Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4D IF-ED II User manual

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Aperture indexing post

Lens hood HK-29-2

Lens hood HK-29-1

Lens rotating position index

Monopod collar (replaceable)

Built-in rotating tripod collar

Focus mode switch

Focusing limit switch

Filter holder

Dedicated gelatin filter holder

Gelatin filter holder plate

Aperture scale

Strap eyelet

Aperture-direct-readout scale

Lens hood screw

Tripod collar lock screw

Focus lock button

Focus ring

Distance scale

Distance index line

Depth-of-field scale

Filter holder knob

Aperture index/Mounting index

Minimum aperture lock lever

Aperture ring

Minimum aperture signal post

(EE servo coupling post)

CPU contacts

Meter coupling ridge

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AF-S Nikkor ED 600mm f/4DII IF. This is a high-grade,

internal focusing (IF) lens employing a Silent Wave Motor to drive the focusing

mechanism, thus the “S” designation. As a result, autofocusing is smooth, silent, and

almost instantaneous.

Major features

•Autofocusing possible with Nikon F6, F5, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s*, F90-

Series/N90*, F80-Series/N80-Series*, F70-Series/N70*, F65-Series/N65-Series*,

Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S cameras and Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)

D2-Series, D1-Series, D100 and D70. Also provided: autofocusing with manual

override, autofocus range limiting via a focusing limit switch, and a focus lock

button capable of locking focus on the lens.

•Many magnesium alloy parts are used inside to reduce weight.

•Manual focusing using focus assist possible with all Nikon AF camera bodies,

except the F3AF.

•For more accurate exposure control, subject distance information is transmitted

from the lens to the camera body, providing 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-

Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with appropriate Nikon cameras and Speedlights.

•Featuring a maximum aperture of f/4, this lens is very effective for shooting fast-

moving sports events or images in the dark.

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•Closest focusing distances of 5.6m (18.4 ft.) (AF) and 5.4m (17.7 ft.) (MF) are

provided.

•Carbon fiber reinforced plastic, ultralight lens hoods HK-29-1 and HK-29-2 are

provided. A protective glass is built in to protect the front of the lens.

*Sold exclusively in the USA.

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, PK-11/11A, Auto Ring BR-4, and K1

Ring.

Other accessories may not be suitable when this lens is used with certain camera

bodies. For details, refer to instruction manual for each product.

•This lens is not compatible when used with a Nikon F3AF camera with the AF

Finder DX-1 attached.

Focusing (Fig. 1)

Set your camera’s focus mode selector according to this chart:

** To focus manually, rotate the focus ring while lightly pressing the shutter release

button. Remove your finger from the shutter release button to cancel manual focus

mode and resume autofocus.

C

AF

S

C

S

AF

M

M/A M A

Camera’s focus mode

Lens’ focus mode

F6, F5, F4-Series, F100

F90X/N90s*

F90-Series/N90*

F80-Series/N80-Series*

F70-Series/N70*

F65-Series/N65-Series*

Pronea 600i/6i*

Pronea S, D2-Series,

D1-Series, D100, D70

Nikon AF cameras

(except for F3AF)

Autofocus with

manual priority**

Other Nikon cameras

(except for F3AF)

Manual focus

* Sold exclusively in the USA.

Autofocus

Manual focus

(Focus assist is available.)

Manual focus

(Focus assist is available.)

Manual focus

(Focus assist is available.)

Cameras

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To limit the range of autofocus (Fig. 2)

With AF operation, set the focusing limit switch according to the pre-determined

distance range for the subject(s) to reduce focusing time.

Usable cameras: F6, F5, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90,

F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, F65-Series/

N65-Series, Pronea 600i/6i, Pronea S, D2-Series,

D1-Series, D100 and D70.

Focus lock

With autofocus operation, focus is locked either by pressing the focus lock button on

the lens or locking the autofocus on cameras so equipped.

Usable cameras: F6, F5, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90,

F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, F65-Series/

N65-Series, Pronea 600i/6i, Pronea S, D2-Series,

D1-Series, D100 and D70.

