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USER MANUAL AFS Nikkor 70200mm f4G ED VR NIKON

200mm f/4G ED VR Printed in Thailand © 2012 Nikon Corporation 7MAA84K3-042 Jp_03

For Your Safety CAUTIONS Do not disassemble. 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 qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the camera battery and/or disconnect the AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Turn the camera off immediately in the event of malfunction. Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment, immediately unplug the AC adapter and remove the camera battery, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in fire or injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Operating electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas could result in explosion or fire. Do not look at the sun through the lens or the camera viewfinder. Viewing the sun or other bright light source through the lens or viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Keep out of reach 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. If the lens will not be used for an extended period, attach the front and rear lens caps and store the lens out of direct sunlight. If left in direct sunlight, the lens could focus the sun’s rays onto flammable objects, causing fire. Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera attached. You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury. Do not leave the lens where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could adversely affect the lens’ internal parts, causing fire. Notice for Customers in Canada

Thank you for your purchase of an AF‑S NIKKOR 70‑200mm f/4G ED VR lens. Before using this product, please carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual. Note: When mounted on a DX-format digital single-lens reflex camera such as the D7000 or cameras in the D300 series, this lens has an angle of view of 22° 50′ – 8° and a focal length equivalent to 105 – 300 mm (35 mm format). Compatibility Check marks (“✔“) indicate supported features, dashes (“—”) features that are not supported. Some limitations may apply; see the camera manual for details. Camera Exposure (Shooting) mode Function

, Nikon manual focus cameras (excluding F-601 m/N6000

N-series cameras and Pronea 6i sold in U. S. A. only. Exposure mode M (manual) not available.

N2020 sold in U. S. A. and Canada only. Includes AUTO and scene (Digital Vari- Program) modes. Autofocus. Vibration reduction.

Focus Supported focus modes are shown in the following table (for information on camera focus modes, see the camera manual). Camera Camera focus mode Lens focus mode A/M M Nikon FX-format and DX-format digital single-lens reflex cameras, F6, F5, F4-series, F100, F90X/N90s *, F90-series/N90 *, F/N80-series *, F/N75-series *, F70- series/N70 *, F/N65-series *, Pronea 600i/6i *, Pronea S

Autofocus with manual override (AF priority) Manual focus with electronic rangefinder

Manual focus (electronic rangefinder available with all

amer as except F-601

N6000 *) F60-series/N60 *, F/N55-series *, F50-series/N50 *, F-801s/N8008s *, F-801/N8008 *, F-601 m/N6000 *, F-401x/N5005 *, F-401s/N4004s *, F-401/N4004 * AF, MF N-series cameras and Pronea 6i sold in U. S. A. only.

A/M (Autofocus with Manual Override/AF Priority) To focus using autofocus with manual override (A/M):

Slide the lens focus-mode switch to A/M.

Focus. If desired, autofocus can be over‑ridden by rotating the lens focus ring while the shutter‑release button is pressed halfway (or, if the camera is equipped with an AF-ON button, while the AF-ON button is pressed); note that the ring must be rotated a short distance before autofocus is over‑ridden. To refocus using autofocus, press the shutter‑release button halfway or press the AF-ON button again. The Focus Limit Switch This switch determines the focus distance limits for autofocus. FULL: Select this option for subjects that may be closer than 3 m (9.84 ft). ∞–3 m: If your subject will always be at distance of at least 3 m (9.84 ft), select this option for faster focusing. Zoom and Depth of Field Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph. If the camera offers depth‑of‑field preview (stop down), depth of field can be previewed in the viewfinder (see page 210 for more information). Note: Note that the focus distance indicator is intended only as a guide and may not accurately show the distance to the subject and may, due to depth of field or other factors, not show ∞ when the camera is focused on a distant object. Aperture Aperture is adjusted using camera controls.

Built-in Flash Units When using the built-in flash on cameras equipped with a built-in flash unit, remove the lens hood to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash). Vibration Reduction (VR) Vibration reduction (VR) reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than would otherwise be the case. This increases the range of shutter speeds available and permits hand- held, tripod-free photography in a wide range of situations. The effects of VR on shutter speed are measured according to Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards; FX-format lenses are measured using FX-format digital cameras, DX-format lenses using DX-format cameras. Zoom lenses are measured at maximum zoom. 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 the Vibration Reduction Mode Switch The vibration reduction mode switch is used to select the vibration reduction mode when vibration reduction is on. Select NORMAL to reduce the effects of vibration when photographing from a fixed position and in other situations with comparatively little camera motion. Select ACTIVE to reduce the effects of vibration when shooting from a moving vehicle, while walking, and in other situations with active camera motion.

