AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300MM F-4.5-5.6G ED VR - Camera lens NIKON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300MM F-4.5-5.6G ED VR NIKON

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For Your Safety À CAUTIONS + Donotdisassemble. Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualiied technician. Should the product break open as the result ofa fall ar other accident, remove the camera battery and/or disconnect the AAC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection : Tum the camera offimmediatelyin the event of malfunction. Shoulci you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment, immediately unplug the AC adapter and remove the camera battery, taking care to avoicl burns. Continued operation could result in fire or injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment 10 a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. + Donotuse in the presence of flammable gas, Operating electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas could result in explosion or fire. + Donotlookatthesunthrough the lens orthe camera viewfinder. Viewing the sun or other bright light source through the lens or viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Keepout ofreach of children, Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury Observe the following precautions when handling the lens and camera - Keep the lens and camera dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock - Do not handle the lens or camera with wet hands, Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock - Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire. = Ifthe lens will not be used for an extended period, attach the front and rear lens caps and store the lens out of direct sunlight. fleft in direct sunlight, the lens could focus the sun raÿs onto flammable objects, causing fire. : Donot cry tripods with a lens or camera attached. You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury. Donotleave the lens where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an endosed automobile orin direct sunlight. Failure 10 observe this precaution could adversely affect the lens’ internal parts, causing fire.

Thank you for your purchase of an AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens. Before using this product, please carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual. Note: DX lenses are for use only with DX-format digital single-lens reflex cameras such as the D90 or D300 series. The angle of view of a lens on a DX-format camera is equivalent to that ofa lens with a focal length about

1.5 x longer mounted on a 35 mm format camera

BH Parts of the Lens jh ® ® ©6066 ® Lens hood 14 @ Lens mounting mark. 14 © Latch 14 ® Rubber lens-mount gasket.… 18 @® Focus ring 15 ® CPU contacts. 18 @ Zoom ring, 15. A-M mode switch 15 ® Focal length scale 19. 4 Vibration reduction ON/OFF ® Focal length mark switch 16

HAttaching and Removing the Lens Attaching the Lens [1] Turn the camera off and remove the camera body cap. [2] Remove the lens cap. [3] Attach the lens. Keeping the lens mounting mark aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and then rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place with the lens mounting mark at the top. Removing the Lens [1] Turn the camera off. [2] Remove the lens. To remove the lens, press the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise. HE The Lens Hood The lens hood protects the lens and blocks stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. Attaching and Removing the Hood Press the latches (@) and attach or remove the hood (@). The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use.

H Zoom and Depth of Field Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph. Ifthe camera offers depth-of-field preview (stop down), | depth offield can be previewed in the viewfinder. Note: The focal length ofthis lens decreases as the focus distance shortens. BFocus Focus mode is determined by the camera focus mode and the position ofthe lens A-M mode switch. See the camera manual for information on camera focus mode selection. Lens focus mode Camera focus mode A M AF Autofocus Manual focus with MF — electronic rangefinder Autofocus [1] Set the camera to AF (autofocus). [2] Slide the lens A-M mode switch to A. 5] Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Be careful not to touch the focus ring while the camera focuses. Manual Focus [1 Slide the lens A-M mode switch to M. [8] Focus. Focus manually using the lens focus ring. Manual focus can be used regardless of the focus mode selected with the camera.

HE Vibration Reduction (VRII) Vibration reduction (VRII) reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to four stops slower than would otherwise be the case (Nikon measurements; effects vary with the photographer and shooting conditions). This increases the range of shutter speeds available and permits hand-held, tripod-free photography in a wide range of situations. Using the Vibration Reduction ON/OFF Switch Select ON to enable vibration reduction. Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake for improved framing and focus. Select OFF to turn vibration reduction off. 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 the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part ofthe pan (ifthe camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. + When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction.

+ Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. If power to the lens is cut [En . while vibration reduction is on, the lens may rattle when shaken. This is not a malfunction, and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on. + Ifthe camera is equipped with a built-in flash, vibration reduction will be disabled while the flash charges. + Turn vibration reduction off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod, but leave it on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod. + Ifthe camera is equipped with an AF-ON button, pressing the AF-ON button will not activate vibration reduction. HE Aperture Aperture is adjusted using camera controls. Zoom and Maximum Aperture Changes to zoom can alter the maximum aperture by up to 2/3 EV. The camera however automatically takes this into account when setting exposure, and no modifications to camera settings are required following adjustments to zoom. BBuilt-in Flash Units When using the built-in flash on cameras equipped with a built-in flash unit, remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting {shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash).

HLens Care + Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood. + Keep the CPU contacts clean. + Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. + Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount ofethanol 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. + Ifthe 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 irreparable damage. + Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic. HE Supplied Accessories 2 58 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-58 + RearLens GpLF-4 = Bayonet Hood HB-57 = Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1020

HE Compatible Accessories 58 mm screw-on ilters H Specifications Type Type G AF-S DX lens with builtin CPU and Nikon F mount Focal length 55-300 mm Maximum aperture [45-56 Lens construction 17 elements in 11 groups (ndudng 2ED lens elements andane HR lens element) Angle of viewr 28°50/-5°20” Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (55, 70, 100, 1 00) Distance information Output to camera Zoom [Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Focusing Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor, manual focus Vibration reduction [Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMS) Minimum focus distance 14 m/4,59 ft. at all zoom positions Diaphragmblades {2 (oundedciaphagm opening) Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range 55 mm focal length. /2.5 to f/22 : 300 mm focal length: #/5.6 to /29 Metering Full aperture Filter-attachment size 58 mm (P=075mm) Dimensions Approx. 76.5 mm diameter x 123 mm (fstance from amer ens-mount fange) Weight Approx. 530 g/187 oz. Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.

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