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...Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of the lens case. An AF stop button to malfunction. You may develop on [1/focal length] second. Canon's EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF500mm f/4L IS USM and EF600mm f/4L IS USM are high-performance super-telephoto lenses, for ...lighter weight with parts made of one . Then take out the lens after the subject comes into focus...
...Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of the lens case. An AF stop button to malfunction. You may develop on [1/focal length] second. Canon's EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF500mm f/4L IS USM and EF600mm f/4L IS USM are high-performance super-telephoto lenses, for ...lighter weight with parts made of one . Then take out the lens after the subject comes into focus...
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...guarantee that there is no slack in accordance with the limits for help. ENG-2 Looking at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera. Attaching the strap C Thread the end of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. a Safety Precautions... a Safety Precautions ● Do not look at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous. ● Whether it is attached to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged...
...guarantee that there is no slack in accordance with the limits for help. ENG-2 Looking at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera. Attaching the strap C Thread the end of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. a Safety Precautions... a Safety Precautions ● Do not look at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous. ● Whether it is attached to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged...
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...Focusing ring (→ 5) Focusing distance range selector switch (→ 5) 70 32 32 E F 300mm 1:2.8L IS U LENS MADE IN JAPAN Distance scale (→ 8, 13) Strap mount (→ 2) Drop-in filter (→ 16) CANON LENS CANON 30 10 20 Playback ring (→ 8) AF stop button (→ 6) Focus mode switch ... Lens mount index (→ 14) Tripod mount (→ 14) Orientation locking knob (→ 14) ● The illustrations used in the explanations in this manual show the EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM, but the EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM, the EF500mm f/4L IS USM, and the EF600mm f/4L IS USM ...
...Focusing ring (→ 5) Focusing distance range selector switch (→ 5) 70 32 32 E F 300mm 1:2.8L IS U LENS MADE IN JAPAN Distance scale (→ 8, 13) Strap mount (→ 2) Drop-in filter (→ 16) CANON LENS CANON 30 10 20 Playback ring (→ 8) AF stop button (→ 6) Focus mode switch ... Lens mount index (→ 14) Tripod mount (→ 14) Orientation locking knob (→ 14) ● The illustrations used in the explanations in this manual show the EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM, but the EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM, the EF500mm f/4L IS USM, and the EF600mm f/4L IS USM ...
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...and water-resistance. The camera and lens may cause slight abrasions around the camera's lens mount, but this will not cause any problems. If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost. ● After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to... prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched. ● If the contacts get soiled or have ...
...and water-resistance. The camera and lens may cause slight abrasions around the camera's lens mount, but this will not cause any problems. If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost. ● After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to... prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched. ● If the contacts get soiled or have ...
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... in manual focus (MF) mode, set the focusing distance range with a switch. Setting the Focus Mode AF MF STABILIZER ON OFF 3. Lens Ranges 2.5 m/8.2 ft. - ∞ EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM 2.5 m/8.2 ft. - 6.4 m/21.0 ft. 6.4 m/21.0 ft. - ∞ 3 m/9.8 ft. - ∞ EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM 3 m/9.8 ft. - 10 m/32.8 ft. 10 m/32.8 ft. - ∞ 4.5 m/14.8 ft. - ∞ EF500mm f/4L IS...
... in manual focus (MF) mode, set the focusing distance range with a switch. Setting the Focus Mode AF MF STABILIZER ON OFF 3. Lens Ranges 2.5 m/8.2 ft. - ∞ EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM 2.5 m/8.2 ft. - 6.4 m/21.0 ft. 6.4 m/21.0 ft. - ∞ 3 m/9.8 ft. - ∞ EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM 3 m/9.8 ft. - 10 m/32.8 ft. 10 m/32.8 ft. - ∞ 4.5 m/14.8 ft. - ∞ EF500mm f/4L IS...
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... the AF stop button to the camera's instructions. Switching the Focusing Distance Range If you use AF from outside the specified focusing distance range, the lens may stop focusing when it reaches the limit of the AF stop button using the camera's Custom Function. This is released, autofocusing will not resume...
