User manual NIKON AF-S VR 70-300MM F/4-5.6G IF-ED

[. . . ] Do not handle or touch the unit with wet hands. When the lens will not be used for a long 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 might focus sunlight onto an object. There may be some restrictions or limitation for available functions. [. . . ] 4 stops* slower than is possible without using a VR2 lens. ON Note: Be sure to set the switch so that the indicator aligns with [ON] precisely. 2 Vibration is reduced when the shutter release button is lightly pressed. Because vibration is reduced in the viewfinder, auto/manual focusing and exact framing of the subject are made easier. Setting the vibration reduction mode switch & Indicator NORMAL: The vibration reduction mechanism primarily reduces NORMAL ACTIVE camera shake, making smooth panning shots possible. ACTIVE: The vibration reduction mechanism reduces camera shake when taking pictures and those from a moving vehicle. In this mode, the lens does not automatically distinguish panning from camera shake. Note: Be sure to set the switch so that the indicator aligns with [NORMAL] or [ACTIVE] precisely. 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. When taking panning shots, be sure to set the vibration reduction mode switch 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. Due to the characteristics of the vibration reduction mechanism, the image in the viewfinder may become blurred after releasing the shutter. 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. Turn the camera power ON again to correct this. ) · With F80-Series/N80-Series, F75-Series/N75-Series, F65-Seris/N65-Series, D200, D100, D70-Series and D50 cameras featuring a built-in flash, vibration reduction does not work while the built-in flash is recycling. However, set the switch to [ON] when using a tripod without securing the tripod head, or when using a monopod. With AF cameras featuring an AF start (AF-ON) button, such as D2-Series, D200, F6 and F5 models, vibration reduction will not operate even if the AF-ON button is depressed. First turn the zoom ring 5 until the desired composition is framed in the viewfinder before focusing. [. . . ] Reinforced plastic is used for certain parts of the lens. Other accessories may not be suitable for use with this lens. For details, carefully read your accessories instruction manual. 6 Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 groups (2 ED lens elements) Picture angle: 34°20'-8°10' [22°50'-5°20' with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format); 27°40'-6°40' with IX240 system cameras] Focal length scale: 70, 100, 135, 200, 300mm Distance information: Output to camera body Zoom control: Manually via separate zoom ring 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 1. [. . . ]