EF70-300mm f/4-5.
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Dedicated to EOS cameras, the Canon EF70300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens is a highperformance telephoto zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer. ¡“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. ¡“USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. C Conventions used in this instruction Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Features 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster*.
a Safety Precautions a Safety Precautions • Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous. • Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached. This is to prevent the lens from concentrating the sun’s rays, which could cause a fire.
Nomenclature Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 7) Hood mount (→ 5) Zoom position index (→ 5) Focus mode switch (→ 4) Filter mounting thread (→ 10) Focusing ring (→ 4) C Y P O Zoom ring (→ 5) Image stabilizer switch (→ 7) Contacts (→ 4) Lens mount index (→ 4) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 6) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens 2. Setting the Focus Mode See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. ¡After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched. ¡If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty connections can result. The camera and lens may not operate properly.
3. Hood (Sold separately) 4. Zooming The ET-65B hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Attach and align the hood to the hood mount on the front of the lens, and turn the hood as shown by the arrow to secure it. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage. C To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. Y P O Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect the focus.
5. Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can be fixed to keep the lens at the shortest point. This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. Y the zoom ring to P 1 Turn the widest Oposition C (70mm). the zoom ring 2 Slide lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. ¡To release the zoom ring, slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction opposite to the arrow. The zoom ring can only be locked at maximum wide angle.
6. Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. the STABILIZER 1 Set switch to . ¡If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to . the stabilizer 2 Select mode. Y P O C ¡MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in all directions. It is mainly effective for shooting still subjects.
7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ● MODE 1 ● MODE 2 C Y P O ¡In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. ¡In locations where flash photography is prohibited, such as art museums and theater stages. ¡In situations where your footing is uncertain. ¡In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used. ¡When panning subjects in motion.
Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer ¡The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. ¡Set the STABILIZER switch to when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to , the image stabilizer function may introduce errors. ¡The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in the following cases: • You shoot while riding on a bumpy road. • You move the camera dramatically for a panning shot in Mode 1.
8. Filters (Sold separately) 9. Extension Tubes (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. ¡The front end of the lens rotates, so hold it when attaching the filter. ¡Only one filter may be attached. ¡If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (58mm). ¡To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood. You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots.
10. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) Attaching a 250D or 500D (58mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. The magnification will be as follows: ¡Close-up Lens 250D: Can be used at the 70mm end (magnification 0.29x - 0.38x) ¡Close-up Lens 500D: Can be used (magnification 0.14x - 0.90x) Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing.
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Minimum Aperture Angle of View Min. Focusing Distance Max. Magnification Field of View Filter Diameter Max. Diameter and Length Weight Hood / Lens Cap / Case Hood Lens Cap Case 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 10 groups, 15 elements f/32-45 Diagonal: 34° - 8° 15’ Vertical: 19° 30’ - 4° 35’ Horizontal: 29° - 6° 50’ 1.5 m/4.9 ft. 0.26 × (at 300 mm) approx. 394 × 596 mm - 92 × 136 mm/15.5 × 23.5 inch - 3.6 × 5.4 inch (at 1.5 m) 58 mm/2.3 inch 76.5 × 142.8 mm/3.0 × 5.
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