Nikon 500mm-f4G-ED-AF-S-VR-Nikkor - Manual (Page 26)

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b 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.
b The use of three 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.
b The Nano Crystal Coat deposited on some of the lens elements ensures that
fine, clear images can be reproduced under any shooting conditions, from the
sunny outdoors to spotlighted interior scenes.
b Meniscus glass, unlike existing flat glass, is used for the lens protective glass.
b Closest focusing distances of 4 m (13.1 ft) (AF) and 3.85 m (12.6 ft) (MF) (AF-S
500mm)/5 m (16.4 ft) (AF) and 4.8 m (15.7 ft) (MF) (AF-S 600mm).
˾ Important!
• Be careful not to hold the camera body when the lens is attached, as this may
cause damage to the camera. Be sure to hold both the lens and camera when
carrying.
• Be sure to attach a 52mm screw-in filter to the slip-in filter holder.
• Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts.
• AF-I/AF-S Teleconverters TC-14E/TC-14EII/TC-17EII*/TC-20E*/TC-20EII* are usable.
*Autofocus operation is not possible.
• When mounted on Nikon digital SLR (Nikon DX format) cameras, such as the
D2-Series and D50, the following applies.
AF-S 500mm: the lens’ picture angle is 3°10’ and its 35 mm equivalent focal
length is approx. 750 mm. (The lens’ picture angle is 5° at 35 mm focal
length.)
AF-S 600mm: the lens’ picture angle is 2°40’ and its 35 mm equivalent focal
length is approx. 900 mm. (The lens’ picture angle is 4°10’ at 35 mm focal
length.)
Panning shots
(in NORMAL mode)
Vibration reduction using a tripod
(in TRIPOD mode)
Strength of vibrations
Camera shake during handheld
shooting or when using a monopod
(in NORMAL mode)
Basic concept of vibration reduction
Number of
vibrations