Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR User manual

User’s Manual

Benutzerhandbuch

Manuel d’utilisation

Manual del usuario

Användarhandbok

Pyko‚Ó‰ÒÚ‚Ó ÔÓÎ¸˝Ó‚aÚÂÎﬂ

Gebruikshandleiding

Manuale d’uso

(P.2–15)

(PP.16–33)

(S. 34–49)

(P. 50–65)

(PP. 66–81)

(S. 82–97)

(CTP. 98–113)

(P. 114–129)

(PP. 130–145)

(P. 146–163)

(P. 164–179)

(P. 180–195)

AF-S NIKKOR

400mm f/2.8

ED VR

Nano Crystal Coat

J

p

En

De

Fr

Es

Sv

Ru

Nl

It

Ck

Ch

Kr

Page is loading ...

16

En

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury. Repairs should

be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or lens break open as the

result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service

representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or lens,

remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation

could result in injury.

After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-

authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not use the camera or lens in the presence of flammable gas

Operating electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas could result in an

explosion or fire.

Do not look at the sun through the lens or viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light sources through the lens or viewfinder could

cause permanent visual impairment.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other

small parts into their mouths.

Notes on Safety Operations

CAUTION

17

En

Observe the following precautions when handling the camera

and lens

•Keep the camera and lens unit dry. Failure to do so could result in fire or electric

shock.

•Do not handle or touch the camera or lens unit with wet hands. Failure to do so

could result in electric shock.

•When shooting with back-lighting, do not point the lens at the sun or allow

sunlight to pass directly down the lens as this may cause the camera to overheat

and possibly cause a fire.

•When the lens will not be used for an extended period of time, attach both front

and rear lens caps and store the lens away from direct sunlight. Failure to do so

could result in a fire, as the lens may focus sunlight onto a flammable object.

18

En

1 Lens hood HK-33-2 (p. 28)

2 Lens hood HK-33-1 (p. 28)

3 Lens hood screw (p. 28)

4 Rubber grip

5 Tripod collar lock screw (p. 28)

6 Strap eyelet

7 Lens rotating position index

8 Focus operation button (Focus

Lock/MEMORY RECALL/AF

Start) (p. 25)

9 Focus ring (p. 24)

! Depth-of-field scale (p. 28)

" Distance index line (p. 28)

# Distance scale

$ Vibration reduction ON/OFF

ring switch (p. 27)

% Slip-in filter holder (p. 29)

& Slip-in filter holder knob (p. 29)

( Mounting index

) Lens mount rubber gasket

(p. 23)

~ CPU contacts (p. 23)

+ Built-in rotating tripod collar

(p. 28)

, Monopod collar (replaceable)

(p. 28)

- Memory Set button (p. 26)

. Focus mode switch (p. 24)

/ Focusing limit switch (p. 24)

: Vibration reduction mode

switch (p. 27)

; Focus operation selection

switch (AF-L/MEMORY

RECALL/AF-ON) (p. 25)

<Sound monitor switch (p. 25)

1. Nomenclature ( ): Reference page

Page is loading ...

20

En

2. Usable cameras and available functions

There may be some restrictions or limitation for available functions.

Refer to your camera’s user’s manual for details.

* Sold exclusively in the USA.

** Sold exclusively in the USA and Canada.

*1 P includes AUTO (General-Purpose Program) and Vari-Program

System

Cameras

Vibration

reduction

Auto-

focus

Focus

lock

Exposure

mode

P*

1

SAM











*

3

 

 

*

3



*

4



 



Memory

recall

AF start

on the

lens

Function

: Possible : Possible, with limited restrictions : Impossible

Nikon digital SLR (Nikon

FX/DX format) cameras

F6, F5, F100,

F80-Series/N80-Series*,

F75-Series/N75-Series*,

F65-Series/N65-Series*

F4-Series, F90X/ N90s*,

F90-Series/N90*,

F70-Series/N70*

F60-Series/ N60*,

F55-Series/N55-Series*,

F50-Series/N50*,

F-401x/N5005*,

F-401s/ N4004s*,

F-401/N4004*

F-801s/N8008s*,

F-801/N8008*,

F-601

M/N6000*

Pronea 600i/6i*,

Pronea S*

2

F3AF, F-601/N6006*,

F-501/N2020**,

Nikon MF cameras

(except F-601

M/N6000*)

21

En

*2 Manual (M) is not available.

