Nikon AI-S Zoom-NIKKOR ED 200-400mm f-4: ■ Lens care
■ Lens care: Nikon AI-S Zoom-NIKKOR ED 200-400mm f-4
Table of contents
- Notes on Safety Operations
- Observe the following precautions when handling the camera and lens
- ■ Nomenclature
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- ■ Major features ■ Usable cameras and available functions
- Cameras
- ■ Focusing
- To limit the range of autofocus ■ Focus operation selection switch and focus operation button (See p. 20 for compatible cameras.) Focus lock (AF-L)
- Memory recall (MEMORY RECALL)
- Autofocus (AF) start on the lens (AF-ON) ■ Vibration reduction mode (VR
- Setting the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch Setting the vibration reduction mode switch
- ■ Setting the aperture ■ Focusing, zooming, and depth of field
- ■ Using a built-in rotating tripod collar ■ Using the lens hood ■ Lens protective glass
- ■ The built-in flash and vignetting
- ■ Slip-in filter holder ■ Recommended focusing screens
- ■ Lens care
- ■ Standard accessories ■ Optional accessories ■ Specifications
- Weight: Approx. 3,360 g (7.4 lbs) with lens protective
( ) : 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
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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
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when the required compensation value is “0“ (no compensation
required). For F5 cameras, compensate using Custom Setting #18 on
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the camera body. See user’s manual of the camera body for more
details.
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Blank box means not applicable. Since type M screen can be used for
both macro photography at a magnification ratio of 1:1 or above and for
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photomicrography, it has different applications than other screens.
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• For F5 cameras, only EC-B, EC-E, B, E, J, A, L focusing screens are
usable in Matrix Metering.
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■ Lens care
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Be careful not to hold the camera body when the lens is attached, as
this may cause damage to the camera (lens mount). Be sure to hold
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both the lens and camera when carrying.
• When the lens is mounted on a camera, do not pick up or hold the
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camera and lens by the lens hood.
• Be careful not to allow the CPU contacts to become dirty or
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damaged.
• If the lens mount rubber gasket is damaged, be sure to visit the
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nearest Nikon-authorized service representative for repair.
• Clean 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 the center to
outer edge, taking care not to leave traces or touch other parts of the
lens.
• Never use organic solvent such as thinner or benzene to clean the
lens.
• When storing the lens in its case, attach both the front and rear lens
caps.
• When the lens will not be used for an extended period of time, store
it in a cool, dry place to prevent mold and rust. Be sure to store the
lens away from direct sunlight or chemicals such as camphor or
naphthalene.
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