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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.

Thank you for purchasing the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR lens. Before using this lens, please read these instructions and refer to your camera's user's manual.

■ Nomenclature

1Lens hood (P. 28)

2Lens hood screw (P. 28)

3Lens protective glass (attached to the lens) (P. 28)

4Rubber grip

5Focus operation button (Focus Lock/ Memory recall/AF Start) (P. 23)

6Focus ring (P. 22)

7Distance scale (P. 27)

8Distance index line

9Zoom ring (P. 27)

0Focal length scale

!Focal length scale index line

@Lens rotating position index (P. 28)

#Tripod collar ring fastening screw (P. 28)

$Slip-in filter holder (P. 30)

%Slip-in filter holder knob (P. 30) ^Memory set button (P. 24)

&Mounting index

*Lens mount rubber gasket (P. 31) (CPU contacts (P. 31)

)Built-in rotating tripod collar (P. 28) qStrap eyelet

wSound monitor switch (P. 24)

eFocus operation selection switch (AF-L/MEMORY RECALL/AF-ON) (P. 23)

rFocus mode switch (P. 22) tFocusing limit switch (P. 23)

yVibration reduction ON/OFF switch (P. 26)

uVibration reduction mode switch (P. 26)

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Operating Instructions

■ Major features

•The Nano Crystal Coat deposited on some of the lens elements ensures that fine, clear images can be reproduced under various shooting conditions, from the sunny outdoors to spotlighted interior scenes.

•This lens features AF-L, which locks focus during autofocus, AF-ON, which activates autofocus, and MEMORY RECALL, which saves and recalls selected focus distances.

•By enabling vibration reduction (VR ), slower shutter speeds

(3 stops*) can be used, thus increasing the range of usable shutter speeds and zoom positions, particularly when hand-holding the camera. (*The effects of VR on shutter speed are measured 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.)

Important

•When mounted on Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras, such as the D300-Series and D7000, the lens’ picture angle becomes 8°-4° and its

35mm equivalent focal length is approx. 300-600mm.

■ Usable cameras and available functions

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

						Exposure
			Function			(shooting)
Cameras							mode
	VR	AF	Focus	Memory	AF start on	P*1	S	A	M
			lock	recall	the lens
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	—
Pronea S*2
F4-Series, F90X/N90s*,
F90-Series/N90*,	—	*3		*4	35			—	—
F70-Series/N70*

								Exposure
				Function				(shooting)
Cameras									mode
	VR	AF		Focus	Memory	AF start on		P*1	S	A	M
				lock	recall	the lens
F60-Series/N60*,
F55-Series/N55-Series*,
F50-Series/N50*,	—	—		—	—	—
F-401x/N5005*,	—	—		—	—	—
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	—	—		—	—	—		—	—	—	—
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.

*3: When the focus operation selection switch is set to AF-ON, autofocus begins as soon as the focus operation button is pressed while the shutter-release button pressed halfway.

*4: Press the memory set button or a focus operation button while pressing the shutter release button halfway.

*5: Possible, with limited restrictions

■ Focusing

Set your camera’s focus mode according to the chart below:

	Camera	Lens’ focus mode switch
Cameras	focus
		A/M	M/A	M
	mode

Nikon digital SLR (Nikon		Autofocus	Autofocus	Manual focus
FX/DX format) cameras,
	AF	with manual	with manual	(Electronic
F6, F5, F4-Series, F100,
		override	override	rangefinder
F90X/N90s,F90-Series/N90,
		(AF priority)	(MF priority)	can be used.)
F80-Series/N80-Series*,

F75-Series/N75-Series*,		Manual focus
F70-Series/N70*,
	MF	(Electronic rangefinder can be
F65-Series/N65-Series*,
			used.)
Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S

F60-Series/N60*,
F55-Series/N55-Series*,	AF	Manual focus
F50-Series/N50*,		(Electronic rangefinder can be
F-801s/N8008s,F-801/N8008,	MF	used, except with the
F-601M/N6000,F-401x/N5005,		F-601M/N6000*.)
F-401s/N4004s,F-401/N4004
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	AF: Autofocus MF: Manual focus

A/M (Autofocus with manual override. AF priority) mode and M/A (Autofocus with manual override. MF priority) mode

M/A: Autofocus can be overridden by manually focusing

with the focus ring.

