Owner's Manual

Type of lens:
Digital SLR cameras Usable focal length / Shooting distance
D200, D100, D80, DlD-Series, D50, D40 No vignetting occurs at any focal length
G-type AF-S ox Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet
mount (Specially designed for use with Nikon digital
SLR - Nikon OX format - cameras)
55mm-200mm
f/4-5.6
15 elements in 11 groups (1 ED lens element)
28°50'-8'
55,70,85, 105, 135, 200mm
Output to camera body
Manually via separate zoom ring
Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) system (utilizing an internal Silent Wave
Motor); manually via separate focus ring
Lens-shift method using voice coil motors (VCMs)
1.1 m (3.6 It.) at all zoom settings
7 pcs. (rounded)
Fully automatic
f/4 to f/22 (at 55mm), f/5.6 to f/32 (at 200mm)
Via full-aperture method
52mm (P = o75mm)
Approx. 73mm dia. x 99.5mm extension Irom the camera's lens-mount
flange
Weight: Approx. 335g (11.8 oz)
Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the
manufacturer.
Vibration reduclion:
Closest focus distance:
No. of diaphragm blades:
Diaphragm:
Aperture range:
Exposure measurement:
Attachment size:
Dimensions:
Focal length:
Maximum aperture:
Lens construclion:
Picture angle:
Focal length scale:
Distance Information:
Zoom control:
Focusing:
Incompatible accessories
• Teleconverters (all models)
• Auto Ring BR-4 and all models of Auto Extension Ring PK, K Ring and Bellows fOCUSing
attachment.
• Attachment Ring SX-1
Other accessories might not be suitable for use with this lens. For details, check your accessories
instruction manual.
Specifications
• Focus manually when close-up attachment lenses are attached.
Vibration reduction mode (VR)
Pictures can be taken at shutter speeds approx. 3 stops' slower than is possible without using a VR
lens. Panning is also possible. ('Under Nikon measurement conditions. The effects of vibration
reduction vary depending on individual and shooting conditions.)
.Setting the vibration reduclion ON/OFF switch
1 Set the Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch @ to [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.
3 To cancel the vibration reduction mode, set the Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch@ to [OFF].
• Notes on using vibration reduction
• 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.
• 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. This is not a malfunction.
• 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. This
is not a malfunction. Turn the camera power ON again to correct this.)
• With cameras (such as 070-Series and 040 models) featuring a built-in flash, vibration reduction
does not work while the built-in flash is recycling.
• When the lens is mounted on a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch@ to [OFF].
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 02-Series and 0200 models,
vibration reduction will not operate even if the AF-ON button is depressed.
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 t/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 or shooting
distance.
• To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood G)'
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 CD 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. The lens
can also be stored when the lens hood CD is attached in the reverse position.
• Do not hold the lens hood while the lens is attached to a camera.
• 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-37 • Flexible lens pouch CL-0918
Optional accessories
• 52mm screw-in filters