Using Vibration Reduction: Notes Slide the vibration reduction switch to OFF if the camera does not support vibration reduction (pg. 14). Leaving vibration reduction on may greatly increase the drain on the battery, particularly in the case of Pronea 600i/6i cameras. 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 vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction. Slide the vibration reduction mode switch to NORMAL for panning shots. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the 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. Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. If power to the lens is cut 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. If the 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.

The Lens Hood The lens hoods protect the lens and block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. Align the lens hood lock mark (—) with the lens hood mounting mark (●) on the lens (e). When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly. Vignetting may occur if the hood is not correctly attached. The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use. When the hood is reversed, it can be attached and removed by rotating it while holding it near the lock mark (—). Focusing Screens The following cameras support a variety of focusing screens for use in different situations. Screen Camera A B C E EC‑B EC‑E G1 G2 G3 G4 J L M U

: Recommended. : V ignetting visible in viewfinder (photographs are not affected). —: Not compatible with camera. ( ): Figures in parentheses give the exposure compensation for center- weighted metering. Select “Other screen” for Custom Setting b6 (“Screen comp.”) when adjusting exposure compensation for the F6; note that with screens other than B or E, “Other screen” must be selected even when the value for exposure compensation is 0. Exposure compensation for the F5 can be adjusted using Custom Setting 18; see the camera manual for details. Empty cell: Not suited to use with this lens. Note that type M screens can however be used for photomicrography and macro photography at magnifications of 1 : 1 or higher. Note: The F5 supports matrix metering with A, B, E, EC-B/EC-E, J, and L focusing screens only.

The Optional RT-1 Tripod Collar Ring Loosen the tripod collar ring attachment knob to rotate the camera to the desired position and orient the display horizontally or vertically. Note that your hand may come into contact with the tripod if you rotate the camera while holding it by the handgrip. Depending on how the camera or tripod is attached, camera shake may be reduced by attaching the tripod to the camera tripod mount. WARNING Fully tighten the tripod collar ring attachment knob when attaching tripod collar ring. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the tripod collar ring becoming detached from the lens, causing injury.

Attaching the Tripod Collar Ring

Open the ring. Pull the attachment knob toward you (w) and open the ring (e).

Place the lens in the ring (r).

Close the ring. Pull the attachment knob toward you (t) and close the ring (y). Do not use excessive force, as your hand could be caught in the ring.

Tighten the attachment knob (u). Positioning the Camera Loosen the attachment knob (q), adjust the position indices to the desired vertical or horizontal orientation (w), and then tighten the attachment knob (e). Removing the Tripod Collar Ring

Remove the ring. Pulling the attachment knob toward you (w), open (e) and remove the lens (r). ■20 En_03

Lens 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 immedia tely 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 of ethanol 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. If the 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. Supplied Accessories 67 mm snap‑on Front Lens Cap LC‑67 Rear Lens Cap LF‑4 Bayonet Hood HB‑60 Flexible Lens Pouch CL‑1225 Compatible Accessories 67 mm screw‑on filters Tripod collar ring RT‑1 AF‑I/AF‑S Teleconverters TC‑14E/TC‑14E II/TC‑17E II */TC‑20E */

TC‑20E II */TC‑20E III *

Autofocus is available only with cameras that offer f/8 support.

Specifications Type Type G AF-S lens with built-in CPU and F mount Focal length 70 – 200 mm

aximum aperture f/4 Lens construction 20 elements in 14 groups (including 3 ED lens elements and lens elements with Nano-Crystal coatings) Angle of view

Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (70, 85, 105, 135, 200) Distance information Output to camera Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Focusing Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Focus distance indicator

m to infinity (∞) Minimum f ocus distance 1 m (3.28 f t) from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range f/4 to f/32 Metering Full aperture Focus limit switch T wo positions: FULL (∞ – 1 m) and ∞ – 3 m Filter‑attachment size 67 mm (P = 0.75 mm) Dimensions Approx. 78 mm maximum diamet er × 178.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) Weight Approx. 850 g (30.0 oz) Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. ■22 De_03

