SPECIAL FEATURES (WITH NIKON, F5-SERIES, F4-SERIES, F100, F90X/N90s*, F90SERIES/N90*, F80-SERIES/N80-SERIES*, F70-SERIES/N70*, PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i* OR
PRONEA S CAMERA)
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon AF-S Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF. When used with a Nikon F5-Series, F4Series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90, F70-Series/N70, PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i or PRONEA S camera this
lens provides the following advanced capabilities:
• Rapid and quiet autofocus operation thanks to Nikon's Silent Wave Motor that dramatically reduces focusing time.
The Silent Wave Motor consists of both a stator and a rotor. The stator surface generates traveling waves when a high-frequency
voltage is applied to a voltage component attached to the stator. This causes the rotor that floats on the waves to rotate.
• Instant switching from autofocus to manual focus by presetting the focus mode switch to M/A position.
• Distance information used for 3D Matrix Metering (except F4-Series) or the 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash (except
F4-Series, PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i and PRONEA S) will be transmitted instantly from the lens to the camera body.
• The Nikon N90s, N90, N80-SERIES, N70 or PRONEA 6i is sold exclusively in the U.S.A.
BESONDERE MERKMALE (MIT NIKON-KAMERAS DER SERIE F5, SERIE F4, F100, F90X,
F90,
SERIE F80, F70, PRONEA 600i ODER PRONEA S)
Herzlichen Dank dafur, dan Sie sich fur das Nikon-Objektiv AF-S Nikkor ED 300mm f/2,8 D IF entschieden
haben. Zusammen mit einer Nikon-Kamera der Serie F5, Serie F4, F100, F90X, F90, F70, PRONEA 600i oder
PRONEA S bietet es Ihnen die folgenden Vorteile:
• Schneller und leiser Autofokus durch neuen integriertcn Silent-Wave-Motor, der extrem kurze Fokussierzeiten ermoglicht.
Der Silent-Wave-Motor besteht aus Stator und Rotor. Die Statoroberflache crzeugt beim Anlegen einer Hochfrequenzspannung
an ein angeschlossenes Spannungstell ein Wanderfeld. Dieses regt den darauf schwebenden Rotor zur Drehung an.
» Schnelles Umschalten zwischen automatischem und manuellem Fokussieren nach Stellen des Fokussierschalter auf M/A.
• D-Charakteristik zur Nutzung der 3D-Matrixmessung (auBer Serie F4) bzw. des 3D-Multi-Sensor-Aufhellblitzes
(ausgenommen Serie F4, PRONEA 600i und PRONEA S).
FONCTIONS SUPPLEMENTAIRES (AVEC LES APPAREILS PHOTO DE LA SERIE F5.
SERIE F4, F100, F90X, F90, SERIE F80, F70, PRONEA 600i OU PRONEA S)
Nikon vous remercie d'avoir achete son AF-S Nikkor ED 300mm f/2,8 D IF. L'utilisation conjointe de cet objectii
avec un appareil photo de la serie F5, serie F4, F100, F90X, F90, F70, PRONEA 600i ou PRONEA S permet de
beneficier des fonctions evoluees suivantes:
• Mise au point automatique rapide et silencieuse grace au Silent Wave Motor (moteur silencieux) qui reduit
remarquablement le temps de mise au point.
Le moteur ondulatoire silencieux se compose d'un stator et d'un rotor. La surface du stator produit des onde<
progressives quand une tension de hautes frequences est appliquce a un composant sous tension fixe au stator.
Cela force le rotor a flotter sur les ondes pour tourner.
• Commutation instantanee du mode de mise au point autofocus au mode de mise au point manuel par prereglage du
selecteur de mise au point sur la position M/A.
• Les informations de distance ulilisees pour la mesure matricielle 3D (sauf pour le serie F4) ou le dosage auto/ Hash
ambiance multicapteur (sauf pour les series F4, PRONEA 600i et PRONEA S) sont instantanement transmises dt
l'objectif au boitier.
CARACTERISTICAS SUPLEMENTARIAS (CON CAMARAS NIKON DE LA SERIE F5
SERIE F4, F100, F90X/N90s*, F90/N90*, SERIE F80/SERIE N80*, F70/N70*, PRONEA
600i/PRONEA 6i* O PRONEA S)
Graeias por la compra de su AF-S Nikkor ED 300mm f72,8 D IF Nikon. Cuando se usa con camaras de la serie F5
serie F4, F100, F90X/N90s, F90/N90, F70/N70, PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i o PRONEA S este objetivo le brinda la;
siguientes caracteristicas avanzadas:
• Un enfoque automatico rapido y silencioso graeias al nuevo Silent Wave Motor (Motor de Pulsacion Silenciosa) dt
Nikon que reduce drasticamente el tiempo necesario para enfocar.
El motor de pulsacion silenciosa se compone de un estator y de un rotor. La superficie del estator genera ondas de
recorrido cuando se le aplica un voltaje de alta frecuencia en el componente de voltaje instalado en el estator. Estc
hace que el rotor que flota sobre las pulsaciones empiece a girar.
• Conmutacion instantanea desde enfoque automatico a enfoque manual mediante e! preajuste del interruptor de mode
de enfoque a la posicion M/A.