*3 When the Focus operation selection switch is set to AF-ON,

autofocus begins as soon as you depress the Focus operation button

while lightly depressing the shutter-release button.

*4 Depress the Memory Set button or Focus operation button while

lightly depressing the shutter-release button.

•If this lens is used with cameras not compatible with vibration

reduction, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF ring switch to OFF.

With the Pronea 600i/6i camera, in particular, battery power may

become quickly depleted if this switch is left ON.

3. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR lens.

This is a high performance lens featuring special Vibration Reduction

(VR) and high-speed Internal Focusing (IF) mechanisms. It also employs a

Silent (S) Wave Motor to drive the focusing mechanism. Focus preset is

also provided.

 Major features

 Two AF modes (p. 24)

Autofocus can be overridden by setting the focus mode switch to

“A/M” or “M/A” and manually focusing with the focus ring.

M/A: Autofocus can be overridden by manually focusing with the focus

ring. This mode should be used for fine-focusing.

A/M: Autofocus can be overridden by manually focusing with the focus

ring, but focus ring detection sensitivity is lower than in M/A

mode. Use this mode to avoid canceling the AF setting by

unintentionally moving the focus ring.

 Limiting the range of autofocus (p. 24)

Focus time can be reduced by setting focusing limits.

For example, if a subject is at least 6 m (19.7 ft) away, set the focusing

limit switch to ∞ – 6 m.

 AF-L/MEMORY RECALL/AF-ON (p. 25)

Focus distances can be locked and saved during autofocus (AF-L) and

then recalled by pushing the “MEMORY RECALL” button. Autofocus is

restarted on the lens by setting switch to AF-ON.

22

En

 Vibration reduction* (VR II) (p. 27)

NORMAL: Reduces camera shake during handheld shooting or use of a

monopod. This mode allows pictures to be taken at shutter speeds

approx. 4 stops slower than is possible with a non-VR lens, therefore

expanding the range of shutter speed options and making handheld

or monopod telephoto shooting much easier. Panning is also

possible.

TRIPOD: Recommended mode to reduce camera shake when using a

tripod. With a super-telephoto lens, camera shake may occur even

when the camera is mounted on a tripod. TRIPOD mode reduces

camera shake when shooting with a tripod, especially with shutter

speeds between 1/15 and 1 sec. It also reduces image shake in the

viewfinder.

* Under Nikon measurement conditions. The effects of vibration

reduction vary depending on individual and shooting conditions.

 More accurate exposure control is possible when this is mounted on

a Nikon camera having 3D Matrix Metering capability, because

subject distance information is transferred from the lens to the

camera body.

 The use of three ED (extra-low dispersion) lens elements ensures

sharp pictures virtually free of color fringing. Also, by utilizing a 9-

blade diaphragm that produces a nearly circular aperture, out-of-

focus images in front of or behind the subject are rendered as

pleasing blurs.

Basic concept of vibration reduction

Number of

vibrations

Panning shots

(in NORMAL mode)

Camera shake when using a tripod

(in TRIPOD mode)

Strength of vibrations

Camera shake during handheld

shooting or when using a monopod

(in NORMAL mode)

23

En

 The Nano Crystal Coat deposited on some of the lens elements

ensures that fine, clear images can be reproduced under any

shooting conditions, from the sunny outdoors to spotlighted interior

scenes.

 Meniscus glass, unlike existing flat glass, is used for the lens

protective glass.

 Important!

