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by Christian Dionne on Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:42 pm
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Hi,
I've bought a 500mm AI-P not long ago and I'm looking for a manual in PDF or else.
I know this is not really the right place to ask for this but I've been looking all over the net but have been unsuccesful as of yet.

Thanks!
Christian Dionne

Nikon D90, Nikkor 35mm f/2, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 VR, Nikkor 80-200mm AF f/2.8 Nikkor TC 1.4 II, 1.7 II, 2 III
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by photoman4343 on Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:52 pm
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Christian, I have this lens too, but no lens manual for it. I do have other manuals for Nikon mf lenses and they do not say very much, so I do not think you are missing very much. F stops go from f 4 to f 22. The ring at the top allows you to set a focus range that is supposed to allow for faster focusing. I have never bothered to set mine. The drop in filter holder takes special Nikon 39mm filters, not regular 39mm filters. The lens should always have a filter in it even if it is completely clear. I remember reading that in a couple of places. If you want to add extension tubes, they will work just fine with the lens. I prefer the Nikon ones in that they have a wider diameter, and are all metal and are stronger than the other brands. The wider diameter means no risk of vignetting. With Kenko tubes, you get electronic info exchange, a plus, but they are narrower than the Nikon and you could get some vignetting. I hope you enjoy using this lens as much as I have.

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by photoman4343 on Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:55 pm
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I just realized that with your D 90 the Nikon extension tubes might not work with the P lens and this particular Nikon body. You may have to use the Kenko tubes. Double check your Nikon D 90 manual on this point. Joe Smith
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by Christian Dionne on Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:57 pm
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Thanks Joe, I appreciate the infos, I have the Kenko extension tubes already but will check about the Nikon ones and the possibility of using them with the D90, I don't really mind getting the the electronic info or not...

Cheers!
Christian Dionne

Nikon D90, Nikkor 35mm f/2, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 VR, Nikkor 80-200mm AF f/2.8 Nikkor TC 1.4 II, 1.7 II, 2 III
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
 

by JFleming on Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:47 am
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Try here for downloadable Nikon manuals-

http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers ... 6678/sno/0

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by bstevent on Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:48 pm
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I don't see the 500mm AI-P in the list of manuals for download. I've got a jpg of the original lens information sheet -- not great quality but it has the information you want. I received it from another lens owner when I bought my lens several years ago. Send me an email if you'd like me to forward a copy.

Bob
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