• La informacion de distancia utilizada para la medicion matricial 3D (excepto la serie F4) o para el flash dc rellenc
equilibrado multisensor 3D (excepto las series F4, PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i y PRONEA S) se transmitiri
instantaneamente del objetivo a la camara.
• IM Nikon N90s, N90, serie N80, N70 o PRONEA 6i se vende exclusivamente en EE. UU.
(EE servo coupling post)
® CPU contacts
® Aperture indexing post
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, Auto Extension Ring PK-11/PK-11A, Kl Ring, Auto Ring
BR-2/BR-2A/BR-4.
• This lens cannot be used with the AF Finder
DX-1
attached to the Nikon F3AF camera.
MOUNTING THE LENS
To mount, position the lens on the camera's bayonet mount, lining up the aperture index
on the lens with the lens mounting index on the camera. Twist the camera body clockwise
until it clicks into place.
To remove, press the lens' release button on the camera and turn the camera body
counterclockwise. For details, refer to the camera's instruction manual.
FOCUSING
When used with a Nikon F5-Series, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90,
F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i or PRONEA S
camera, this lens not only lets you choose between autofocus or manual focusing, but also
enables quick switching between autofocus and manual (autofocus with manual priority)
by presetting the focus mode switch to the M/A position. With other cameras, only
manual focusing is available. See the chart to determine appropriate focus mode.
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^\^ Camera's focus mc
Cameras ^^\
F5-Series/F4-Series
F100/N90X/N9OS
F90-Series/N90
F80-Series/N80-Series
F70-Series/N70
PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i
PRONEA S
Nikon AF (autofocus)
cameras (except for F3AF)
Other Nikon cameras
ide
C
Autofocus with
manual priority
S
Manual focus
M
(Focus assist is available)
C
Manual focus
s
(Focus assist is available)
M
Manual focus
M/A
Lens'
focus mode
M
Manual focus
(Focus assist is available)
Manual focus
(Focus assist
is
available)
Manual focus
A
Autofocus
For use with a Nikon FS-Series, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-
Series/N90, F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, PRONEA
600i/PRONEA 6i or PRONEA S Camera
To select autofocus mode, slide the focus mode switch to A. Be sure camera's focusing
mode is set at C or S. In autofocus mode, you can use either "Focus lock" or "Preset
focusing" (with focusing limit switch). For details, see the following page.
To select autofocus mode with manual priority, slide the focus mode switch to M/A.
To focus manually, while lightly pressing the shutter release button, rotate the focusing
ring until the viewfinder image appears sharp and crisp. Removing your finger from the
shutter release button cancels manual focus mode to resume autofocus. Be sure the
camera's focusing mode is set at C or S to activate autofocus operation.
To select manual mode, slide the focus mode switch to M. Rotate focusing ring until the
viewfinder image appears sharp and crisp. The electronic rangefmder can be used as a
focusing assist.
For Other Nikon Autofocus Cameras (except the F3AF)
Only manual focusing operation is available.
Slide the focus mode switch to M (or M/A). Rotate the focusing ring until the viewfinder
image appears sharp and crisp. The electronic rangefinder can be used as a focusing
assist.
For a Nikon Non-Autofocus Camera
Only manual focusing operation is available.
Slide the focus mode switch to M (or M/A). Rotate focusing ring until the viewfinder
image appears sharp and crisp.
FOCUS LOCK (WITH AN F5-SERIES, F4-SERIES, F100,
F90X/N90s, F90-SERIES/N90, F80-SERIES/N80-SERIES,
F70-SERIES/N70, PRONEA 6OO1/PRONEA 6i OR PRONEA S
CAMERA)
When shooting a subject that is off-center or moving in Continuous Servo Autofocus
mode, press this button to lock focus. To cancel focus lock and reactivate autofocus,
remove your finger from the focus lock button. Although AF-Lock function can be set on
both camera and lens, priority is given to whichever is set first.
• Position of the focus lock buttons of this lens can be adjusted by modification. For
modification, contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center.
With autofocus operation, you can reduce focusing time by setting the focusing limit
switch according to the pre-determined distance range for the subject(s). There are three
focusing limit zones provided:
Close distance — infinity (°°) Set switch to front setting (FULL)
Close distance — 8m Set switch to middle setting (8 — 2.5m)
6m — infinity
PRONEA 60(M/PRONEA 6i
(<*>)
Set switch to rear setting (°° — 6m)
F5-SERIES,
F4-SEWES,
OR PRONEA S CAMERA)
RECOMMENDED FOCUSING SCREEN
Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for Nikon cameras to suit any
type of lens or picture-taking situation. Those which are recommended for use with your
lens are listed.
^*—^^^Screen
Camera """—>—«_
F5 (with DP-30)
F5 (with DA-30)
F4 (with DP-20)
F4 (with DA-20)
F3
0=Excellent focusing
0=Acceptable focusing
Slight vignetting or moire phenomenon affects screen image, but film image shows
no traces of this.
()=Indicates degree of exposure compensation needed for F5-series or F4-series cameras
(Center-Weighted metering only). For F5 camera, compensate using the Custom
Setting #18 on the camera body. See instruction manual of the camera body for more
details. For F4-series cameras, compensate using the Exposure Compensation Dial for
the focusing screen. (See the F4/F4s instruction manual, page 78).
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.
For the K2, B2 and E2 focusing screens, refer to the columns on the K, B and E screens,
respectively. For details, also refer to the specific camera's instruction manual.