Nikkor AFS 300mm f4D IFED - Camera lens NIKON - Free user manual and instructions

Technical Specifications	Details
Lens Type	Telephoto
Focal Length	300 mm
Maximum Aperture	f/4
Optical Construction	9 elements in 6 groups
Minimum Focus Distance	2.5 m
Filter Diameter	77 mm
Weight	1,300 g
Dimensions	Approx. 83 x 200 mm
Recommended Use	Sports photography, wildlife, distant portraits
Maintenance	Clean with a soft cloth, avoid abrasive products
Safety	Do not expose to extreme temperatures, avoid humidity
General Information	Compatible with Nikon F-mount cameras

Frequently Asked Questions - Nikkor AFS 300mm f4D IFED NIKON

Why won\u0027t my NIKON Nikkor AFS 300mm f4D IFED lens focus?

Make sure the lens is properly mounted on the camera and that autofocus mode is enabled. Also check that the manual focus switch is not activated.

How do I clean my NIKON Nikkor AFS 300mm f4D IFED lens?

Use a blower to remove dust, then a microfiber cloth slightly dampened with lens cleaning solution to clean the lens. Avoid touching the lens with your fingers.

My lens makes a clicking noise when focusing. Is this normal?

A slight clicking noise can be normal, especially in autofocus mode. If the noise is loud or accompanied by vibrations, it is recommended to have the lens checked by a professional.

Why are the images taken with this lens blurry?

Check your camera\u0027s shutter speed, which must be fast enough to avoid motion blur. Also ensure that the focus is correct and use a tripod if necessary.

Is this lens compatible with my Nikon camera?

The NIKON Nikkor AFS 300mm f4D IFED lens is compatible with most Nikon DSLR cameras. Check compatibility with your specific model in your camera\u0027s manual.

How do I use the macro mode with this lens?

The NIKON Nikkor AFS 300mm f4D IFED does not have a dedicated macro mode, but you can approach to a minimum focus distance of about 2.5 meters to capture fine details.

Is there a recommended protective filter for this lens?

It is recommended to use a UV or protective filter to protect the front lens element. Choose a high-quality filter to avoid image degradation.

How can I get better bokeh with this lens?

To get better bokeh, use a wider aperture (f/4) and move closer to your subject while distancing the background to create a more pleasing blur effect.

Does my lens need to be calibrated?

If you notice your images are consistently blurry or the focus is not accurate, it may be necessary to have your lens calibrated by a professional.

What is the minimum focus distance of this lens?

The minimum focus distance for the NIKON Nikkor AFS 300mm f4D IFED is about 2.5 meters.

USER MANUAL Nikkor AFS 300mm f4D IFED NIKON

User's Manual (PP.12-19)

(1) Focus ring
(2) Lens hood
(3) Distance scale
(4) Distance index line
(5) Focus limit switch
(6) Focus mode switch
⑦ Tripod collar alignment index
⑧ Aperture index/Mounting index
(9) Minimum aperture lock lever
⑩ Aperture scale

⑪ Aperture-direct-readout scale
① CPU contacts
(13) Minimum aperture signal post (EE servo coupling post)
⑭ Aperture indexing post
⑤ Meter coupling ridge
16 Aperture ring
⑰ Tripod collar lock screw
(18) Detachable tripod collar

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED. This is a high-grade, internal focusing (IF) lens employing a Silent Wave Motor to drive the focusing mechanism, thus the "S" designation. As a result, autofocusing is smooth, silent, and almost instantaneous.

Major features

• Autofocusing possible with Nikon F6, F5, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90, F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, F65-Series/N65-Series, Pronea 600i/6i and Pronea S cameras, and Nikon digital SLR cameras, such as the D4 and D300S. Also provided: autofocus using with manual override and autofocus range limiting via a focus limit switch.
• Manual focusing using focus assist as well as autofocusing possible with all Nikon AF camera bodies, except the F3AF.

