Nikkor AFS DX 18300mm f3.55.6G ED VR - Camera lens NIKON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Nikkor AFS DX 18300mm f3.55.6G ED VR NIKON

• 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

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Thank you for your purchase of an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. Before using this product, please carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual.

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Note: DX lenses are for use only with DX-format digital single-lens reflex cameras such as the D7000 or D300 series. The angle of view of a lens on a DX-format camera is equivalent to that of a lens with a focal length about 1.5 × longer mounted on a 35 mm format camera.

Parts of the Lens

① Lens hood 20
2 Lens hood alignment mark 20
3 Lens hood lock mark.....20
4 Lens hood mounting mark 20
⑤Zoom ring 16
(6)Focal length scale. 16
(7) Focal length mark
8 Focus distance indicator
9 Focus distance mark

10 Focus ring. 17
11 Lens mounting mark
Rubber lens-mount gasket. 21
13CPU contacts. 21
14 Focus-mode switch 17
Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch. 18
Vibration reduction mode switch 19
⑰Zoom lock 16

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.

Note: Focal length decreases as the focus distance shortens. 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.

To lock the zoom ring, rotate it to the 18mm position and slide the zoom lock to LOCK. This prevents the lens extending under its own weight while the camera is being carried from place to place.

Aperture

Aperture is adjusted using camera controls.

Zoom and Maximum Aperture

Changes to zoom can alter the maximum aperture by up to 1^1 / _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.

■Focus

Supported focus modes are shown in the following table (for information on camera focus modes, see the camera manual; for information on getting good results with autofocus, see "A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses" on page 23).

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Camera focus mode	Lens focus mode
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AF	Autofocus with manual override	Manual focus with electronic rangefinder
MF Manual	Manual focus with electronic rangefinder

M/A (Autofocus with Manual Override)

To focus using autofocus with manual override (M/A):

1 Slide the lens focus-mode switch to M/A.
2 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). To refocus using autofocus, press the shutter-release button halfway or press the AF-ON button again.

■Vibration Reduction (VR)

Vibration reduction (VR) reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 3.5 stops slower than would otherwise be the case, increasing the range of shutter speeds available. The effects of VR on shutter speed are measured in NORMAL mode 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.

Choose from NORMAL and ACTIVE vibration reduction according to the frequency and amplitude of the vibration.

:Suited to NORMAL vibration reduction.
:Suited to ACTIVE vibration reduction.

• Camera shake: Choose NORMAL or ACTIVE.
• Shooting while panning: Choose NORMAL.
• Strong camera shake: Choose ACTIVE.

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 vibration caused by camera shake or when panning the camera.

Select ACTIVE to reduce vibration caused by camera shake or when shooting from a moving car, boat, or other unstable platform. Panning motions are not detected.

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 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 (3).

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 (—O).

■Built-in Flash Units

When using the built-in flash on cameras equipped with a built-in flash unit, shoot at ranges of 0.6m (2 ft) or more and remove the lens hood to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash).

Camera Focal length	Use at ranges of
D700 (DX format)	18 mm	3.0 m (9 ft 11 in.) or more
	28 mm or more No restrictions
D7200/D7100/D100	28 mm 1.5 m	(5 ft) or more
	50 mm or more No restrictions
D7000/D300 series/D200	28 mm	1.0 m (3 ft 4 in.) or more
	50 mm or more No restrictions
D90/D80/D70 series	28 mm	2.5 m (8 ft 3 in.) or more
	50 mm or more	1.0 m (3 ft 4 in.) or more
D5500/D5300/D5200/D3300	35 mm or more	1.0 m (3 ft 4 in.) or more
D5100/D5000/D3100/D3000/D60/D40 series	50 mm or more	1.0 m (3 ft 4 in.) or more
D50	28 mm	2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) or more
	50 mm or more	1.0 m (3 ft 4 in.) or more

For the latest information on vignetting with this lens, see the camera manual.

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 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 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

• 77 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77
  Rear Lens Cap LF-4
• Bayonet Hood HB-58
• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1120

Compatible Accessories

• 77 mm screw-on filters

■Specifications

Type Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount
Focal length 18–300 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6
Lens construction	19 elements in 14 groups (including 3 aspherical lens elements and 3 ED lens elements)
Angle of view 76°–5°	20'
Focal length scale	Graduated in millimeters (18, 28, 50, 105, 200, 300)
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	0.45 m to infinity (∞)
Minimum focus distance	300 mm focal length: 0.45 m (1.48 ft) from focal plane
Diaphragm blades 9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm	Fully automatic
Aperture range	• 18 mm focal length: f/3.5 to f/22 • 300 mm focal length: f/5.6 to f/32
Metering	Full aperture
Filter-attachment size	77 mm (P=0.75 mm)
Dimensions	Approx. 83 mm diameter × 120 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
Weight	Approx. 830 g (29.3 oz)

Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.

A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses

Autofocus may not provide the desired results with wide- and super wide-angle lenses in the following situations:

Example 1: A far-off portrait

subject at some distance from

the background Example 2: A field of flowers

1 The subject does not fill the area enclosed by the focus brackets.

If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus.

2 The subject contains many fine details.

The camera may have difficulty focusing on subjects that contain many fine details or that are lacking in contrast.

In these cases, use manual focus, or use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. For more information, see "Getting Good Results with Autofocus" in the camera manual.

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