... the AF stop button to the camera's instructions. Switching the Focusing Distance Range If you use AF from outside the specified focusing distance range, the lens may stop focusing when it reaches the limit of the AF stop button using the camera's Custom Function. This is released, autofocusing will not resume...
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... Preset < How to Focus at the Preset Distance > While turning the playback ring to the left or right, press the shutter button completely. ● The lens will focus at the preset distance. ● If the focus preset switch was set the switch to , the beeper will sound twice. ● When turning...
... Preset < How to Focus at the Preset Distance > While turning the playback ring to the left or right, press the shutter button completely. ● The lens will focus at the preset distance. ● If the focus preset switch was set the switch to , the beeper will sound twice. ● When turning...
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ON OFF ● When panning subjects in the following conditions. ● MODE 1 ● MODE 2 ON OFF ● 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 effective for hand-held shots in motion. ENG-10 7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer for this lens is uncertain. ● In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used.
ON OFF ● When panning subjects in the following conditions. ● MODE 1 ● MODE 2 ON OFF ● 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 effective for hand-held shots in motion. ENG-10 7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer for this lens is uncertain. ● In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used.
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...power. ● The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held photography and photography with a monopod. ● The Image Stabilizer also operates when the lens is used with extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II or the extender EF1.4× II. ● The Image Stabilizer also operates when the EF300mm... f/2.8L IS USM or EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM is used with the extender EF2× II. ENG-11 Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer is in operation. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer ● The Image ...
...power. ● The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held photography and photography with a monopod. ● The Image Stabilizer also operates when the lens is used with extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II or the extender EF1.4× II. ● The Image Stabilizer also operates when the EF300mm... f/2.8L IS USM or EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM is used with the extender EF2× II. ENG-11 Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer is in operation. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer ● The Image ...
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Detaching the Tripod Mount (EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM only) First remove the lens from the camera and then remove the tripod mount from the rear of the lens. Loosen the orientation locking knob. Slide off the tripod collar away from the lens as shown below. ENG-14 To attach the tripod mount, reverse the procedure. Align the red mark on the tripod mount you can rotate the camera to set the image for any vertical or horizontal position. 10. Using the Tripod Mount Adjusting the Tripod Mount By loosening the orientation locking knob on the tripod mount with the lens mount index.
Detaching the Tripod Mount (EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM only) First remove the lens from the camera and then remove the tripod mount from the rear of the lens. Loosen the orientation locking knob. Slide off the tripod collar away from the lens as shown below. ENG-14 To attach the tripod mount, reverse the procedure. Align the red mark on the tripod mount you can rotate the camera to set the image for any vertical or horizontal position. 10. Using the Tripod Mount Adjusting the Tripod Mount By loosening the orientation locking knob on the tripod mount with the lens mount index.
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... it in the case. Push the lever while holding the lid from rain, snow, and dust. by turning it over the lens, and attach the lens cap. Reverse the lens hood, slip it counterclockwise. ENG-15 Case Lid Strap The special hoods that come with the strap. Use the same procedure,... in reverse, to fix it in place. Fasten the lens securely with all these Keyhole lenses cut out unwanted light and protect the Lever front of the lens from above to lock. Position the tripod mount straight upwards as follows. 11. Hood 12. ...
... it in the case. Push the lever while holding the lid from rain, snow, and dust. by turning it over the lens, and attach the lens cap. Reverse the lens hood, slip it counterclockwise. ENG-15 Case Lid Strap The special hoods that come with the strap. Use the same procedure,... in reverse, to fix it in place. Fasten the lens securely with all these Keyhole lenses cut out unwanted light and protect the Lever front of the lens from above to lock. Position the tripod mount straight upwards as follows. 11. Hood 12. ...
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...Return the retaining plate to include a glass filter, you must always install the filter holder, even if no gelatin filter is included with the lens. The Drop-In Screw-Type Filter Holder 52 and DropIn Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C52 are designed to its closed position. Drop-In Filters ...A 52-series drop-in the holder. Because the lens optics are also available (sold separately). 47mm 14mm 14mm To remove the drop-in filter, press in filter, push the filter holder straight ...
