Nikon NIKKOR User manual

AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

使用说明书

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AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

2010

Printed in Thailand

7MAA64E3-01 G01

Notes on Safety Operations

CAUTION

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury. Repairs should

be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or lens break open as

the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service

representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or lens, remove the

battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury.

After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized

service representative for inspection.

Do not use the camera or lens in the presence of flammable gas

Operating electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas could result in an

explosion or fire.

Do not look at the sun through the lens or viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light sources through the lens or viewfinder could cause

permanent visual impairment.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small

parts into their mouths.

Observe the following precautions when handling the camera and lens

• Keep the camera and lens unit dry. Failure to do so could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle or touch the camera or lens unit with wet hands. Failure to do so could

result in electric shock.

• When shooting with back-lighting, do not point the lens at the sun or allow sunlight to

pass directly down the lens as this may cause the camera to overheat and possibly cause

a fire.

• When the lens will not be used for an extended period of time, attach both front and

rear lens caps and store the lens away from direct sunlight. Failure to do so could result

in a fire, as the lens may focus sunlight onto a flammable object.

Nomenclature

Lens hood (pg. 18)

Lens hood attachment index

(when storing) (pg. 18)

Lens hood attachment index (pg. 18)

Lens hood setting index (when storing)

(pg. 18)

Lens hood setting index (pg. 18)

Lens hood mounting index (pg. 18)

Zoom ring (pg. 15)

Focal length scale

Focal length scale index

Distance scale (pg. 15)

Distance index line

Focus ring (pg. 16)

Mounting index

Lens mount rubber gasket (pg. 20)

CPU contacts (pg. 20)

Zoom lock (pg. 15)

Focus mode switch (pg. 16)

Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (pg. 16)

(

Vibration reduction mode switch (pg. 17)

( ): reference page

Thank you for purchasing the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED

VR lens. Before using this lens, please read these instructions and refer

to your camera's user's manual.

Major features

• By enabling vibration reduction (VR

Ⅱ

), slower shutter speeds (approximately

four stops*) can be used, thus increasing the range of usable shutter speeds

and zoom positions, particularly when hand-holding the camera. (*Based

on results achieved under Nikon measurement conditions. The effects of

vibration reduction may vary according to shooting conditions and use.)

• It is possible to switch between NORMAL mode, which reduces effects of

camera shake under normal shooting conditions, and ACTIVE mode, which

reduces effects of more noticeable camera shake such as that which occurs

when taking pictures from a moving vehicle.

In NORMAL mode, the camera automatically distinguishes camera shake

from panning motion to reduce the effects of camera shake with horizontal or

vertical panning.

• Superior optical performance and rendering characteristics are maximized

with the use of three aspherical lens elements and two extra-low dispersion

(ED) lens elements, which minimize chromatic aberration. In addition, the

rounded aperture produces soft and pleasing blur characteristics in portions

of pictures that are out-of-focus.

Important

• When mounted on Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras, such as the D300-

Series and D90, the lens’ angle of view becomes 53°-5°20’ and its 35mm

equivalent focal length is approx. 42-450mm.

Usable cameras and available functions

There may be some restrictions or limitation for available functions. Refer to camera's

user's manual for details.

Cameras Function Exposure

(shooting) mode

VR AF P*1 6$0

Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format) cameras, F6, F5,

F100, F80-Series/N80-Series*, F75-Series/N75-Series*,

F65-Series/N65-Series*

  

Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S*2 —

F4-Series, F90X/N90s*, F90-Series/N90*, F70-Series/N70* — 

——

F60-Series/N60*, F55-Series/N55-Series*, F50-Series/N50*,

F-401x/N5005*, F-401s/N4004s*, F-401/N4004* ——

F-801s/N8008s*, F-801/N8008*, F-601M/N6000* — — 

——

F3AF, F-601/N6006*, F-501/N2020**,

Nikon MF cameras (except F-601M/N6000*) — —————

: Possible

—

: Not possible VR: Vibration reduction AF: Autofocus

*Sold exclusively in the USA

**Sold exclusively in the USA and Canada

*1: P includes AUTO and Vari-Program System (Scene modes).

*2: Manual (M) is not available.

Focusing, zooming, and depth of field

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length until the desired

composition is framed. If your camera has a depth-of-field preview (stop-down)

button or lever, depth of field can be previewed through the camera viewfinder.

