Nikon ED 300 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Focus length: 300 mm.
Largest opening of the lens : f/2.8.
Constructed with 11 elements in 9 groups: Including a dust proof glass plate located at the front.
Angle of picture taken: 8°10'.
Distance scale: Starts from 2.5 meters to infinity and has graduation in both feet and meters.
Aperture scale: There are two scales attached, one standard and one aperture direct readout which both read f/2.8-f/22.
Lock on minimum aperture: Provided.
Diaphragm: Automatic for full usage.
Measurement of exposure : Depends on the camera, for AI or CPU system cameras the full aperture method is implemented whereas for all other models the exposure is via stop deficit method.
For focus and zoom regulator: Nikon IF or Internal focusing System.
Support for metrics: Owing to the inbuilt mechanically riveted tripod collar, has 360 degree rotation.
Protective lens cover: Nikon Cab is included.
Filter: The gelatine filter is nabbed with waffle filter and the 39mm screw threaded filter is variable focal length screw filter.
Mounting: Nikon bayonet.
Dimension: Approx 124mm (4.9 inches) in diameter, 241mm (9.5inches) retraction from the flange and around 250mm (9.8 inches) of total length.
Weight: Approx 2950 grams (104 ounces).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum aperture of the Nikon AF-I Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF lens?

A: When using the lens, the maximum tear aperture certainly resize into is a value of f/2.8.

Q: Can this lens be mounted on cameras other than Nikon – is it compatible?

A: As aforementioned, this lens has been tailored to suit Nikon cameras and other brands are likely to experience difficulties while utilizing a Nikon lens attached to their camera body.

Q: In regards to the lens, is it a manual focusing lens or an autofocus?

A: This specific lens comes with both the autofocus and manual focusing options incorporated within its structure.

Q: In the case I require cleaning, how do I clean the lens?

A: One can really just make use of ordinary cotton cloth and have it moistened with ethanol alcohol in order to brush chemicals and grease off the lens — all while carefully trying to avoid vigorous wiping the device.

Q: Does this lens support filters?

A: Yes, there is support for 39mm screw-in filters along with gelatine filter holders.

Q: What would be the approximate weight of the Nikon AF-I Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF lens?

A: The estimation is approximately 2950 grams (104 ounces).

Q: What procedure should I follow in order to attach the lens to the camera?

A: Place the notch of the lens above the index of the camera. Once this is done, the body of the camera can be twisted in a clockwise direction until the camera’s index clicks into place.

Q: What is the ideal category of photography for which this specific lens should be used?

A: The maximum aperture on this lens is very fast, hence if it is being used in low-light conditions or in sports photography it would be ideal.

Q: What is the function of the minimum aperture lock?

A: The minimum aperture lock makes it possible to set the lens aperture to f/22 in order to use programmed auto or shutter-priority auto shooting.

Q: Is the Internal Focusing system present in this lens?

A: This lens makes use of Nikon’s Internal Focusing system which is also known as IF.

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BESONDERE

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• une mise au point rapide grace a un mecanisme sans noyau et integre qui permet de reduire considerablement le temps de mise au point

• une mise au point particulierement silencieuse grace a ce meme mecanisme integre

• une commutation instantanee du mode de mise au point autofocus au mode de mise au point manuel par prereglage de la bague de mise au point sur la position M/A.

CARACTERISTICAS SUPLEMENTARIAS (CON CAMARAS NIKON DE LA SERIE F4)

Gracias por la compra de su AF-I Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF Nikon. Cuando se usa con camaras de la serie F4, este objetivo le brinda las siguientes caracteristicas avanzadas:

• Operacion de enfoque automatico rapida debido al nuevo mecanismo impulsor de enfoque sin nucleo incorporado que reduce dramaticamente el tiempo de enfoque.

• Operacion de enfoque muy silenciosa con el mecanismo impulsor de enfoque sin nucleo incorporado.

• Conmutacidn instantanea desde enfoque automatico a enfoque manual mediante el preajuste del anillo de modo de enfoque a la posicion M/A.

CARATTERISTICHE SPECIALI (CON FOTOCAMERE NIKON DELLA SERIE F4)

Vi ringraziamo per aver acquistato questo AF-I Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF Nikon. Con una fotocamera Nikon della Serie F4, questo obiettivo offre ie seguenti avanzate funzioni:

• Operazione di messa a fuoco rapida grazie al nuovo meccanismo di pilotaggio di messa a fuoco senza nucleo incorporato, che riduce il tempo di messa a fuoco.

• Operazione di messa a fuoco molto silenziosa con il meccanismo di pilotaggio di messa a fuoco senza nucleo incorporato.

• Commutazione istantanea dalla messa a fuoco automatica alia messa a fuoco manuale tramite la preregolazione dell'anello del modo di messa a fuoco sulla posizione M/A.

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(See (able page 16) Teleconverter TC-14A, Teleconverter TC-148 and Teleconverter TC-201 cannot be used. Other 39mm screw-in filters, Teleconverter TC-301 and Autofocus Converter TC-16A are optional accessories.

KORREKTUREN

(Siehe Tabelle Seite 20) GegenlichtblendeTC-14A, GegenlichtblendeTC-14B und Gegenlichtblendo TC-201 konnen nicht benutzt werden. Weitere 39-mm-Einschraubfilter, Gegenlichtblende TC-301 und AF-Konvertor TC-16A sind optional erhaltlich.

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Les teleconvertisseurs TC-14A, TC-148 et TC-201 ne peuvent etre utilises. Le teleconvertisseur vissants 39 mm sont des accessoires optionnels.

CORRECCIONES

(Vease la tabla en la pagha 28) No se pueden usar los teteconvertidores TC-14A, TC-14B ni Otros filtros de rosea de 39 mm, el teleconveritdor TC-301 y el convertidor AF TC-16A son accesortos opcionales.

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