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

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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor

55-200mm f/4-5.6 ED

Instruction Manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d'utilisation

Manual de instrucciones

Manuale di istruzioni

No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles

or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.

NIKON CORPORATION

FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU,

TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN

Lens hood

Focus ring

Gegenlichtblende

Entfernungseinstellring

Pare-soleil

Bague de mise au point

Lens hood attachment index

Zoom ring

Gegenlichtblende-Anbringindex

Zoomring

Index de fixation du pare-soleil

Bague de zoom

Lens hood setting index

Focal length scale

Gegenlichtblende-Einstellindex

Brennweitenskala

Index de réglage du pare-soleil

Echelle de focale

Lens hood mounting index

Focal length index

Gegenlichtblende-Montageindex

Brennweiten-Index

Index de montage du pare-soleil

Index des distances focales

Printed in Japan TT5C03000101 (80) 7MAA24D3--

Mounting index

Objektivindex

Index de montage

CPU contacts

CPU-Kontakte

Contacts CPU

A-M mode switch

Fokus-Modusschalter (A-M)

Commutateur de mode A-M

English

Thank you for purchasing the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED. DX Nikkor

lenses 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 Operations

CAUTION

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 equipment to a Nikon-

authorized service representative for inspection.

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

If the electronic equipment is operated in the presence of flammable gas, it could result in

an explosion or a 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.

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 electric

shock.

• 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.

Major features

• This lens employs a Silent Wave Motor to drive the focusing mechanism, making

autofocusing smooth, silent and almost instantaneous. The A-M mode switch is provided to

easily select autofocus (A) or manual focus (M) operations.

• 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 two 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.

Mounting the lens

1 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 camera

body, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Make sure that the mounting

index is at the uppermost side.

4 Remove the front lens cap. (Fig. C)

Detaching the lens

Be sure to turn the camera off when removing the lens. Press and hold the lens-release button

while turning the lens clockwise to detach. For more details, refer to your camera instruction

manual.

Using bayonet hood HB-34* (Fig. B)

Attaching the hood

• Align the lens hood attachment index

index

on the lens, and turn the hood

side 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 hood

While holding it by the base rather than its outer edge, detach the hood

clockwise as viewed from the camera side.

Focusing, zooming, and depth of field

Before focusing, turn the zoom ring

the desired composition is framed in the viewfinder. Turn the zoom ring

clockwise as viewed from the camera side to take telephoto pictures

and counterclockwise to take wide-angle pictures. 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. See the

instruction 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 mode

switch

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-M

mode switch

to M. Turn the focus ring

Lens' A-M mode switch

For more details on camera's focus mode, refer to your camera instruction manual.

Setting the aperture

Set the aperture on the camera body.

Variable maximum apertures

Zooming 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 camera

automatically compensates for this variation.

Taking flash pictures using cameras with a built-in flash

Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around the image that occurs when the light emitted

from the flash is obstructed by the lens hood, or lens barrel depending on the focal length.

Digital SLR cameras

D100, D70S, D70, D50

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, 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.

• To protect the front lens element, an NC filter is available. A lens hood also helps protect the

front 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 the

lens 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

Optional accessories

• 52mm screw-in filters

• Close-up attachment lenses (No. 0, 1, 2, 3T, 4T). Focus manually when these lenses are

attached. 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 focusing

attachment.

Other accessories might not be suitable for use with this lens. For details, check your

accessories instruction manual.

Specifications

Type of lens:

G-type AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and Nikon

bayonet mount (Specially designed for use with Nikon digital

SLR – Nikon DX format – cameras)

Focal length:

55mm–200mm

Maximum aperture:

f/4–5.6

Lens construction:

13 elements in 9 groups (2 ED lens elements)

28°50'–8°

Picture angle:

Focal length scale:

55, 70, 85, 105, 135, 200mm

Distance information:

Output to camera body

Zoom control:

Manually via separate zoom ring

Focusing:

Autofocus using a Silent Wave Motor; manually via separate focus ring

Closest focus distance: 0.95m (3.1 ft.) at all zoom settings

Diaphragm:

Fully automatic

Aperture range:

f/4 to f/22 (at 55mm), f/5.6 to f/32 (at 200mm)

Exposure measurement:Via full-aperture method

Attachment size:

52mm (P = 0.75mm)

Dimensions:

Approx. 68mm dia. x 79mm extension from the camera's lens-mount

flange

Weight:

Approx. 255g (9 oz)

Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part

of the manufacturer.

*Only available in black.

(

) on the hood with the lens hood mounting

counterclockwise as viewed from the camera

by turning it

to change the focal length until

manually to focus.

Camera's focus mode

Autofocus (AF)

Manual focus (M)

—

Autofocus

Manual focus (Focus assist is available)

Usable focal length / Shooting distance

No vignetting occurs at any focal length

*Only available in black.