• This lens is equipped with the Internal Focusing (IF) system. As the shooting

distance decreases, the focal length also decreases.

• 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. When shooting distant landscapes, depth of field may influence

operation and the subject may appear in focus at a position that is closer than

infinity.

• For more information, see page 144.

• When the zoom lock is set to LOCK position at the focal length of 28mm, the

zoom ring is locked. When carrying the camera, lock the zoom ring to prevent

the lens from extending due to its own weight.

Setting the aperture

Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

Variable maximum apertures

Zooming the lens from 28mm to 300mm decreases the maximum aperture by

1 1/3stop. However, there is no need to adjust the aperture setting to achieve

correct exposures because the camera automatically compensates for this

variable.

Focusing

Set your camera focus mode according to the chart below:

Cameras

Camera

focus

mode

Lens focus mode switch

M/A M

Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format)

cameras, F6, F5, F4-Series, F100,

F90X/N90s*, F90-Series/N90*, F80-Series/

N80-Series*, F75-Series/N75-Series*,

F70-Series/N70*, F65-Series/N65-Series*,

Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S

(C/S) Autofocus with

manual override

Manual focus

(Electronic

rangefinder can be

used.)

MF Manual focus

(Electronic rangefinder can be used.)

F60-Series/N60*, F55-Series/N55-Series*,

F50-Series/N50*, F-801s/N8008s*,

F-801/N8008*, F-601M/N6000*,

F-401x/N5005*, F-401s/N4004s*,

F-401/N4004*

(C/S)

Manual focus

(Electronic rangefinder can be used,

except with the F-601M/N6000*.)

*Sold exclusively in the USA

AF: Autofocus MF: Manual focus

Autofocus with manual override (M/A mode)

aSet the lens focus mode switch to M/A.

bAutofocus is enabled, but autofocus operation can be overridden by rotating

the separate focus ring while pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or

by pressing the AF-ON button on the camera body of cameras so equipped.

cPress the shutter-release button halfway or the AF-ON button once again to

cancel manual focus and resume autofocus.

Vibration reduction mode (VRⅡ)

Basic concept of vibration reduction

Strength of vibrations Strong

Weak

Panning shots

Camera shake

Number of vibrations

Low High

Strong

camera shake

when taking

pictures

from a moving

vehicle

Set the vibration reduction

mode switch to NORMAL.Set the vibration reduction

mode switch to ACTIVE.

When taking pictures

When taking panning shots

When taking pictures from

a moving vehicle

Set the vibration reduction mode switch to

either NORMAL or ACTIVE.

Set the vibration reduction mode switch

to NORMAL.

Set the vibration reduction mode switch

to ACTIVE.

Setting the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch

ON: The effects of camera shake are reduced while the

shutter-release button is pressed halfway and also at

the instant the shutter is released. Because vibration is

reduced in the viewfinder, auto/manual focusing and

exact framing of the subject are easier.

OFF: The effects of camera shake are not reduced.

Setting the vibration reduction mode switch

Set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to ON and choose a vibration

reduction mode with the vibration reduction mode switch.

NORMAL: The vibration reduction mechanism primarily

reduces the effects of camera shake. The effects

of camera shake are also reduced with horizontal

and vertical panning.

ACTIVE: The vibration reduction mechanism reduces

the effects of camera shake, such as that which

occurs when taking pictures from a moving

vehicle, whether it be normal or more intense

camera shake. In this mode, camera shake is not

automatically distinguished from panning motion.

Notes on using vibration reduction

• If this lens is used with cameras that do not have the vibration reduction

function (pg. 14), set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to OFF. With

the Pronea 600i/6i camera, in particular, battery power may become quickly

depleted if this switch is left ON.

• After pressing the shutter-release button halfway, wait until the image in the

viewfinder stabilizes before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the

way down.

• Due to the characteristics of the vibration reduction mechanism, the image

in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released. This is not a

malfunction.

• When taking panning shots, be sure to set the vibration reduction mode

switch to NORMAL. If the camera is panned in a wide arc, compensation for

camera shake in the panning direction is not performed. For example, only the

effects of vertical camera shake is reduced with horizontal panning.

• Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens from the camera while vibration

reduction is operating. Failure to observe this note could result in the lens

sounding and feeling as if an internal component is loose or broken when it is

shaken. This is not a malfunction. Turn the camera on again to correct this.