• For more accurate exposure control, subject distance information is transmitted from the lens to the camera body, providing 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with appropriate Nikon cameras and Speedlights.

• Sold exclusivley in the USA.

Important!

• Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts.
• Do not attach the following accessories to the lens, as they might damage the lens CPU contacts: Auto Extension Ring PK-1, PK-11/11A, Auto Ring BR-4, and K1 Ring.

Other accessories may not be suitable when this lens is used with certain camera bodies. For details, refer to user's manual for each product.

• This lens is not compatible when used with a Nikon F3AF camera with the AF Finder DX-1 attached.
• The distance scale does not indicate the precise distance between the subject and the camera. Values are approximate and should be used only as a general guide.

Focusing

Set your camera's focus mode selector according to this chart:

Camera's focus mode		Lens' focus mode
		M/A M
F6, F5, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s*, F90-Series/N90*, F80-Series/N80-Series*, F70-Series/N70*, F65-Series/N65-Series*, Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S, Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format) cameras	AF	autofocus with manual priority	Manual focus (Electronic rangefinder can be used.)
	M	Manual focus (Electronic rangefinder can be used.)
Nikon AF cameras (except for F3AF)	AF M	Manual focus (Electronic rangefinder can be used.)
Other Nikon cameras (except for F3AF)		Manual focus

• Sold exclusively in the USA.

- Autofocus with manual override

• Set the focus mode switch (Fig. 1) to M/A. Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the focus by operating the separate manual focus ring while lightly depressing the shutter release button or the AF start (AF-ON) button on the camera body of cameras so equipped. To cancel manual override, remove your finger from the shutter release button or the AF start button.

• To limit the range of autofocus (for M/A mode usable cameras only)

Move the focus limit switch (Fig. 2) from FULL to -3m to reduce autofocus time. This is useful when shooting subjects farther away than 3m (9.8 ft). Set the switch to FULL when your subjects are closer than 3m .

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Depth of Field

If your camera has a depth of field preview (stop-down) button or lever, depth of field can be observed while looking through the camera viewfinder.

Minimum Aperture Lock (Fig. 3)

For programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure 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) by aligning it with the aperture index.
2 Slide the lock lever toward the aperture ring, so the two orange dots are aligned.

To release the lock, slide the lever in the opposite direction.

Recommended Focusing Screens

Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for certain Nikon SLR cameras to suit any picture-taking situation. The ones recommended for use with this lens are:

Excellent focusing
Acceptable focusing

Slight vignetting or moiré patterns appear in the viewfinder, but not on the film.

Not available.

( ) Indicates degree of exposure compensation needed (Center-Weighted metering only). For F6 cameras, compensate by selecting "Other screen" in Custom Setting "b6: Screen comp." and setting the EV level to -2.0 to +2.0 in 0.5 EV steps. When using screens other than type B or E, "Other screen" must be selected even when the required compensation value is "0" (no compensation required). For F5 cameras, compensate using Custom Setting #18 on the camera body. For F4-Series cameras, compensate using the Exposure Compensation Dial for the focusing screen.

See user's manual of the camera body for more details.

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.

When using the B/B2/B3, E/E2/E3, and K/K2/K3 focusing screens in cameras other than those listed above, refer to the columns on the F4 + DP-20's B, E and K screens, respectively.

Taking Flash Pictures with Cameras having Built-in flash

All Nikon cameras having built-in flash are usable and no vignetting occurs.

Using a Tripod (Fig. 4)

This lens is equipped with a detachable rotating tripod collar. When using a tripod, attach it to the lens' tripod collar instead of the camera. To attach the tripod collar to the lens, follow these steps:

1 Loosen the tripod collar lock screw ① slightly.
2 Insert the lens by aligning the tripod collar alignment index on the lens with the mark on the tripod collar. ②
3 Turn the lens to an appropriate position index (3) (three indexes are provided every 90^ ) on the tripod collar by aligning the tripod collar alignment index on the lens, then tighten the screw. (If the screw is not tight, the lens may accidentally come off the tripod collar.)

