• 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 1by turning it clockwise as viewed from the camera side. Focusing, zooming, and depth of field Before focusing, turn the zoom ring 6to change the focal length until 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 5manually to focus. 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. 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 *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 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) Picture angle: 28°50’–8° 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. Wir danken Ihnen fur das Vertrauen, das Sie Nikon mit dem Kauf des AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED entgegenbringen. Die Nikkor-Objektive der DX-Reihe sind speziell fur den Gebrauch mit Nikons Digital-Spiegelreflexkameras (Nikon DX-Format) ausgelegt, so u. a. der Modelle der D2- und D1-Serie sowie Modell D100, D70S, D70 und D50. Machen Sie sich bitte vor dem Einsatz dieses Objektivs mit dem Inhalt dieser Bedienungsanleitung und den Hinweisen fur sicheren Betr...