Nikkor AFS DX 55300mm f4.55.6G ED VR - Camera lens NIKON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Nikkor AFS DX 55300mm f4.55.6G ED VR NIKON

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• 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 Nikonauthorized 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.

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 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. 14

Lens mounting mark 14

(2) Latch 14

8 Rubber lens-mount

3 Focus ring. 15

gasket.18

④ Zoom ring. 15

CPU contacts 18

(5) Focal length scale 19

10 A-M mode switch 15

(6) Focal length mark

Vibration reduction

ON/OFF switch.16

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■Attaching 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.

The Lens Hood

The lens hoods protect the lens and block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting.

Attaching and Removing the Hood

Press the latches (1) and attach or remove the hood (2). The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use.

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: The focal length of this lens decreases as the focus distance shortens.

■Focus

Focus mode is determined by the camera focus mode and the position of the lens A-M mode switch. See the camera manual for information on camera focus mode selection.

Camera focus mode	Lens focus mode
	A	M
AF Autofocus		Manual focus with electronic rangefinder
MF—

Autofocus

1 Set the camera to AF (autofocus).
2 Slide the lens A-M mode switch to A.
3 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.
2 Focus.

Focus manually using the lens focus ring. Manual focus can be used regardless of the focus mode selected with the camera.

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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 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.

• 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 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.

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.

■Built-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).

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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

• 58 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-58
  Rear Lens Cap LF-4
  Bayonet Hood HB-57
• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1020

Compatible Accessories

58 mm screw-on filters

Specifications

Type Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and Nikon F mount
Focal length 55-300 mm
Maximum aperture f/4.5-5.6
Lens construction	17 elements in 11 groups (including 2 ED lens elements and one HRI lens element)
Angle of view	28° 50′-5° 20′
Focal length scale	Graduated in millimeters (55,70,100,135,200,300)
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	1.4 m (4.59 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades	9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm Fully automatic
Aperture range	• 55 mm focal length: f/4.5 to f/22 • 300 mm focal length: f/5.6 to f/29
Metering	Full aperture
Filter-attachment size	58 mm (P=0.75 mm)
Dimensions	Approx. 76.5 mm diameter × 123 mm (distance from camera lens-mount flange)
Weight	Approx. 530 g (18.7 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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