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EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Instruction ENG C OP Y.
ENG-1 Thank y ou f or purc hasing a Canon pr oduct. The Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is a high-performance high-magnification zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer, and has been developed for digital SLRs compatible with EF-S lenses*. ¡ “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer.
ENG-2 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.
ENG-3 Nomenclature Contacts ( → 4) Focus mode switch ( → 4) Image stabilizer switch ( → 6) Hood mount ( → 5) Lens mount index ( → 4) Filter mounting thread ( → 8) Zoom ring ( → 5) Focusing ring ( → 4) Zoom position index ( → 5) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses ( → **).
ENG-4 1 Mounting and Detaching the Lens 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.
ENG-5 3 Hood (Sold Separately) To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. The minimum focusing distance differs at different focal lengths. 18mm: 0.49 m / 1.6 ft. 50mm: 0.47 m / 1.5 ft. 135mm: 0.45 m / 1.5 ft. Shooting magnification 18mm: 0.05 × 50mm: 0.12 × 135mm: 0.
ENG-6 5 Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. This function provides optimal image stabilization depending on shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and following shots). 1 Set the STABILIZER switch to . ¡ If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to .
ENG-7 Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ¡ 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.
ENG-8 6 Filters (Sold Separatel y) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. ¡ Only one filter may be attached. ¡ If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B (67mm). ¡ To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood.
ENG-9 8 Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 18 – 135 mm f/3.5 – 5.6 Lens Construction 12 groups, 16 elements Minimum Aperture f/22 – 36* 1 Angle of View Diagonal: 74° 20’ – 11° 30’ Vertical: 45° 30’ – 6° 20’ Horizontal: 64° 30’ – 9° 30’ Min.
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