Nomenclature
1
Lens hood screw
J
2
Tripod collar lock screw
3
Focus lock button
4
Focus ring
5
Distance scale
6
Distance index line
En
7
Depth-of-field scale
8
Filter holder knob
9
Aperture index/Mounting index
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Minimum aperture lock lever
"
Aperture ring
G
#
Minimum aperture signal post
(EE servo coupling post)
$
CPU contacts
%
Meter coupling ridge
F
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AF-S Nikkor ED 600mm f/4DII 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.
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Major features
•Autofocusing possible with Nikon F6, 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 Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)
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D2-Series, D1-Series, D100 and D70. 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.
•Manual focusing using focus assist possible with all Nikon AF camera bodies,
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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.
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•Featuring a maximum aperture of f/4, this lens is very effective for shooting fast-
moving sports events or images in the dark.
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&
Aperture indexing post
(
Lens hood HK-29-2
)
Lens hood HK-29-1
~
Lens rotating position index
+
Monopod collar (replaceable)
,
Built-in rotating tripod collar
-
Focus mode switch
.
Focusing limit switch
/
Filter holder
:
Dedicated gelatin filter holder
;
Gelatin filter holder plate
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Aperture scale
=
Strap eyelet
>
Aperture-direct-readout scale