• Be careful not to hold the camera body when the lens is attached, as

this may cause damage to the camera. Be sure to hold both the lens

and camera when carrying.

• Be sure to attach a 52mm screw-in filter to the slip-in filter holder.

• Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts.

• AF-I/AF-S Teleconverters TC-14E/TC-14EII/TC-17EII/TC-20E/

TC-20EII/TC-20EIII are usable.

•When mounted on Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras, such as the

D300-Series and D7000, the lens’ picture angle becomes 4° and its

35 mm equivalent focal length is approx. 600 mm. (The lens’ picture

angle is 6°10’ at 35 mm focal length.)

•If the lens mount rubber gasket is damaged, be sure to visit the

nearest Nikon authorized dealer or service center for repair.

24

En

4. Focusing

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

 Autofocus with manual override (p. 21)

A/M mode: Autofocus with manual override. AF priority

M/A mode: Autofocus with manual override. MF priority

1

Set the focus mode switch to “A/M” or “M/A”. (Fig. 1)

2

You can manually override autofocus by operating the

focus ring while lightly depressing the shutter release

button or the AF start button on the camera or the

Focus operation button on the lens.

• To cancel manual override, remove your finger from the shutter

release button or the AF start button on the camera or the Focus

operation button on the lens, and lightly depress the shutter release

button to return to the autofocus mode.

5. To limit the range of autofocus

(See page 20 for usable cameras.)

•With AF operation, if the subject is always more than

6m (19.7 ft) away, set the focusing limit switch (Fig. 2)

to “∞–6m” to reduce focusing time.

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

25

En

•If the subject is sometimes 6m (19.7 ft) or closer, set it

to “FULL”.

• This function is only compatible with autofocus.

6. AF-L/MEMORY RECALL/AF-ON

 Focus operation selection switch (AF-L/MEMORY RECALL/

AF-ON) and Focus operation button

• Depending on the position of the Focus operation

selection switch (Fig. 3), the function of the Focus

operation button (Fig. 4) varies.

• The position of the Focus operation buttons can be

changed to suit your preference. For more details on

this change, contact your nearest Nikon service center

or representative office.

• Press one of four Focus operation buttons to activate

each function.

 Using the Focus lock button (See page 20 for usable cameras.)

1

Set the Focus mode switch to “A/M“ or “M/A“. (Fig. 1)

• This function is only compatible with autofocus.

2

Set the Focus operation selection switch (Fig. 3) to “AF-L“.

3

During autofocus, the focus can be locked while you are pressing the

Focus operation button. (Fig. 4)

• Focus is locked while either of these buttons is pressed.

• The Focus Lock function can be engaged on either the camera and

lens.

 MEMORY RECALL (See page 20 for usable cameras. Available

during autofocus and manual focus.)

• Set the sound monitor switch (Fig. 5) to “ “ to

activate the sound monitor; set it to “ “ to cancel.

• The following operation is with the sound monitor

activated.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Position of Focus operation

selection switch

Function of Focus

operation button

AF-L Focus lock

MEMORY RECALL Memory recall

AF-ON AF start (AF-ON) on the lens

Fig. 5

26

En

1

Set the focus mode switch to “A/M“, “M/A“ or “M“.

(Fig. 1)

2

Focus on a subject that you want to memorize the

focused distance. Press the Memory Set button (Fig. 6)

and a beep sounds, indicating that the focused

distance was stored in memory.

•Memory set is possible regardless of the position of the Focus mode

switch or Focus operation selection switch.

• The focused distance is kept stored in the memory even when the

camera is turned off or the lens is detached from the camera.

Note: If the distance scale ring turns from right to left about 10 times

when setting, and at the same time one short beep and three

long beeps sound, perform Memory set again.

3

Set the Focus operation selection switch (Fig. 3) to “MEMORY

RECALL“.

4

Press the Focus operation button (Fig. 4).

•While softly pressing the shutter release button, press the focus

operation button to recall the memorized focus distance.

