Nikon f-4 IF User Manual
MicnoNikkor
200mm
f/4IF
Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL
NOMENCLATURE
Aperture scale index dot
Tripod collar alignment index dots
Meter coupling shoe
Meter coupling ridge
Aperture indexing i
post for Nikon k
SB-E Speedlight
i
1
3
EE servo
coupling post
Aperture-direct-
readout scale
Aperture ring
Tripod mounting collar
2
i\
Depth-of-field indicators
1
Tripod collar locking screw
CONTENTS
NOMENCLATURE 2
FOREWORD 4
MOUNTING THE LENS 5
FOCUSING 6-9
Recommended Focusing Screens 7
Focusing at a Predetermined Ratio 8
Reproduction Ratio 8
Depth of Field 9
NOTES ON FOCUSING 9
DETERMINING EXPOSURE 10-11
With Built-in TTL Metering 10
Without TTL Metering 11
CLOSE-UP TABLES 12
DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLES 13-14
FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS 15
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FOREWORD
Representing a true breakthrough in lens
design,
the Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4 IF is the
world's first 200mm "micro" lens. By utilizing internal focusing (IF), a system in which
the lens elements move inside the lens, there
is absolutely no increase in the overall length
of the lens barrel as the lens is focused closer.
Therefore, it is extremely easy to handle.
At its closest focusing distance of 0.71m
(2.34 ft.), the lens produces a 1:2 reproduction ratio. When the Nikon
er is used, full life-size images (1:1) are possible (with a decrease in the effective aperture to
f/8).
This lens is very light-weight and has its
own built-in telescoping lens hood and detachable tripod mounting collar.
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TC-301
Teleconvert-
Because of its 200mm focal length, this lens
offers tremendous free-working distance, so
that you can take close-up shots of shy or
dangerous subjects, like butterflies or poison-
ous snakes, and still keep your distance. Even
at 1:2 magnification, the free-working distance is approximately 50cm (19.5 in.) between the front of the lens and the subject.
It also focuses to infinity, making it perfect
for use as a regular 200mm telephoto lens.
In addition, NIC (Nikon Integrated Coating)
is applied to the air-to-glass surfaces of lens
elements to reduce ghost images and flare and
improve contrast.
MOUNTING THE LENS
Position the lens in the camera's bayonet
mount, aligning the aperture scale index dot
on the lens with the lens mounting index on
the camera body. Twist the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. To remove,
depress the lens release button on the camera
and twist the lens clockwise.
Note:
When mounting the lens on a camera with a
meter coupling lever (Al type), make sure that the
camera's meter coupling lever is correctly positioned;
when mounting on a camera without this lever (non-
Al type), "manual" maximum aperture indexing is
required.
tion manual.
In both cases, refer to the camera's instruc-
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