User manual NIKON AF 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6G

[. . . ] 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. This lens is not compatible when used with a Nikon F3AF camera with the AF Finder DX-1 attached. When the camera is pointed down, be careful not to hold the lens at the very end as indicated by the black marks in Fig. [. . . ] In Mode 1, it's recommended to release the shutter after the image in the viewfinder has stopped vibrating. However, if you move the camera quickly, vibration in the direction of that movement may not be affected. For example, if you pan the camera horizontally, only vibration in the vertical direction is reduced, making smooth pans much easier. Characteristic of the vibration reduction mechanism, the image in the viewfinder may blur after releasing the shutter. Do not turn the camera power OFF while the vibration reduction mode is in operation. Otherwise the lens may emit a chattering noise when it is moved quickly. Turn the camera power ON again to correct this. If the lens is removed from the camera while the vibration reduction mode is in operation, the same thing may happen as stated above. Mount the lens and press the shutter release button halfway to eliminate the chattering noise. When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the vibration reduction mode does not work with cameras such as F80-Series/N80-Series or D100 while the camera's built-in Speedlight is recycling. Set the vibration reduction mode switch to ON, when using a monopod or if the lens is mounted on a tripod without the head being locked in place. with color infrared film , no compensation in focus is needed. The small gold dot just to the left of the distance index line is the infrared compensation index at the 80mm setting. First, focus manually on the subject, then realign your focused distance with the small gold dot. Focused length setting 105mm 135mm 200mm 300mm 400mm Compensation from distance index line (on distance scale) 4. 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: Acceptable focusing The in-focus image in the central spot may prove to be slightly out ouf focus on film. 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). See instruction manual of the camera body for more details. 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 B/B2/B3, E/E2/E3, and K/K2/K3 focusing screens in cameras other than those listed above, refer to the columns on the F4 + DP-20's B, E and K screens, respectively. Taking flash pictures with cameras having built-in flash Check the focal length and shooting distance before taking flash pictures to prevent vignetting. [. . . ] Never use thinner or benzene to clean the lens as this might damage it, result in a fire, or cause health problems. To protect the front lens element, an NC filter is recommended at all times. A lens hood also helps protect the front of the lens. When storing the lens in its lens case, attach both front and rear caps. [. . . ]