5

Two beeps sound to indicate the focused distance was recalled. Then

depress the shutter release button all the way to take the picture.

Note: To take pictures at the memorized focused distance, fully depress

the shutter release button before removing your finger from the

focus operation button.

•In the A/M or M/A mode, the lens reverts from Memory recall to

autofocus or manual focus only when you remove your finger from

the Focus operation button and lightly depress the shutter release

button.

 AF-ON (See page 20 for usable cameras.)

1

Set the Focus mode switch (Fig. 1) to “A/M“ or “M/A“.

2

Set the Focus operation selection switch (Fig. 3) to “AF-ON“.

3

Press the Focus operation button (Fig. 4) to focus on the subject.

• Autofocus is activated while you are pressing the Focus operation

button.

Fig. 6

27

En

7. Vibration reduction mode (See page 20 for usable cameras.)

1

Set the Vibration reduction ON/OFF ring switch to

“ON“ 2, while pressing the button on the ring

switch 1 (Fig. 7).

2

Set the Vibration reduction mode switch (Fig. 8) to

“NORMAL“ or “TRIPOD“.

•Image Vibration in the viewfinder can be reduced

by softly pressing the shutter release button,

making auto/manual focusing and exact framing

of the subject easier.

Notes on using vibration reduction

•Wait until the image in the viewfinder stops vibrating before fully

depressing the shutter release button after you have lightly pressed

the shutter release button.

• Due to the characteristics of the vibration reduction mechanism, the

image in the viewfinder may become blurred after releasing the

shutter.

• Set the vibration reduction mode switch to “TRIPOD“ to reduce

camera shake and image shake in the viewfinder while using a

tripod. Very slight camera shake may fail to activate the vibration

reduction system. Conversely, the VR system may cause camera

shake in the lens. In this case, vibration reduction should be turned

off. When using a tripod with an untightened head or a monopod,

select NORMAL mode.

•When taking panning shots, be sure to set the vibration reduction

mode switch (Fig. 8) to “NORMAL“.

•If you move the camera in a wide arc when panning, vibration in the

direction of that movement is not affected. For example, if you pan

the camera horizontally, only vibration in the vertical direction is

reduced, making smooth pans much easier.

• Do not turn the camera power OFF or remove the lens from the

camera while the vibration reduction mode is in operation.

(Otherwise, the lens may emit a chattering noise if the camera is

shaken. This is not a malfunction. Turn the camera power ON again

to correct this.)

•With cameras featuring a built-in flash, vibration reduction does not

function while the built-in flash is charging.

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

28

En

8. Depth of field

• Approximate depth of field can be

determined by checking the depth-of-field

scale. (Fig. 9)

•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.

• For more information, see p. 196.

9. Setting the aperture

• Because this lens does not have an aperture ring, you must set the

aperture on the camera.

10. 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 (supplied accessory)

• The tripod collar can be exchanged for a monopod collar.

• After changing the tripod collar, make sure the screw is fully

tightened. Failure to fully tighten the screw could lead to accidents or

damage to the lens and camera.

For details on this procedure, contact your nearest Nikon service

center or representative office.

11. Lens hood HK-33-1 and HK-33-2

Two-part lens hoods (HK-33-1 for attachment to the front of the lens

and HK-33-2 for attachment to the front of HK-33-1) are provided.

Using the HK-33-1: First, loosen the lens hood screw on the HK-33-1,

slip HK-33-1 onto the front of the lens, then tighten the screw.

Attaching the HK-33-2: Loosen the lens hood screw on the HK-33-2,

slip HK-33-2 onto the front of the HK-33-1, then tighten the screw.

Depth-of-field

scale

Distance

index line

Fig. 9

29

En

Storing the lens hoods: First, reverse the HK-33-2, and slip it back

onto the HK-33-1. Then reverse the HK-33-1 with the HK-33-2

attached, and slide both back onto the front of the lens.

