Nikon AF VR Zoom-NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D User Manual

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@ Aperture index
@ Minimum aperture lock lever
@ Aperture scale
@ Aperture-direct-readout scale
@ Meter coupling ridge
@) CPU contacts
@ Minimum aperture signal post
(EE servo coupling post)
@ Aperture indexing post
@ Aperture ring
@ Vibration reduction mode switch
@ Tripod collar lock screw
@ Tripod collar
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Nomenclature
CD Zoom ring
® Focal length scale index line
@ Distance index line
@ Distance scale
® Focus ring
® Infrared compensation index (at 80mm)
(J) Focus mode release button
@ Hood mounting index
® Focus limit switch
@ Focus mode select ring
(fj) Focal length scale
@ Tripod collar alignment index
@ Position index
@ Aperture index (Iine)/Mounting index
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AF VR Zoom-Nikkor ED 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D lens.
This is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens featuring an exceptionally wide 5x
zoom range, plus a special vibration reduction mechanism (hence the "VR" in its
name). With this lens, you can take pictures at shutter speeds approx. 3 steps slower
than you ordinarily could without using a VR lens and still get sharp results. For
example, at the 400mm setting, instead of being limited to 1/500 sec., you can shoot
at shutter speeds down to 1/60 sec. This lens makes telephoto shooting without a
tripod much easier. Panning is also possible, as the lens automatically distinguishes
panning from camera shake.
• Manual focus using focus assist as well as autofocus are possible with all Nikon
AF camera bodies, except the D60, D40-Series and F3AF.
• A (autofocus) or M (manual focus) mode can easily be selected with the focus
mode select ring .
• More accurate exposure control is possible when this lens is mounted on a Nikon
camera having 3D Matrix Metering capability, because subject-distance
information is transferred from the lens to the camera body.
• The use of three ED (extra-low dispersion) lens elements ensures sharp pictures
virtually free of color fringing. Also, by utilizing a 9-blade diaphragm that produces
a nearly circular aperture, out-of-focus images in front of or behind the subject are
rendered as pleasing blurs.
• Closest focusing distance of 2.3m (7.5 ft.) is provided.
• Detachable tripod collar is provided.
When mounted on Nikon Digital Cameras
This lens can be used as an interchangeable lens for the Nikon digital SLR (Nikon DX
format) cameras, such as the D2-Series and D300. When mounted, the lens' picture
angle becomes 20°- 4° and its 35mm equivalent focal length is approx. 12D-600mm.
Important!
• Autofocus is not possible with Nikon's D60 and D40-Series cameras. When using
the lens with these models, set camera focus mode to M.
·Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts.
• Do not use the AF-I T eleconverters TC-14EITC-20E or the AF-S T eleconverters
TC-14EIIITC-17EIIITC-20EII.
• When using the Teleconverter TC-201, vibration reduction mode is not effective
and only manual focus is available.
• Do not attach the following accessories to the lens, as they might damage the lens
CPU contacts: Auto Extension Ring PK-1, PK-11 /11 A, 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 instruction manual for each product.
• This lens is not compatible when used with a Nikon F3AF camera with the AF Finder
DX-1 attached.
• When the camera is pointed down, be careful not to hold the lens at the very end as
indicated by the black marks in Fig. F, because the zoom ring or focus ring may
rotate and pinch your fingers.
• With using this lens, particularly at low temperatures and at the wide angle position,
the zoom ring may turn slightly during AF operation. Therefore, please check the
image in the viewfinder to confirm the composition before releasing the shutter.
Focusing
Focus mode select ring and focus mode release button (Fig. A)
Rotate the focus mode select ring to align the ".A." mark with [6] (autofocus) or
lMJ (manual focus). The lis on either side of [6] and lMJ are the locked positions for
autofocus or manual focus.
II beside [6] The ring is locked. Autofocus is possible. To release the lock,
rotate the ring while pressing the focus mode release button.
[6]
The ring click stops into place. Autofocus is possible.
lMJ
The ring click stops into place. Manual focus is possible.
II beside lMJ
The ring is locked. Manual focus is possible. To release the lock,
rotate the ring while pressing the focus mode release button.
Setting the ring at the [6] or lMJ click-stop position is recommended if you frequently
change focus modes.
• Note that only manual focus (with the ring set to lMJ or the II beside lMJ) is usable
when the lens is mounted on manual focus cameras or autofocus cameras set to
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Nikon AF VR Zoom-NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D Specifications

General

Brand	Nikon
Model	AF VR Zoom-NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D
Category	Lenses
Language	English