•The position of the focus lock button on this lens can be modified. For information,

please contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center.

Depth of field

If your camera has a depth of field preview (stop-down) button or lever, depth of field

can be observed while looking through the camera viewfinder.

Minimum aperture lock (Fig. 3)

For programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure shooting, use the minimum

aperture lock lever to lock the lens aperture at f/22.

1 Set the lens to its minimum aperture (f/22) by aligning it with the aperture index.

2 Slide the lock lever toward the aperture ring, so the two orange dots are aligned.

To release the lock, slide the lever in the opposite direction.

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:

Infinity ( ) to close

(5.6m) (18.4 ft.)

Focusing limit zones provided

FULL 12

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5.6m

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10m

Focusing

distance

12m (39.4 ft.) to close

(5.6m) (18.4 ft.)

Infinity ( ) to 10m

(32.8 ft.)

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Excellent focusing

Acceptable focusing

Slight vignetting or moiré patterns appear in the viewfinder, but not on the film.

Exposure measurement is not possible; lens/screen combination permits focusing operation only.

( ) Indicates degree of exposure compensation needed (Center-Weighted metering only). For F6

cameras, compensate by selecting "Other screen” in Custom Setting “b6: Screen comp.” and

setting the EV level to -2.0 to +2.0 in 0.5 EV steps. When using screens other than type B or E,

“Other screen” must be selected even when the required compensation value is “0” (no

compensation required). For F5 cameras, compensate using Custom Setting #18 on the camera

body. For F4-Series cameras, compensate using the Exposure Compensation Dial for the

focusing screen.

See instruction manual of the camera body for more details.

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.

When using the B2/B3, E2/E3 and K2/K3 focusing screens in cameras other than those listed above,

refer to the columns for the B, E and K screens for the F4+DP-20 camera.

Built-in rotating tripod collar

When shooting vertical pictures, loosen the tripod collar lock screw by turning it

counterclockwise, rotate the lens to an appropriate position, then tighten the screw

clockwise.

•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.

Monopod collar (replaceable) (supplied accessories)

•The tripod collar of this lens can be changed to a monopod collar.

•For modification, contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. If you make

modifications yourself, be sure to tighten the attaching screws otherwise the lens

may fall off and be damaged.

F5+DP-30

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F4+DP-20

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Lens hoods HK-29-1 and HK-29-2

Two-part lens hoods (HK-29-1 for attachment to the front of the lens and HK-29-2

for attachment to the front of HK-29-1) are provided.

Using the HK-29-1: First, loosen the lens hood screw on the HK-29-1, slip

HK-29-1 onto the front of the lens, then tighten the screw.

Attaching the HK-29-2: Loosen the lens hood screw on the HK-29-2, slip

HK-29-2 onto the front of the HK-29-1, then tighten the screw.

Storing the lens hoods: First, reverse the HK-29-2, and slip it back onto the

HK-29-1. Then reverse the HK-29-1 with the HK-29-2 attached, and slide both

back onto the front of the lens.

Filter holder (Fig. 4, 5)

Always use a filter. The slip-in filter holder is provided with a 52mm screw-in Nikon

NC filter. Use an L37C filter to cut ultraviolet rays and a slip-in circular polarizing

filter C-PL1L to cut unwanted reflections from non-metallic surface such as glass or

water.

1 Press down on the filter holder knob, and turn counterclockwise until the white

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

2 Pull the holder out and screw in the filter into the holder.

•The filter holder can be attached either facing lens or camera side without having

any effect on your pictures.

Dedicated gelatin filter holder (supplied accessories) (Fig. 6)

A 55mm slip-in gelatin filter holder is supplied with the lens to match your shooting

purposes.

Lens care

•Clean the lens surface with a blower brush. To remove dirt and smudges, use a

soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens

cleaner. Wipe in a circular motion from center to outer edge, taking care not to

leave traces or touch other parts.

•Never use thinner or benzene to clean the lens as this might damage the lens, result

in a fire, or cause health problems.