12. Slip-in filter holder

•Always use a (52mm screw-in) filter. A 52mm

screw-in NC filter is attached to the filter

holder when shipped from the factory.

1

Screw a filter into the side of the filter holder

marked with the words “Nikon” and

“JAPAN”. (Fig. 10)

2

Press down on the slip-in filter holder knob,

and turn counterclockwise until the white line

on the knob is at a right angle to the axis of

the lens.

• The slip-in filter holder can be attached either facing lens or camera

side without having any effect on your pictures.

 C-PL1L slip-in circular polarizing filter (optional)

• Blocks reflections from nonmetallic surfaces such as glass and water.

• The focus point of a C-PL1L slip-in circular polarizing filter differs

from that of a 52mm screw-in filter. The distance scale is shifted

from the correct position. The closest focused distance is extended

slightly.

• The memory set position may change slightly when using focus

preset. Attach the C-PL1L filter before using the memory set

function.

Fig. 10

30

En

13. 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:

: Excellent focusing

: Acceptable focusing

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

on the film.

: Not available.

( ): 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 user’s 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.

• For F5 cameras, only EC-B, EC-E, B, E, J, A, L focusing screens are

usable in Matrix Metering.

•When using the B and E focusing screens in cameras other than

those listed above, refer to the columns for the B and E screens.

Screen

Cameras

F5+DP-30

(+0.5)

G1

G2

G4G3BCE

EC-B

EC-E

FJKLMPU

F4+DP-20

F4+DA-20

F5+DA-30

A

(+0.5)

(–0.5)

F6

31

En

14. Lens care

•Clean the lens surfaces 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 of the lens.

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

it, result in a fire, or cause health problems.

•When the lens is not in use, attach the lens cap to protect the front

lens element.

•When storing the lens in its 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 certain parts of the lens. To avoid

damage, never leave the lens in an excessively hot place.

15. Supplied accessories

• Heavy duty case CT-404 • Slip-on front lens cap • Rear lens cap

• Lens hood HK-33 • Dedicated filter holder* • 52mm screw-in NC

filter • Strap LN-1 • Monopod collar

* If dedicated accessories are broken or missing, contact your nearest

Nikon service center or representative office as they are not available

at general shops.

16. Optional accessories

• Semi-soft case CL-L2 • 52mm screw-in filters (except circular

polarizing filter II) • Slip-in circular polarizing filter C-PL1L

• AF-S Teleconverters (TC-14EII/TC-17EII/TC-20EIII)

32

En

17. Specifications

Type of lens: G-type AF-S Nikkor lens having built-in CPU

and Nikon bayonet mount. Special vibration

reduction (VR) mechanism incorporated

Focal length: 400mm

Maximum aperture: f/2.8

Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups (3 ED and some

Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements), as

well as 1 protective glass

Picture angle: 6°10’ with 35 mm (135) format Nikon film SLR

cameras and Nikon FX format digital SLR cameras

4° with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras;

5° 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.

Vibration reduction: Lens-shift method using voice coil motors (VCMs)

Shooting distance scale: Graduated in meters and feet from 2.8 m

(10 ft) to infinity (∞)

Closest focusing distance:

2.9 m (9.5 ft) from focal plane (in AF mode),

2.8 m (9.2 ft) from focal plane (in MF mode)

No. of diaphragm blades

: 9 pcs. (rounded)

Diaphragm: Fully automatic

Aperture scale: f/2.8—f/22

Exposure measurement: Via full-aperture method with cameras with

CPU interface system

Focusing limit switch: Provided; two ranges available: FULL

(∞–2.9 m), or ∞–6m

Tripod collar: Built-in. Rotatable through 360°, lens rotating

position index at 90°. Tripod collar can be

exchanged for a monopod collar

Dimensions: Approx. 159.5 mm dia. x 368.0 mm (extension

from the camera's lens mounting flange)

Weight: Approx. 4,620 g (10.2 lbs)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Page is loading ...

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR User manual

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR User manual

in other languages

Related papers

Other documents