Nikon 55-200mmf/4-5.6 ED Instruction Manual

EnglishThank you for purchasing the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED. DX Nikkorlenses are specially designed for use with Nikon digital SLR (Nikon DX format) cameras,including the D2-Series, D1-Series, D100, D70S, D70 and D50. Before using this lens,please read these instructions and the Notes on Safety Operations.Notes on Safety OperationsCAUTIONDo not disassembleTouching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury. Repairs should beperformed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or lens break open as the resultof a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative forinspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionShould you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or lens, remove thebattery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury.After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.Do not use the camera or lens in the presence of flammable gasIf the electronic equipment is operated in the presence of flammable gas, it could result inan explosion or a fire.Do not look at the sun through the lens or viewfinderViewing the sun or other strong light sources through the lens or viewfinder could causepermanent visual impairment.Keep out of reach of childrenParticular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small partsinto their mouths.Observe the following precautions when handling the camera and lens• Keep the camera or lens unit dry. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock.• Do not handle or touch the unit with wet hands. Failure to do so could result in electricshock.• When the lens will not be used for a long time, attach both front and rear lens caps andstore the lens away from direct sunlight. Failure to do so could result in a fire, as the lensmight focus sunlight onto an object.Major features• This lens employs a Silent Wave Motor to drive the focusing mechanism, makingautofocusing smooth, silent and almost instantaneous. The A-M mode switch is provided toeasily select autofocus (A) or manual focus (M) operations.• More accurate exposure control is possible when this is mounted on a Nikon camera having3D Matrix Metering capability, because subject distance information is transferred from thelens to the camera body.• The use of two ED (extra-low dispersion) lens elements ensures sharp pictures virtually free ofcolor 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.Mounting the lens1 Turn the camera off.2 Remove the rear lens cap (Fig. D).3 Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camerabody, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Make sure that the mountingindex is at the uppermost side.4 Remove the front lens cap. (Fig. C)Detaching the lensBe sure to turn the camera off when removing the lens. Press and hold the lens-release buttonwhile turning the lens clockwise to detach. For more details, refer to your camera instructionmanual.Using bayonet hood HB-34* (Fig. B) *Only available in black.Attaching the hood• Align the lens hood attachment index 2 ( ) on the hood with the lens hood mountingindex 4 on the lens, and turn the hood 1 counterclockwise as viewed from the cameraside until it stops with a click. If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting can occur.• To facilitate attachment or removal of the lens hood, hold it by its base rather than the outer edge.• To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse position.Detaching the hoodWhile holding it by the base rather than its outer edge, detach the hood 1 by turning itclockwise as viewed from the camera side.Focusing, zooming, and depth of fieldBefore focusing, turn the zoom ring 6 to change the focal length untilthe desired composition is framed in the viewfinder. Turn the zoom ringclockwise as viewed from the camera side to take telephoto picturesand counterclockwise to take wide-angle pictures. If your camera hasa depth of field preview (stop-down) button or lever, depth of field canbe observed while looking through the camera viewfinder. See theinstruction manual of your camera body for more details.Focusing (Fig. A)Autofocus mode: Set the camera’s focus mode to AF (C/S) and set the lens’ A-M modeswitch " to A. Autofocus is provided while lightly pressing the shutter release button.Be careful not to touch the focus ring when it is turning during autofocus operation.Manual focus mode: Set the camera’s focus mode to AF (C/S) or M and set the lens’ A-Mmode switch " to M. Turn the focus ring 5 manually to focus.Setting the apertureSet the aperture on the camera body.Variable maximum aperturesZooming the lens from 55mm to 200mm decreases the maximum aperture by one f/stop.However, there is no need to adjust the aperture for correct exposures because the cameraautomatically compensates for this variation.Taking flash pictures using cameras with a built-in flashVignetting is the darkening of the corners around the image that occurs when the light emittedfrom the flash is obstructed by the lens hood, or lens barrel depending on the focal length.Lens care• Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts.• Clean the lens surfaces with a blower brush. To remove dirt and smudges, use a soft, cleancotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Wipe in a circularmotion 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 orcause health problems.• To protect the front lens element, an NC filter is available. A lens hood also helps protect thefront of the lens.• When storing the lens in its flexible lens pouch, attach both the front and rear lens 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 thelens in an excessively hot place.Standard accessories• 52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52 • Rear lens cap LF-1• Bayonet hood HB-34* • Flexible lens pouch CL-0815 *Only available in black.Optional accessories• 52mm screw-in filters• Close-up attachment lenses (No. 0, 1, 2, 3T, 4T). Focus manually when these lenses areattached. The No. 3T and 4T are for medium 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses.Incompatible accessories• Teleconverters (all models)• Auto Ring BR-4 and all models of Auto Extension Ring PK, K Ring and Bellows focusingattachment.Other accessories might not be suitable for use with this lens. For details, check youraccessories instruction manual.SpecificationsType of lens: G-type AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and Nikonbayonet mount (Specially designed for use with Nikon digitalSLR – Nikon DX format – cameras)Focal length: 55mm–200mmMaximum aperture: f/4–5.6Lens construction: 13 elements in 9 groups (2 ED lens elements)Picture angle: 28°50’–8°Focal length scale: 55, 70, 85, 105, 135, 200mmDistance information: Output to camera bodyZoom control: Manually via separate zoom ringFocusing: Autofocus using a Silent Wave Motor; manually via separate focus ringClosest focus distance: 0.95m (3.1 ft.) at all zoom settingsDiaphragm: Fully automaticAperture range: f/4 to f/22 (at 55mm), f/5.6 to f/32 (at 200mm)Exposure measurement:Via full-aperture methodAttachment size: 52mm (P = 0.75mm)Dimensions: Approx. 68mm dia. x 79mm extension from the camera’s lens-mountflangeWeight: Approx. 255g (9 oz)Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the partof the manufacturer.12344 2116"" 5B DCA1Lens hoodGegenlichtblendePare-soleil2Lens hood attachment indexGegenlichtblende-AnbringindexIndex de fixation du pare-soleil3Lens hood setting indexGegenlichtblende-EinstellindexIndex de réglage du pare-soleil4Lens hood mounting indexGegenlichtblende-MontageindexIndex de montage du pare-soleil5Focus ringEntfernungseinstellringBague de mise au point6Zoom ringZoomringBague de zoom7Focal length scaleBrennweitenskalaEchelle de focale8Focal length indexBrennweiten-IndexIndex des distances focales9Mounting indexObjektivindexIndex de montage!CPU contactsCPU-KontakteContacts CPU"A-M mode switchFokus-Modusschalter (A-M)Commutateur de mode A-MNIKON CORPORATIONFUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU,TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN Printed in Japan TT5C03000101 (80) 7MAA24D3--JpEnDeFrEsItCkChInstruction ManualBedienungsanleitungManuel d’utilisationManual de instruccionesManuale di istruzioniAF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor55-200mm f/4-5.6 EDNo reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articlesor reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.Lens’ A-M mode switchAMCamera’s focus modeAutofocus (AF) Manual focus (M)Autofocus —Manual focus (Focus assist is available)For more details on camera’s focus mode, refer to your camera instruction manual.Digital SLR camerasD100, D70S, D70, D50Usable focal length / Shooting distanceNo vignetting occurs at any focal length

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