F-801s, F-801, F-601

F-801s, F-801, F-601

F-801s, F-801, F-601

F-801s, F-801, F-601

F-801s, F-801, F-601

F-801s, F-801, F-601

F-801s, F-801, F-601

F-801s, F-801, F-601

F-801s, F-801, F-601

3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 f t 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 4 / in. – 3 ft 7 / in. 3 ft 4 / in. – 3 ft 7 / in. 3 ft 3 / in. – 3 ft 8 / in. 3 ft 2 / in. – 3 ft 10 / in. 3 ft 1 / in. – 4 ft / in. 1/10.9

3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 f t 10 / in. – 4 ft 1 / in. 3 ft 10 / in. – 4 ft 2 / in. 3 ft 9 / in. – 4 ft 2 / in. 3 ft 8 / in. – 4 ft 4 / in. 3 ft 7 / in. – 4 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 4 ft 9 / in. 1/13.0

4 ft 10 / in. – 5 ft 1 / in. 4 f t 9 / in. – 5 ft 2 / in. 4 ft 8 / in. – 5 ft 3 / in. 4 ft 7 / in. – 5 ft 5 / in. 4 ft 6 / in. – 5 ft 7 / in. 4 ft 4 / in. – 5 ft 11 / in. 4 ft 1 / in. – 6 ft 5 / in. 1/17.3

6 ft 8 / in. – 7 ft 3 / in. 6 f t 7 / in. – 7 ft 5 / in. 6 ft 5 / in. – 7 ft 8 / in. 6 ft 3 / in. – 7 ft 11 / in. 5 ft 11 / in. – 8 ft 6 / in. 5 ft 8 / in. – 9 ft 3 / in. 5 ft 2 / in. – 10 ft 11 / in. 1/25.9

9 ft 4 / in. – 10 ft 8 / in. 9 f t 1 / in. – 11 ft / in. 8 ft 9 / in. – 11 ft 6 / in. 8 ft 5 / in. – 12 ft 3 / in. 7 ft 10 / in. – 13 ft 9 / in. 7 ft 4 / in. – 16 ft 1 / in. 6 ft 6 / in. – 22 ft 7 / in. 1/38.7

3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 f t 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 4 / in. – 3 ft 7 / in. 3 ft 4 / in. – 3 ft 8 / in. 3 ft 3 / in. – 3 ft 8 / in. 3 ft 2 / in. – 3 ft 10 / in. 1/9.1

3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 f t 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 ft 10 / in. – 4 ft 1 / in. 3 ft 10 / in. – 4 ft 1 / in. 3 ft 9 / in. – 4 ft 3 in. 3 ft 8 / in. – 4 ft 4 / in. 3 ft 7 / in. – 4 ft 6 / in. 1/10.9

4 ft 10 / in. – 5 ft 1 / in. 4 f t 10 / in. – 5 ft 1 / in. 4 ft 9 / in. – 5 ft 2 / in. 4 ft 8 / in. – 5 ft 3 / in. 4 ft 7 / in. – 5 ft 5 / in. 4 ft 6 / in. – 5 ft 7 / in. 4 ft 3 / in. – 5 ft 11 / in. 1/14.6

6 ft 9 / in. – 7 ft 2 / in. 6 f t 8 / in. – 7 ft 3 / in. 6 ft 7 / in. – 7 ft 5 / in. 6 ft 5 / in. – 7 ft 7 / in. 6 ft 2 / in. – 8 ft 6 ft – 8 ft 5 / in. 5 ft 7 / in. – 9 ft 4 / in. 1/21.7

9 ft 6 / in. – 10 ft 6 / in. 9 f t 4 / in. – 10 ft 8 / in. 9 ft 1 / in. – 11 ft / in. 8 ft 10 / in. – 11 ft 6 / in. 8 ft 5 / in. – 12 ft 4 / in. 7 ft 11 / in. – 13 ft 7 / in. 7 ft 3 / in. – 16 ft 5 / in. 1/32.5

3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 f t 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 4 / in. – 3 ft 7 / in. 3 ft 4 / in. – 3 ft 7 / in. 3 ft 3 / in. – 3 ft 8 / in. 1/7.4

3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 f t 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 ft 10 / in. – 4 ft 1 / in. 3 ft 10 / in. – 4 ft 1 / in. 3 ft 9 / in. – 4 ft 2 / in. 3 ft 8 / in. – 4 ft 4 / in. 1/8.6