A/M: Autofocus can be overridden by manually focusing with the focus ring, but focus ring detection sensitivity is lower than in M/A mode. Use this mode to avoid canceling the AF setting by unintentionally moving the focus ring.

aSet the focus mode switch to A/M or M/A.

bAutofocus can be manually overridden by rotating the focus ring while pressing the shutter release button halfway, pressing the AF-ON button on the camera or pressing a focus operation button (with focus operation set to AF-ON) on the lens.

cPressing the shutter release button halfway, pressing the AF-ON button on the camera again or pressing a focus operation button

on the lens again will cancel manual override and return the lens to autofocus mode.

To limit the range of autofocus

This function is only available with autofocus.

FULL: If the subject is sometimes closer than 6 m (19.7 ft), set the switch to FULL.

∞–6m:If the subject is always 6 m (19.7 ft) or more away, set the switch to ∞– 6m to reduce focusing time.

■Focus operation selection switch and focus operation button (See p. 20 for compatible cameras.)

Use the focus operation selection switch to choose a function of the focus operation buttons.

	Position of focus	Focus operation button
	operation selection	Focus operation button
	operation selection	function
	switch	function
	switch
	AF-L	Focus lock
	MEMORY RECALL	Memory recall
	AF-ON	AF start (AF-ON) on the
	AF-ON	lens
		lens

• Press one of four focus operation buttons to activate

each function.

• The focus operation button positions can be changed

to suit individual user preferences. For more details

on this, contact your nearest Nikon service center or representative office.

Focus lock (AF-L)

This function is only compatible with autofocus.

aSet the focus mode switch to A/M or M/A.

bSet the focus operation selection switch to AF-L.

cDuring autofocus mode, focus can be locked by pressing one of the

focus operation buttons.

•Focus remains locked while a focus operation button is pressed and held down.

•The AF-L function can be engaged either from the camera or from the lens.

Memory recall (MEMORY RECALL)

: The lens beeps when memory recall is operated.

○♪: Memory recall operates without the beep sound.

The following operation is with the sound monitor switch set to .

a Focus on a subject and press the memory set button to save the focus distance.

•The lens will beep when the focused distance is correctly saved.

•When the focus distance is not correctly saved, the distance scale ring will revolve back and forth some 10 times, while the lens will emit one short and three long beeps. In this case, repeat procedure to save focus distance.

•Memory set is possible regardless of the setting of the focus mode or It focus operation selection switch.

•The focus distance is saved even when the camera is turned off or the Ck lens is detached from the camera.

•When performing memory recall at a focal length setting different Ch from the original setting, the focused distance may be slightly off.

Special care should be taken when performing memory recall at

Kr longer focal length settings. When the sound monitor switch is set to

, it will beep a warning. It is recommended to perform memory recall as often as possible at the same focal length to which the memory has been set.

b Set the focus operation selection switch to MEMORY RECALL. c Press a focus operation button. After the lens beeps twice, fully

press the shutter release button to take the picture.

•The saved focus distance is recalled when a focus operation button is pressed even when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

•To take pictures at the saved focus distance, hold the focus operation button down and fully press the shutter release button.

•The lens reverts from memory recall to autofocus or manual focus when the focus operation button is released.

Autofocus (AF) start on the lens (AF-ON) a Set the focus mode switch to A/M or M/A.

bSet the focus operation selection switch to AF-ON.

cPress a focus operation button to focus on the subject.

•Autofocus is activated while a focus operation button is pressed and held down.

•The AF-ON function can be engaged either from the camera or from the lens.

■ Vibration reduction mode (VR )

Basic concept of vibration reduction

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Set the vibration reduction mode switch to ACTIVE.

When taking pictures	Set the vibration reduction mode switch to either
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When taking panning	Set the vibration reduction mode switch to NORMAL.
shots
When taking pictures	Set the vibration reduction mode switch to ACTIVE.
from a moving vehicle	Set the vibration reduction mode switch to ACTIVE.
When taking pictures	Set the vibration reduction mode switch to either
using a tripod	NORMAL or 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 (p. 20), 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 using a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to ON to reduce the effect of camera shake. Nikon recommends the switch be set to ON when using the camera on an unsecured tripod head or with a monopod. But when camera shake is very slight, the vibration reduction function may conversely increase the effect of camera shake by the movement of the system. In such a case, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to OFF.