•When storing the lens in the lens case, attach both front and rear caps.

•When the lens will not be used for a long time, store it in a cool, dry place to

prevent mold. Also store the lens away from direct sunlight or chemicals such as

camphor or naphthalene.

•Do not get water on the lens or drop it in water as this will cause it to rust and

malfunction.

•Reinforced plastic is used for some parts of the lens. To avoid damage, never leave

the lens in an excessively hot place.

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Supplied accessories

•Slip-on front lens cap •Rear lens cap LF-1 •Strap LN-1 •Heavy duty case CT-606

•Lens hoods HK-29-1/HK-29-2 •52mm screw-in NC filter •Dedicated gelatin filter

holder •Monopod collar

Optional accessories

•Semi-soft case CL-L2 •Other 52mm screw-in filters •Slip-in circular polarizing

filter C-PL1L •Teleconverter TC-14B, TC-301 (autofocus operation impossible)

•AF-S teleconverter TC-14EII, TC-17EII, TC-20EII (The TC-17EII and TC-20EII

cannot be used for autofocus operation.)

Specifications

Type of lens:

D-type AF-S Nikkor lens having built-in CPU and Nikon

bayonet mount

Focal length:

600mm

Maximum aperture:

f/4

Lens construction:

10 elements in 7 groups (3 ED elements) (1 built-in

protective glass on the front of the lens)

Picture angle:

4°10´ [2°40´ with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format);

3°20´ with IX240 system cameras]

Distance information:

Output to camera body

Focusing:

Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) system (utilizing an internal

Silent Wave Motor); manually via separate focus ring

Shooting distance scale:

Graduated in meters and feet from 5.4m (20 ft.) to infinity (∞)

Closest focusing distance:

5.6m (18.4 ft.) in AF mode, 5.4m (17.7 ft.) in MF mode

Aperture scale:

f/4– f/22 on both standard and aperture-direct-readout

scales

Minimum aperture lock:

Provided

Diaphragm:

Fully automatic

Exposure measurement:

Via full-aperture method with AI cameras or cameras with

CPU interface system; via stop-down method for other

cameras

Focus limit switch:

Provided; three ranges available: FULL, 12–5.6m,

or ∞–10m

Tripod collar:

Rotatable through 360°, lens rotating position indices

every 90°

Dimensions:

Approx. 166mm dia. x 430.5mm extension from the

camera’s lens mounting flange

Weight:

Approx. 4750g (10.5 lbs.)

