Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon
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EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Instruction ENG.
ENG-1 Thank y ou f or purc hasing a Canon pr oduct. The Canon EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens is a large-aperture, high-performance standard zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer. It has been developed for EOS cameras* compatible with EF-S lenses.
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 Distance scale ( → 5) Contacts ( → 4) Focus mode switch ( → 4) Image stabilizer switch ( → 6) Hood mount ( → 9) Lens mount index ( → 4) Filter mounting thread ( → 8) Z.
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 Zooming To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect the focus. 4 Infinity Compensation Mark To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature.
ENG-6 5 Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. 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-7 Image Stabilizer ¡ When you use a tripod, the Image Stabilizer should be turned off to save battery power. ¡ The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held photography and photography with a monopod. ¡ The image stabilizer function also operates when the lens is used with an Extension Tube EF12 ll.
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 (77mm). ¡ To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood.
ENG-9 8 Hood (Sold Separately) The EW-83J hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. To attach the hood, align the hood’s attachment position.
ENG-10 9 Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) Attaching a 500D (77mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. Magnification will be 0.23 × – 0.03 × . ¡ Close-up Lens 250D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens. ¡ Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing.
ENG-11 10 Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 17 – 55 mm f/2.8 Lens Construction 12 groups, 19 elements Minimum Aperture f/22 Angle of View Diagonal: 78° 30’ – 27° 50’ Vertical: 48° – 15° 40’ Horizontal: 68° 40’ – 23° 20’ Min.
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