4 ft 11 / in. – 5 ft / in. 4 f t 10 / in. – 5 ft 1 / in. 4 ft 10 / in. – 5 ft 1 / in. 4 ft 9 / in. – 5 ft 2 / in. 4 ft 9 in. – 5 ft 3 / in. 4 ft 8 / in. – 5 ft 4 / in. 4 ft 6 / in. – 5 ft 7 / in. 1/11.8

6 ft 10 / in. – 7 ft 1 / in. 6 f t 9 / in. – 7 ft 2 / in. 6 ft 8 / in. – 7 ft 3 / in. 6 ft 7 / in. – 7 ft 5 / in. 6 ft 5 / in. – 7 ft 7 / in. 6 ft 3 / in. – 7 ft 10 / in. 6 ft / in. – 8 ft 4 / in. 1/17.6

9 ft 8 / in. – 10 ft 3 / in. 9 f t 6 / in. – 10 ft 5 / in. 9 ft 4 / in. – 10 ft 8 / in. 9 ft 2 / in. – 10 ft 11 / in. 8 ft 10 / in. – 11 ft 5 / in. 8 ft 6 / in. – 12 ft 1 / in. 8 ft / in. – 13 ft 5 / in. 1/26.3

3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 f t 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 4 / in. – 3 ft 7 / in. 3 ft 4 / in. – 3 ft 7 / in. 1/5.8

3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 f t 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 ft 10 / in. – 4 ft 1 / in. 3 ft 10 / in. – 4 ft 1 / in. 3 ft 9 / in. – 4 ft 2 / in. 1/6.9

4 ft 11 / in. – 5 ft / in. 4 f t 11 / in. – 5 ft / in. 4 ft 11 / in. – 5 ft / in. 4 ft 10 / in. – 5 ft 1 / in. 4 ft 10 / in. – 5 ft 2 / in. 4 ft 9 / in. – 5 ft 2 / in. 4 ft 8 / in. – 5 ft 4 / in. 1/9.2

6 ft 10 / in. – 7 ft 1 / in. 6 f t 10 / in. – 7 ft 1 / in. 6 ft 9 / in. – 7 ft 2 / in. 6 ft 9 / in. – 7 ft 3 in. 6 ft 8 / in. – 7 ft 4 / in. 6 ft 6 / in. – 7 ft 6 / in. 6 ft 4 / in. – 7 ft 9 / in. 1/13.7

9 ft 9 / in. – 10 ft 2 / in. 9 f t 8 / in. – 10 ft 3 / in. 9 ft 7 / in. – 10 ft 4 / in. 9 ft 6 in. – 10 ft 6 / in. 9 ft 3 / in. – 10 ft 10 / in. 9 ft / in. – 11 ft 2 / in. 8 ft 8 / in. – 11 ft 10 / in. 1/20.5

3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 f t 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 3 ft 5 / in. – 3 ft 6 / in. 1/4.0

3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 f t 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 ft 11 / in. – 4 ft / in. 3 ft 10 / in. – 4 ft 1 / in. 1/4.8

4 ft 11 / in. – 5 ft / in. 4 f t 11 / in. – 5 ft / in. 4 ft 11 / in. – 5 ft / in. 4 ft 11 / in. – 5 ft / in. 4 ft 11 / in. – 5 ft / in. 4 ft 10 / in. – 5 ft 1 / in. 4 ft 10 / in. – 5 ft 2 / in. 1/6.4

6 ft 11 / in. – 7 ft / in. 6 f t 11 / in. – 7 ft / in. 6 ft 10 / in. – 7 ft 1 / in. 6 ft 10 / in. – 7 ft 1 / in. 6 ft 9 / in. – 7 ft 2 / in. 6 ft 9 / in. – 7 ft 3 in. 6 ft 8 / in. – 7 ft 4 / in. 1/9.5

9 ft 10 / in. – 10 ft 1 / in. 9 f t 10 / in. – 10 ft 1 / in. 9 ft 9 / in. – 10 ft 2 / in. 9 ft 9 in. – 10 ft 3 / in. 9 ft 7 / in. – 10 ft 4 / in. 9 ft 6 / in. – 10 ft 6 / in. 9 ft 3 / in. – 10 ft 9 / in. 1/14.3

1/∞ Unlike other lenses, the focal length of internal focus (IF) lenses decreases with focus distance.•218 DOF_03DOF_03En

200mm f/4G ED VR Printed in Japan © 2012 Nikon CorporationSB5B04(K3)