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Profundidad de campo

SchärfentiefentabelleDepth of field

Focused distance

Eingestellte Entfernung

Distance de mise au point

Distancia de enfoque

Distanza messa a fuoco

Profundidad de camopo

Profondità di campoDepth of field

Schärfentiefe

Profondeur de champ

Reproduction ratio

Abbildungsmaßstab

Rapport de reproduction

Relación de reproducción

Rapporto di riproduzione

f/4 f/5.6 f/8 f/11 f/16 f/22

5.4–

5.4

5.6–

5.6

5.4–

5.4

5.4–

5.4

5.6–

5.6

5.4–

5.5

5.6–

5.6

5.4–

5.4

5.6–

5.6

5.6–

5.6

5.4–

5.4

5.5–

5.7

5.6

5.4

1/8.6

1/8.2

6.0–

6.0

7.0–

7.0

6.0–

6.0

6.0–

6.0

6.9–

7.1

5.9–

6.1

10.0–

10.0

8.0–

8.0

7.0–

7.0

10.0–

10.0

8.0–

8.0

6.0–

6.0

9.9–

10.1

8.0–

8.0

7.0–

7.0

9.9–

10.1

7.9–

8.1

7.0–

7.0

9.9–

10.1

7.9–

8.1

6.0–

6.1

9.8–

10.2

7.9–

8.1

6.9–

7.1

Profondità di campo

11.9–

12.1

14.9–

15.1

11.9–

12.1

11.9–

12.1

14.7–

15.3

11.7–

12.3

2595– 1854– 1298– 945– 650– 473–

1/

86.9–

93.3

85.9–

94.6

84.2–

96.7

82.2–

99.5

79.1–

104.5

75.7–

111.2

90 1/152.2

49.1–

51.0

29.7–

30.3

19.9–

20.1

14.9–

15.1

48.7–

51.4

29.5–

30.5

19.8–

20.2

11.9–

12.1

48.2–

52.0

29.3–

30.7

19.7–

20.3

14.8–

15.2

47.5–

52.7

29.1–

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19.6–

20.4

14.8–

15.2

46.5–

54.1

28.7–

31.4

19.4–

20.6

11.8–

12.2

45.3–

55.8

28.3–

32.0

19.2–

20.8

14.6–

15.5

Profondeur de champ

50

30

20

15

12

10

8

7

6

1/84.1

1/50.1

1/33.1

1/24.6

1/19.5

1/16.1

1/12.7

1/11.0

1/9.3

By using Internal Focusing (IF), the closest focusing distance of this lens is shorter than previous

models at the same focal length, which utilized traditional helicoid focusing.

Durch Verwendung der Innenfokussierung (IF) ist die kleinste Fokussierentfernung dieses Objektivs

bei derselben Brennweite kürzer als bei früheren Modellen mit herkömmlicher

Schraubenfokussierung.

Grâce à un système de mise au point interne (IF), la distance de mise au point de cet objectif est plus

courte que celle des modèles antérieurs à mise au point hélicoïdale, pour une distance focale

identique.

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Depth of field

Focused

distance

Depth of field

Reproduction

ratio

f/4 f/5.6 f/8 f/11 f/16 f/22

24´11˝–

25´

19´11˝–

20´

19´11˝–

20´

24´9˝–

25´2˝

19´10˝–

20´1˝

19´9˝–

20´2˝

19´11˝–

20´

24´10˝–

25´1˝

24´10˝–

25´1˝

19´10˝–

20´1˝

24´8˝–

25´3˝

24´7˝–

25´4˝

25

20

1/12.0

1/9.4

39´9˝–

40´2˝

29´10˝–

30´1˝

29´9˝–

30´2˝

39´6˝–

40´5˝

29´7˝–

30´4˝

29´5˝–

30´6˝

98´10˝–

101´

69´5˝–

70´6˝

49´8˝–

50´3˝

29´10˝–

30´1˝

98´5˝–

101´

69´2˝–

70´9˝

49´7˝–

50´4˝

39´9˝–

40´2˝

97´9˝–

102´

68´11˝–

71´1˝

49´5˝–

50´6˝

39´7˝–

40´4˝

96´11˝–

103´

68´6˝–

71´6˝

49´3˝–

50´9˝

29´8˝–

30´3˝

95´7˝–

104´

67´10˝–

72´3˝

48´11˝–

51´1˝

39´3˝–

40´8˝

94´1˝–

106´

67´1˝–

73´1˝

48´6˝–

51´6˝

39´–

40´11˝

289´–

310´

273´–

331´

286´–

315´

280´–

322´

263´–

348´

251´–

371´

300 1/155

147´–

152´

143´–

157´

8514´– 6083´– 4259´– 3099´– 2132´– 1552´–

1/

146´–

153´

145´–

155´

140´–

161´

137´–

165´

150

100

70

50

40

30

1/77

1/51

1/35.3

1/25.0

1/19.8

1/14.6

Gracias al uso del sistema de enfoque interno (IF), la distancia de enfoque más cercana de est

objetivo es más corta que la de modelos anteriores, las cuales utilizan el tradicional enfoque

helicoidal, empleando la misma distancia focal.

Quando si utilizza la messa a fuoco interna (IF), la dintanza di messa a fuoco di questo obiettivo è

più corta di quella dei modelli precendenti con la stessa lunghezza focale, i quali usavano la messa a

fuoco elicoidale del tipo tradizionale.

By using Internal Focusing (IF), the closest focusing distance of this lens is shorter than previous

models at the same focal length, which utilized traditional helicoid focusing.

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