Manual for AF Nikon 300mm f4: Anyone know where I can find a manual for the 1987-2000 version of the AF Nikon 300mm f4? Not the newer AF-S version. I just bought it on UHH and I’m a...

Celtis87

Anyone know where I can find a manual for the 1987-2000 version of the AF Nikon 300mm f4? Not the newer AF-S version. I just bought it on UHH and I’m a manual nerd (when all else fails, read the manual). Thanks.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Highlight your post topic, right-click and search with your favorite / default search engine. Read the results until you find the PDF version.

My very first result using google is:

https://www.manualsdir.com/manuals/429370/nikon-300mm-f-4-if-ed-af-s-nikkor-af-s-300mm-f-4d-if-ed.html

Simply download and save the PDF.

Celtis87

CHG_CANON wrote:

Highlight your post topic, right-click and search with your favorite / default search engine. Read the results until you find the PDF version.

My very first result using google is:

https://www.manualsdir.com/manuals/429370/nikon-300mm-f-4-if-ed-af-s-nikkor-af-s-300mm-f-4d-if-ed.html

Simply download and save the PDF.

Thanks, but that’s the newer AF-S version of the lens. I have the older model.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Celtis87 wrote:

Thanks, but that’s the newer AF-S version of the lens. I have the older model.

Did you generate your own search results? And, did you begin reading until you find the manual you're looking for?

Celtis87

CHG_CANON wrote:

Did you generate your own search results? And, did you begin reading until you find the manual you're looking for?

Yes, internet search 101. I’m not asking anyone to do my searching for me. I was unable to find it. I looked at threads on other photo sites and they didn’t have any results. I thought perhaps someone on UHH might have some additional insight that would help.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

Fantastic old Nikon lens, I have one (sorry, do not have the manual) and find it to be one of the sharpest....but it's a heavy sucker, since all metal. The rather long "9' close-focus" distance can be countered with "macro" or close-up tubes, and still retain AF with screw drive. Super old lens, and you could fend off attackers with it!!! I'll see if I can help find a manual somewhere, and forward the info. Someone is sure to have one.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

You might check with the major used camera re-sellers too, I've seen manuals for all sorts of photo gear for sale at the likes of KEH/Usedphotopro, and others. If you have any specific questions I'll try to answer/help. You are gonna enjoy this lens.

If concerning the focus limiter, this may help: Put the dot on “Full” and the limiter has no effect. Run the dot clockwise, and you start limiting the close-focus of the lens. The further right, the shorter the range the lens focus can move between infinity and the limit. Run the dot to the left, and you start limiting the furthest focus distance the lens can reach. If you are doing close work, you may want to limit on the left. If you are doing sports or longer distance work, you will likely want to limit to the right. Using the limiter means the AF system cannot spend time fruitlessly trying a useless focus range.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Celtis87 wrote:

Yes, internet search 101. I’m not asking anyone to do my searching for me. I was unable to find it. I looked at threads on other photo sites and they didn’t have any results. I thought perhaps someone on UHH might have some additional insight that would help.

I don't know which specific model you're looking for, but even the manual of the "AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED" is available directly from the Nikon.com website. I suggest putting in more elbow grease and / or a more specific search text string. If it ever existed in a printed format, it will now exist in an online electronic format.

BebuLamar

CHG_CANON wrote:

I don't know which specific model you're looking for, but even the manual of the "AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED" is available directly from the Nikon.com website. I suggest putting in more elbow grease and / or a more specific search text string. If it ever existed in a printed format, it will now exist in an online electronic format.

I believe the lens the OP has is the Nikkor 300mm f/4 AF. It's before the AF-S version. It's a non D lens that is it doesn't provide distance information. It's also a screw drive lens as it doesn't have built in AF motor. It's the first AF version of the lens. I can't find the manual for it either.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

CHG_CANON wrote:

I don't know which specific model you're looking for, but even the manual of the "AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED" is available directly from the Nikon.com website. I suggest putting in more elbow grease and / or a more specific search text string. If it ever existed in a printed format, it will now exist in an online electronic format.

His (like mine) is the much older "full metal jacket" AF F4 300 (the one with the leather muff lens protector).....I've not found a source for him yet, but one must exist somewhere.

Celtis87

olemikey wrote:

Fantastic old Nikon lens, I have one (sorry, do not have the manual) and find it to be one of the sharpest....but it's a heavy sucker, since all metal. The rather long "9' close-focus" distance can be countered with "macro" or close-up tubes, and still retain AF with screw drive. Super old lens, and you could fend off attackers with it!!! I'll see if I can help find a manual somewhere, and forward the info. Someone is sure to have one.

. Thanks so much for your response.

Celtis87

BebuLamar wrote:

I believe the lens the OP has is the Nikkor 300mm f/4 AF. It's before the AF-S version. It's a non D lens that is it doesn't provide distance information. It's also a screw drive lens as it doesn't have built in AF motor. It's the first AF version of the lens. I can't find the manual for it either.

Thank you.

Celtis87

olemikey wrote:

You might check with the major used camera re-sell... (show quote)

Excellent information. Thanks.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Celtis87 wrote:

Anyone know where I can find a manual for the 1987-2000 version of the AF Nikon 300mm f4? Not the newer AF-S version. I just bought it on UHH and I’m a manual nerd (when all else fails, read the manual). Thanks.

When KEH had their storefront in Dallas, they had a whole collection of manuals and instruction sheets for sale. I was able to buy a very nice original manual for my Mamiya C330 from them, as well as a few others. I have no idea whether they still sell manuals, but it might be worth asking them.

Celtis87

larryepage wrote:

When KEH had their storefront in Dallas, they had a whole collection of manuals and instruction sheets for sale. I was able to buy a very nice original manual for my Mamiya C330 from them, as well as a few others. I have no idea whether they still sell manuals, but it might be worth asking them.

Will do. Thanks for the info.