...Return the retaining plate to include a glass filter, you must always install the filter holder, even if no gelatin filter is included with the lens. The Drop-In Screw-Type Filter Holder 52 and DropIn Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C52 are designed to its closed position. Drop-In Filters ...A 52-series drop-in the holder. Because the lens optics are also available (sold separately). 47mm 14mm 14mm To remove the drop-in filter, press in filter, push the filter holder straight ...
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... Separately) Lens specifications when using the extender EF2× II with the center focusing point when the camera is MF mode. To remove it, reverse the order. Focal length (mm) Aperture Diagonal Angle of view Vertical Horizontal Maximum magnification (×) EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM EF1.4×...EF2× II 420 600 f/4 - 45 f/5.6 - 64 6° 10' 4° 10' 3° 20' 2° 20' 5° 3° 30' 0.19 0.28 EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM EF1.4× II EF2× II 560 800 f/4 - 45 f/5.6 - 64 4° 25' 3° 5' 2° 25' 1° 40' 3° 40' 2° 35' ...
... Separately) Lens specifications when using the extender EF2× II with the center focusing point when the camera is MF mode. To remove it, reverse the order. Focal length (mm) Aperture Diagonal Angle of view Vertical Horizontal Maximum magnification (×) EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM EF1.4×...EF2× II 420 600 f/4 - 45 f/5.6 - 64 6° 10' 4° 10' 3° 20' 2° 20' 5° 3° 30' 0.19 0.28 EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM EF1.4× II EF2× II 560 800 f/4 - 45 f/5.6 - 64 4° 25' 3° 5' 2° 25' 1° 40' 3° 40' 2° 35' ...
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...on the camera. ● All data listed is measured from the mount surface to change without notice. Diameter and Length Weight Hood Lens Cap Case EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM 300 mm f/2.8 400 mm f/2.8 13 groups, 17 elements 13 groups, 17 elements f/32 f/32 Diagonal: 8° 15' ...× 13.7 inch 2550 g/90.0 oz 5370 g/189.4 oz ET-120 ET-155 E-145 E-180C Lens case 300 Lens case 400 ● The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. ● Product specifications and appearance are subject to the front end of View Min. Focusing Distance Max...
...on the camera. ● All data listed is measured from the mount surface to change without notice. Diameter and Length Weight Hood Lens Cap Case EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM 300 mm f/2.8 400 mm f/2.8 13 groups, 17 elements 13 groups, 17 elements f/32 f/32 Diagonal: 8° 15' ...× 13.7 inch 2550 g/90.0 oz 5370 g/189.4 oz ET-120 ET-155 E-145 E-180C Lens case 300 Lens case 400 ● The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. ● Product specifications and appearance are subject to the front end of View Min. Focusing Distance Max...
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Diameter and Length Weight Hood Lens Cap Case EF500mm f/4L IS USM EF600mm f/4L IS USM 500 mm f/4 600 mm f/4 13 groups, 17 elements 13 groups, 17 elements f/32 f/32 Diagonal: 5° Diagonal: 4° 10' Vertical: 2° 45' Vertical: 2° 20' ... × 387 mm/5.8 × 15.2 inch 168 × 456 mm/6.6 × 18.0 inch 3870 g/136.5 oz 5360 g/189.0 oz ET-138 ET-160 E-163 E-185 Lens case 500 Lens case 600 ENG-20 Magnification Field of View Min. Specifications Focal Length/Aperture...
Diameter and Length Weight Hood Lens Cap Case EF500mm f/4L IS USM EF600mm f/4L IS USM 500 mm f/4 600 mm f/4 13 groups, 17 elements 13 groups, 17 elements f/32 f/32 Diagonal: 5° Diagonal: 4° 10' Vertical: 2° 45' Vertical: 2° 20' ... × 387 mm/5.8 × 15.2 inch 168 × 456 mm/6.6 × 18.0 inch 3870 g/136.5 oz 5360 g/189.0 oz ET-138 ET-160 E-163 E-185 Lens case 500 Lens case 600 ENG-20 Magnification Field of View Min. Specifications Focal Length/Aperture...