When holding your camera by its handgrip and rotating the camera in its tripod collar, your hand may bump into the tripod, depending on the tripod in use.

Lens Hood

Pull out the lens hood by rotating it slowly until the click-stop position is released and the hood moves smoothly. Then, turn it counterclockwise (as viewed from the front) to secure it in the extended position. Because the lens hood is not detachable, slide it back to its click-stop position when not in use. Never lift the lens by its hood. This may cause the lens to drop, due to its own weight, and become damaged, if it hits something hard.

Lens Care

• Clean the lens surface with a blower brush. To remove dirt and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Wipe in a circular motion from center to outer edge, taking care not to leave traces or touch other parts.
• Never use thinner or benzene to clean the lens as this might damage the lens, result in a fire, or cause health problems.
• To protect the front lens element, an NC filter is recommended at all times. A lens hood also helps protect the front of the lens.
• When storing the lens in the lens case, attach both front and rear caps.
• When the lens will not be used for a long time, store it in a cool, dry place to prevent mold. Also store the lens away from direct sunlight or chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene.
• Do not get water on the lens or drop it in water as this will cause it to rust and malfunction.
• Reinforced plastic is used for some parts of the lens. To avoid damage, never leave the lens in an excessively hot place.
• Never use an air blower to clean the inside rear portion of the lens. Because the diaphragm blades are exposed, they may be damaged by a strong burst of air. Also be sure to attach the rear lens cap when the lens is not in use to protect the lens and diaphragm blades from foreign matter and fingerprints.

Supplied Accessories

77mm snap-on front lens cap
Rear lens cap
Semi-soft case CL-M2

Optional Accessories

77mm screw-in filters
AF-S Teleconverters TC-14EII, TC-17EII, TC-20EIII
* Autofocus is available only with cameras that offer f/8 support.

Specifications

Type of lens: D-type AF-S Nikkor lens having built-in CPU

and Nikon bayonet mount

Focal length: 300mm

Maximum aperture: f/4

Lens construction: 10 elements in 6 groups (2 ED elements)

Picture angle: 8^10' with 35 mm (135) format Nikon film-SLR

cameras and Nikon FX format digital SLR

cameras

5^20' with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras

6^40' with IX240 system cameras

Distance information: Output to camera body

Focusing: Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) system (utilizing an

internal Silent Wave Motor); manually via

separate focus ring

Shooting distance scale: Graduated in meters and feet from 1.45m (5 ft) to

infinity ()

Closest focusing distance: 1.45m (4.8 ft) from focal plane

Aperture scale: f/4- f/32 on both standard and aperture-direct

readout scales

Minimum aperture lock: Provided

Diaphragm: Fully automatic

Exposure measurement: Via full-aperture method with cameras with CPU

interface system

Focus limit switch: Provided; two ranges available: FULL ( -

1.45m [4.8 ft]) or - 3m (9.8 ft)

Tripod mounting: Detachable tripod mounting collar; rotatable

through 360^ , indices every 90^

Attachment size: 77mm (P = 0.75mm)

Dimensions: Approx. 90mm dia. x 222.5mm (extension from

the camera's lens mounting flange); overall

length is approx. 230.5mm

Weight: Approx. 1440g (50.8 oz.) with tripod collar;

approx. 1300g (45.9 oz.) for lens only

Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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Nomenklatur

