Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Canon
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EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM Instruction ENG C OP Y.
ENG-1 The Canon EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens is a lightweight, compact, high-perf ormance telephoto z oom lens with an Image Stabilizer f or EOS cameras. • "IS" stands for Image Stabiliz er . • "USM" stands for Ultr asonic Motor .
ENG-2 a Safety Precautions a Saf ety 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. • Do not point the lens or camera at the sun or photograph it.
ENG-3 Nomenc lature Hood mount ( → 6) Filter mounting thread ( → 12) Focusing ring ( → 5) Focusing distance range selection switch ( → 5) Image stabilizer switch ( → 7) Image stabilizer mode.
ENG-4 See your camera’ s instr uctions f or details on mounting and detaching the lens. • After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prev ent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched.
ENG-5 Y ou can set the focusing distance r ange to 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to infinity or 3 m/9.8 ft. to infinity . By setting the suitable f ocusing distance range , the actual autofocusing time can be shorter .
ENG-6 4. Zooming To z oom, turn the zoom ring. Be sure to finish zooming bef ore focusing. Zooming after focusing can aff ect the f ocus. 5. Hood The ET -74 hood can keep unw anted light out of the lens, and also protects the front of the lens from rain, snow , and dust.
ENG-7 Y ou can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. 6. Image Stabilizer Settings Select the stabilizer mode. • MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in all directions.
ENG-8 7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer • In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. • In locations where flash photograph y is prohibited, such as ar t museums and theater stages. • In situations where your f ooting is uncertain.
ENG-9 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer • The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate f or a b lurred shot caused b y a subject that moved. • Set the ST ABILIZER s witch to when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long e xposures). If the ST ABILIZER s witch is set to , the image stabilizer function ma y introduce errors.
ENG-10 8. Infinity Compensation Mark The infrared inde x corrects the focus setting when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on the subject manually , then adjust the distance setting b y moving the f ocusing ring to the corresponding infrared inde x mark.
ENG-11 10. Using the T ripod Mount (Sold separately) Adjusting the Rev olving Mount This lens can be used with the A II (W) tripod mount r ing, sold separ ately .
ENG-12 Y ou can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. 11. Filters (Sold separately) Y ou can attach Extension T ube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots . The shooting distance and magnification are shown below . 12.
ENG-13 •A utofocusing is still enab led with Extender EF1.4X II attached. • When an Extender is attached, the AF speed will become slower b y design to retain proper AF control. • First attach the Extender to the lens, then attach the lens to the camera.
ENG-14 14. Specifications Focal Length & Max. Aperture 70 – 200 mm, f/4 Lens Construction 20 elements in 15 groups Min. Aperture f/32 Angle of View Diagonal: 34° – 12° V er tical: 19°30’ – 7° Horizontal: 29° –10° Min. Focusing Distance 1.
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