Nikon Micro-Nikkor User Manual
Micno-Niklor
200mm
f/4IF
Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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NOMENCLATURE
Aperture scale index dot
Meter coupling shoe
Meter coupling ridge
Aperture indexing
post for Nikon
SB-E Speediight
Tripod collar alignment index dots
Depth-of-field indicators
Tripod collar locking screw
CONTENTS
NOMENCLATURE
FOREWORD .......................................................... 4
MOUNTING THE LENS
FOCUSING
Recommended Focusing Screens..................... 7
Focusing at a Predetermined Ratio
Reproduction Ratio
Depth of Field......................................................9
NOTES ON FOCUSING ..........................................9
DETERMINING EXPOSURE
With Built-In TTL Metering................................ 10
Without TTL Metering
CLOSE-UP TABLES
DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLES
FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS
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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 utiliz
ing 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 reproduc
tion ratio. When the Nikon TC-301 Teleconvert
er is used, full life-size images (1:1) are possi
ble (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 detach
able tripod mounting collar.
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 dis
tance is approximately 50cm (19.5 in.) be
tween 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 counter
clockwise 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. In both cases, refer to the camera’s instruc
tion manual.
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