■ Setting the aperture

Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

■ 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 p. 210.

■ Using a built-in rotating tripod collar

When using a tripod, attach it to the lens’ tripod collar instead of the camera.

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

•It’s possible to detach the tripod collar by removing the tripod collar lock screw. For details on this procedure, contact your nearest Nikon service center or representative office.

Changing the camera position

Loosen the tripod collar ring fastening screw ().

Depending on camera position (vertical or

horizontal), turn the lens to an appropriate lens

rotating position index () and tighten the screw ( ).

■ Using the lens hood

Lens hoods minimise stray light and protect the lens.

Attaching the hood

• Fully tighten the lens hood screw (). • If the lens hood is not correctly attached,

vignetting may occur.

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

■ Lens protective glass

This lens is available with a lens protective glass attached. Keeping this glass on the lens is recommended at all times.

•If the picture you want to take includes a bright light source, removing this glass may reduce ghost images. To detach the glass, unscrew by

rotating the rubber ring around the glass (, ).

•Store the glass in the dedicated lens protective glass case provided.

■ The built-in flash and vignetting

To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood.

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

	Cameras	Supported focal length/Shooting
	Cameras	distance
		distance
	D90, D80, D50	• 200mm/3 m (9.8 ft) or greater
	D90, D80, D50	• 250mm or longer/No restriction
		• 250mm or longer/No restriction
		• 200mm/4 m (13.1 ft) or greater
	D70-Series	• 250mm/2.5 m (8.2 ft) or greater
		• 300mm or longer/No restriction
		• 200mm/5 m (16.4 ft) or greater
	D5300	• 250mm/3 m (9.8 ft) or greater
		• 300mm or longer/No restriction
		• 200mm/5 m (16.4 ft) or greater
	D5200, D5100, D5000, D3200,	• 250mm/3 m (9.8 ft) or greater
	D3100, D3000, D60, D40-Series	• 300mm/2.5 m (8.2 ft) or greater
		• 350mm or longer/No restriction
		• 200mm/4 m (13.1 ft) or greater
	D3300	• 250mm/3 m (9.8 ft) or greater
		• 300mm/2.5 m (8.2 ft) or greater
		• 200mm/3 m (9.8 ft) or greater
	F80-Series/N80-Series*	• 250mm or 300mm/2.5 m (8.2 ft)
	F80-Series/N80-Series*	or greater
		or greater
		• 350mm or longer/No restriction
		• 250mm/5 m (16.4 ft) or greater
	F75-Series/N75-Series*,	• 300mm/4 m (13.1 ft) or greater
	F70-Series/N70*	• 350mm/3 m (9.8 ft) or greater
		• 400mm/No restriction
	F65-Series/N65-Series*,
	F60-Series/N60*,
	F55-Series/N55-Series*,	Vignetting occurs at any shooting
	F50-Series/N50, F-401/N4004,	distance.
	F-401x/N5005, F-401s/N4004s,
	Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S
		*Sold exclusively in the USA

■ Slip-in filter holder

Always use a (52mm screw-on) filter. A 52mm Screw-on NC Filter is attached to the filter holder when shipped from the factory.

a Press down on the slip-in filter holder knob, and

turn counterclockwise until the white line on the

knob is at a right angle to the axis of the lens.

b Pull the slip-in filter holder from the lens body c Detach the attached filter from the filter holder.

d Screw a filter onto the side of the filter holder

marked with the words “Nikon” and “JAPAN”.

• The slip-in filter holder can be attached with the

“Nikon” and “JAPAN” facing either the lens or camera side without any effect on your pictures.

Slip-in Circular Polarizing Filter C-PL1L (optional)

•Blocks reflections from nonmetallic surfaces such as glass and water.

•When a Slip-in Circular Polarizing Filter C-PL1L is attached, the focus distance is different from when a 52mm screw-on filter is attached. The distance scale is shifted from the correct position. The closest focused distance is extended slightly.

•The memory set position may change slightly when using focus preset.

•Attach the C-PL1L filter before using the memory set function.

■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:

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