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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AF-S Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8DII IF. This is a high-
grade, internal focusing (IF) lens employing a Silent Wave Motor to drive the
focusing mechanism, thus the “S” designation. As a result, autofocusing is smooth,
silent, and almost instantaneous.
Major features
•Autofocusing possible with Nikon F5, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s*, F90-Series/
N90*, F80-Series/N80-Series*, F70-Series/N70*, F65-Series/N65-Series*,
Pronea 600i/6i*, Pronea S cameras and the Nikon Digital Cameras D2H,
D1-Series, and D100. Also provided: autofocusing with manual override, autofocus
range limiting via a focusing limit switch, and a focus lock button capable of
locking focus on the lens.
•Many magnesium alloy parts are used inside to reduce weight, making it easier to
shoot without a tripod.
•Manual focusing using focus assist possible with all Nikon AF camera bodies,
except the F3AF.
•For more accurate exposure control, subject distance information is transmitted
from the lens to the camera body, providing 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-
Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with appropriate Nikon cameras and Speedlights.
•Featuring a maximum aperture of f/2.8, this lens is very effective for shooting fast-
moving sports events or images in the dark.
•Closest focusing distances of 2.3m (7.5 ft.) (AF) and 2.2m (7.2 ft.) (MF) are
provided.
*Sold exclusively in the USA.
Nomenclature
1
Lens hood HK-26
2
Lens hood screw
3
Distance scale
4
Distance index line
5
Lens rotating position indices
6
Filter holder knob
7
Filter holder
8
Dedicated gelatin filter holder
9
Gelatin filter holder plate
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Aperture index/Mounting index
"
Minimum aperture lock lever
#
Aperture ring
$
Minimum aperture signal post
(EE servo coupling post)
%
CPU contacts
&
Focus lock button
(
Focus ring
)
Focus mode switch
~
Focusing limit switch
+
Tripod collar lock screw
,
Strap eyelet
-
Built-in rotating tripod collar
.
Aperture scale
/
Aperture-direct-readout scale
:
Meter coupling ridge
;
Aperture indexing post