Focused distance	Depth of field							Reproduction ratio
	f/4 f	5.6 f	8 f/11	f/16 f	22 f/3	2
5	5'0"-5'0"	5'0"-5'0"	5'0"-5'0"	5'0"-5'0"	5'0"-5'0"	4'11"-5'1"	4'11"-5'1"	1/3.9
6	6'0"-6'0"	6'0"-6'0"	6'0"-6'0"	6'0"-6'0"	5'11"-6'1"	5'11"-6'1"	5'11"-6'1"	1/4.9
7	7'0"-7'0"	7'0"-7'0"	7'0"-7'0"	6'11"-7'1"	6'11"-7'1"	6'11"-7'1"	6'10"-7'2"	1/6.0
8	8'0"-8'0"	8'0"-8'0"	7'11"-8'1"	7'11"-8'1"	7'11"-8'1"	7'10"-8'2"	7'10"-8'2"	1/7.0
10	10'0"-10'0"	9'11"-10'1"	9'11"-10'1"	9'11"-10'1"	9'10"-10'2"	9'9"-10'3"	9'8"-10'4"	1/9.1
12	11'11"-12'1"	11'11"-12'1"	11'11"-12'1"	11'10"-12'2"	11'9"-12'3"	11'8"-12'4"	11'7"-12'6"	1/11.2
15	14'11"-15'1"	14'10"-15'2"	14'10"-15'2"	14'9"-15'3"	14'8"-15'5"	14'6"-15'7"	14'3"-15'10"	1/14.3
20	19'10"-20'2"	19'9"-20'3"	19'8"-20'4"	19'6"-20'6"	19'4"-20'9"	19'1"-21'0"	18'9"-21'6"	1/19.5
30	29'7"-30'5"	29'5"-30'7"	29'3"-30'10"	28'11"-31'2"	28'6"-31'8"	27'11"-32'5"	27'1"-33'8"	1/29.8
50	48'11"-51'2"	48'6"-51'8"	47'10"-52'5"	47'1"-53'4"	45'10"-55'0"	44'6"-57'3"	42'4"-61'3"	1/50.6
∞	2130'-∞	1522'-∞	1066'-∞	776'-∞	534'-∞	389'-∞	268'-∞	1/∞

■接写表

Photographic Range With Close-Up Attachments

Fotografische Bereiche mit dem Nahaufnahme-Zubehör
■Rapports obtenus en proxiphotographie et photomacrographie
■Rangos fotograficos con accesorios de aceramento ■Fotografia con dispositivi per riprese Close-Up

近配件摄影范图表

近摄配件拍摄范围表

使用器具 Close-up attachment Nahaufnahmehzubehör Accessoires macro Accesorio de acercambio Dispositivi Close-Up 近摄配件 近摄配件	Lens正方向 Lensa正方向 Lens in normal position Objektive in Normalstellung Objectif en position normale	Objetivo en la posicion normal Obiettivo alla posizione normale 正常位置的镜头 正常位置的镜頭
	摄影倍率 Reproduction ratio Abbildungsmaßstab Rapport de reproduction Relación de reproducción Rapporto di riproduzione 拍摄倍率 摄影倍率	被写界面積 Subject field Aufnahmefeld Champ couvert Campo abarcado Campo del soggetti 拍摄对象范围 被攝景物範圍	摄影距離 Focused distance Eingestellte Entfernung Distance de mise au point Distancia de enfoque Distanza messa a fuoco 对焦距离 摄影距離
PK½ng PK-series Rings Zwischenring PK Bagues PK Anillo de la Serie PK Anello series PK PK型接环 PK型接環	1/21.0-1/1.8	(cm)	678-10850.4 (cm)
		19.8×29.8-1.7×2.5 (inch)	266.9-42.6 (inch)
PN½ng PN-series Rings Zwischenringsatz PN Bagues PN Anillo de la Serie PN Anello series PN PN型接环 PN型接環	1/5.6-1/1.8	(cm)	229-10813.4 (cm)
		5.3×7.9-1.7×2.5 (inch)	90.2-42.4 (inch)

PK-13、PK-11、PK-13、PK-11、PK-13、PK-11、PK-13、PK-11、PK-13、PK-11、PK-13、PK-11、PK-13、PK-11、PK-13、PK-11、PK-13、PK-11、PK-13、PK-11、PK-13、PK-11

The first values are for the PK-12 ring used alone and the other ones for the PK-11A-PK-13, PK-11-PK-13, or PK-1-PK-3 rings together. However the PK-11/11A and PK-1 rings cannot be attached directly to the lens.

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