-hair area is
dim; focus on the surrounding matte area.
= Exposure measurement is not possible; lens/screen combi-
nation permits focusing operation only.
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.
* Screen T and U are not available for use with F2-series cam-
eras.
Variable Aperture
Zooming the lens in from 75mm to 300mm decreases the maxi-
mum aperture approx. 2/3 of an f/stop. For this purpose, the
lens has two aperture indexes: the green index is used for the
75mm focal length setting; the yellow one for 300mm setting. A
Click stop is provided at the green index.
For correct aperture - e
For cameras with TTL metering, you need not worry about
adjusting aperture. However, when using an independent expo-
sure meter, select the appropriate aperture index according to
the focal length setting. For intermediate focal length settings,
align the aperture ring between the two indexes. Refer to dia-
gram 1 for the relationship between focal length and maximum
aperture.
Diagram 1 5.
Maximum Aperture
— ——e- Focal length
Flash Photography Care
Because lens aperture varies according to focal length setting,
special care is required when performing flash photography.
For TTL automatic flash photography
When the flash-to-subject distance approaches either the near
or far limit of the automatic shooting range, aperture may need
to be adjusted as you zoom in or out.

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For non-TTL automatic or manual flash photography
Slight adjustment of aperture is required—using the intermedi-
ate setting between the green and yellow aperture indexes gives
you approximately correct exposures for all focal length settings.
For precisely correct exposures, adjust the aperture according to
diagram 1.
Depth of Field
Unlike most Nikkor lenses, the AF-Nikkor 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
lens has no depth-of-field indicator engraved on the lens barrel.
It is possible, however, to determine depth ‘of field by using the
scale provided on this sheet.
To use depth-of-field scale
1. Cut out the scales along the lines indicated.
2.Place scale B over scale A so the top edge of scale B is
aligned with the focal length in use and the distance is aligned
with the central indicator line on scale A.
3. Read the scale B numbers that correspond to the aperture in
use.
For example, if the lens is prefocused at 10m with the focal
length at 100mm and the aperture at f/32, the depth-of-field
will be from approx. 5m to infinity.
Minimum Aperture Lock
For programmed auto or shutter-priority auto shooting, use the
minimum aperture lock lever to lock the lens aperture at f/32.
1. Set the lens to its minimum aperture (f/32)
2. Slide lock lever in the direction of the aperture ring and so the -
white dot on the lever aligns with the orange dot.
(See illust. A)
3. To release the lock, slide lever in reverse direction.
Specifications
Focal length: 75mm to 300mm
Maximum aperture: í/4.5 to f/5.6
Lens construction: 13 elements in 11 groups
Picture angle: 31°40' to 8°10'
Distance scale: Graduated in meters and feet from 3m (10 ft) to
infinity (ce); M and orange line for macro focus are also gradu-
ated
Focal length scale: 75mm, 100mm, 135mm, 200mm and
300m
Focus/zoom control: Via two independent control rings; auto-
focus function is possible with the Nikon autofocus cameras
Macro focusing function: Performed with focus ring; operable
at any focal length setting: closest focus distance is 1.5m (5ft);
maximum reproduction ratio is 1:3.8 at 300mm focal length
setting
Aperture scale: f/4.5 to f/32 on both standard and aperture-
direct-readout scales
Minimum aperture lock: Provided
Infrared compensation indexes: Two white dots are provided
for the 75mm and 135mm focal length setting
Diaphragm: Fully automatic
Exposure measurement: Via full-aperture method with Al cam-
eras or cameras with CPU interface system; via stop-down
method for other cameras
Mount: Nikon bayonet mount
Attachment Size: 62mm (P=0.75mm)
Dimensions: Approx. 72mm dia. x 166mm extension from the
camera's lens mounting flange; overall length is approx.
174mm
Weight: Approx. 850g
Accessories -
62mm snap-on front lens Hard lens case CL-36 with
cap filter and hood attached
Rear lens cap LF-1 Teleconverter TC-201*
62mm screw-in filters Teleconverter TC-14A*
| Screw-in lens hood HN-24
* Slight vignetting may occur.
e When attaching/detaching a hood or filter to/from the lens
mounted on the Nikon autofocus camera body, set the focus
mode to M.
Lens Care
Although you should always keep the lens surfaces clean,
rough cleaning must be avoided. Wipe with a soft, clean cot-
ton cloth moistened with alcohol to remove grease or finger-
prints from the lens surfaces.
If you use ether in cleaning the lens, a smudge sometimes
appears on the surface of a multi-coated lens. If this happens,
wipe it again with a cotton cloth moistened with alcohol.
e Never use thinner or benzine to clean the lens
e To protect the lens surface from dirt or damage, the use of an
L37C filter is recommended at all times. The lens hood also
helps to protect the lens.
* Keep the lens cap in place whenever the lens is not in use.
e Attach both the front and rear caps when the lens is stored
separately.
e To ensure proper fit of the lens when stored in the leather lens
case, set the lens focus ring to the infinity (ee) and the zoom
ring to the 75mm setting.
e |f you will not use the lens for a long time, protect it from rust
and mold by storing it in a cool, dry place. Also, do not store in
direct sunlight, and keep it away from naphthalene or
camphor.
* Reinforced plastic is used for some parts in the lens unit; to
avoid damage, take extra care to never leave the lens in an
excessively hot place.

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B] is used by placing on A as below.
[B] wird verwendet durch Auflegen auf A wie unten gezeigt.
Pour l'emploi, placez [B] sur A selon le schéma ci-dessous.
[B] se usa colocándo sobre A como se indica aboajo.
[B] viene usato ponendolo su A come indicato in basso.
RE RARE Bw) ARBRE (mm)
Depth-of-field scale Focal length (mm)
Scharfentiefeskala Brennweite (mm)
Echelle de profondeur de champ Focale (mm)
Escala de profundidad de campo
Longitud focal (mm)
Scala profondita di campo
Lunghezza focale (mm)
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PORTER E a Echelle des distances de mise au point
Subject-distance scale ` Escala de distancia al sujeto
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