• With cameras featuring a built-in flash, vibration reduction does not function

while the built-in flash is charging.

• When the camera is mounted on a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF

switch to OFF. However, set the switch to ON when using a tripod without

securing the tripod head, or when using a monopod.

• With autofocus cameras featuring an AF-ON button, vibration reduction does

not function when the AF-ON button is pressed.

Using the lens hood

Lens hoods minimize stray light and protect the lens.

Attaching the hood (when in use)

• Be sure that the lens hood mounting index ( ) is

aligned with the lens hood setting index ( ) (3).

• To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood,

hold it by the base (near the lens hood attachment

index (

))

rather than its outer edge.

• If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting

may occur.

Attaching the hood (when storing)

• To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse

position.

The built-in flash and vignetting

• The built-in flash cannot be used over distances of less than 0.6 m (2.0 ft.).

•

To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood.

*Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around the image that occurs when the

light emitted by the flash is obstructed by the lens barrel.

Cameras Supported focal length/Shooting distance

D700 (FX format) • 28mm/1.5 m (4.9 ft.) or greater

• 35mm or longer/No restriction

D90, D80, D70-Series,

D50 • 28mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

• 35mm or longer/No restriction

D5000, D3000, D60,

D40-Series

• 28mm/1.5 m (4.9 ft.) or greater

• 35mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

• 50mm or longer/No restriction

F80-Series/N80-Series* • 35mm/2.5 m (8.2 ft.) or greater

• 50mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

• 70mm or longer/No restriction

F75-Series/N75-Series* • 50mm/2 m (6.6 ft.) or greater

• 70mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

• 105mm or longer/No restriction

F70-Series/N70* • 50mm/1.5 m (4.9 ft.) or greater

• 70mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

• 105mm or longer/No restriction

F65-Series/N65-Series*,

F60-Series/N60* • 70mm/1.5 m (4.9 ft.) or greater

• 105mm or longer/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

*Sold exclusively in the U.S.A.

Cameras Supported focal length/Shooting distance

F55-Series/N55-Series* • 70mm/2 m (6.6 ft.) or greater

• 105mm or longer/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

F50-Series/N50* • 70mm/2.5 m (8.2 ft.) or greater

• 105mm/1.5 m (4.9 ft.) or greater

• 200mm or longer/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

F-401x/N5005*,

F-401s/N4004s*,

F-401/N4004*

• 70mm/3 m (9.8 ft.) or greater

• 105mm/1.5 m (4.9 ft.) or greater

• 200mm or longer/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater

*Sold exclusively in the U.S.A.

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:

Screen ABCE

EC-B

EC-E G1 G2 G3 G4 J L M U

Camera

F6 ◎ ◎―◎ ― ――――◎ ◎ ◎

F5+DP-30 ◎◎○◎◎ ◎◎ ◎

F5+DA-30 ◎

(+1.0) ◎◎◎ ◎

◎

(+1.0) ◎

Ⴟ: Excellent focusing

Ⴜ: 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. 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 magnification ratio of 1:1 or above and for

photomicrography, it has different applications than other screens.

Important

• For F5 cameras, only EC-B, EC-E, B, E, J, A, L focusing screens are usable in

Matrix Metering.

Lens care

• When the lens is mounted on a camera, do not pick up or hold the camera

and lens by the lens hood.

•

Be careful not to allow the CPU contacts to become dirty or damaged.

• If the lens mount rubber gasket is damaged, be sure to visit the nearest Nikon-

authorized service representative for repair.

•

Clean lens surfaces 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 the center to outer edge, taking care not to leave

traces or touch other parts of the lens.

• Never use organic solvent such as thinner or benzene to clean the lens.

• NC filters are available to protect the front lens element. The lens hood also

helps to protect the front of the lens.

• When storing the lens in its flexible lens pouch, attach both the front and rear

lens caps.

• When the lens will not be used for an extended period of time, store it in a

cool, dry place to prevent mold and rust. Be sure to 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 certain parts of the lens. To avoid damage, never

leave the lens in an excessively hot place.

Standard accessories

• 77mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77

• Rear Lens Cap

• Bayonet Hood HB-50

• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1120

Optional accessories

• 77mm screw-on filters

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