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...). 4. Features 1. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for purchasing a Canon product. ENG-1 The lens is obtained. 2. Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures. With fluorite and UD lens elements, outstanding image delineation is compatible with Extender EF1.4X ll and EF2X ll. Manual focusing is a compact, high-performance telephoto zoom lens for Canon EOS cameras. • "USM" stands for Ultrasonic Motor. The Canon EF70-200mm f/4L USM lens is available after the subject comes into focus in this instruction Warning...
...). 4. Features 1. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for purchasing a Canon product. ENG-1 The lens is obtained. 2. Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures. With fluorite and UD lens elements, outstanding image delineation is compatible with Extender EF1.4X ll and EF2X ll. Manual focusing is a compact, high-performance telephoto zoom lens for Canon EOS cameras. • "USM" stands for Ultrasonic Motor. The Canon EF70-200mm f/4L USM lens is available after the subject comes into focus in this instruction Warning...
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... installation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to warm environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. Handling Cautions • If the lens... the equipment off and on the lens surface and internal parts. a Safety Precautions a Safety Precautions • Do not look at the sun directly through the lens or camera. This equipment has been tested and found to part 15 of the following two conditions:...
... installation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to warm environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. Handling Cautions • If the lens... the equipment off and on the lens surface and internal parts. a Safety Precautions a Safety Precautions • Do not look at the sun directly through the lens or camera. This equipment has been tested and found to part 15 of the following two conditions:...
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Nomenclature Hood mount (→ 7) Filter mounting thread (→ 7) Focus mode switch (→ 4) Distance scale (→ 6) Zoom ring (→ 5) Tripod mounting location (→ 8) Contacts (→ 4) Focusing ring (→ 4) Focusing distance range selection switch (→ 5) Lens mount index (→ 4) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3
Nomenclature Hood mount (→ 7) Filter mounting thread (→ 7) Focus mode switch (→ 4) Distance scale (→ 6) Zoom ring (→ 5) Tripod mounting location (→ 8) Contacts (→ 4) Focusing ring (→ 4) Focusing distance range selection switch (→ 5) Lens mount index (→ 4) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3
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... , corrosion or faulty connections can result. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to MF, and focus by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual focus) ENG-4 The focusing ring always works, regardless of the dust cap as shown in the diagram, and turn clockwise. The camera and lens may not operate properly. • If the contacts get soiled...
... , corrosion or faulty connections can result. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to MF, and focus by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual focus) ENG-4 The focusing ring always works, regardless of the dust cap as shown in the diagram, and turn clockwise. The camera and lens may not operate properly. • If the contacts get soiled...
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... focusing distance range to infinity. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can be shorter. If the current focusing distance is normal and not a malfunction. This is not within the focusing distance range you switch to infinity or 3 m/9.8 ft. to , the lens focusing may first stop at the start or end of the focusing range. ENG-5 To zoom, turn the zoom ring. By setting the suitable focusing distance range, the actual autofocusing...
... focusing distance range to infinity. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can be shorter. If the current focusing distance is normal and not a malfunction. This is not within the focusing distance range you switch to infinity or 3 m/9.8 ft. to , the lens focusing may first stop at the start or end of the focusing range. ENG-5 To zoom, turn the zoom ring. By setting the suitable focusing distance range, the actual autofocusing...
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... rotating the focusing ring. 15 30 ft 5 10 m 100 70 The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using infrared film. • Use a red filter when you take the picture. For accurate manual focusing on subjects at which the vertical line of the L mark is based on the focal length. Infinity Compensation Mark 6. Focus on the distance scale. Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. ENG-6 Use the indicated focal length as a guide when setting the compensation amount...
... rotating the focusing ring. 15 30 ft 5 10 m 100 70 The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using infrared film. • Use a red filter when you take the picture. For accurate manual focusing on subjects at which the vertical line of the L mark is based on the focal length. Infinity Compensation Mark 6. Focus on the distance scale. Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. ENG-6 Use the indicated focal length as a guide when setting the compensation amount...
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.... • Part of the picture may be reverse-mounted on the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Filters (Sold Separately) You can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the front of the lens. • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (67mm). • To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood. ENG...
.... • Part of the picture may be reverse-mounted on the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Filters (Sold Separately) You can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the front of the lens. • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (67mm). • To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood. ENG...
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... pulling the locking knob, bring the collar to release the collar. The tripod collar can be used with the A II (W) tripod mount ring, sold separately. 9. With the collar open, remove the tripod mount. Using the Tripod Mount (Sold separately) Adjusting the Revolving Mount This lens can loosen the orientation lock-knob on the tripod mount to allow it becomes loose (about 3 turns), and pull the knob in the direction of the arrow to...
... pulling the locking knob, bring the collar to release the collar. The tripod collar can be used with the A II (W) tripod mount ring, sold separately. 9. With the collar open, remove the tripod mount. Using the Tripod Mount (Sold separately) Adjusting the Revolving Mount This lens can loosen the orientation lock-knob on the tripod mount to allow it becomes loose (about 3 turns), and pull the knob in the direction of the arrow to...
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... the EOS1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark ll, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark lll, EOS-1D Mark ll N, EOS-1D Mark ll, EOS-1D, EOS-1V/HS, EOS-3 camera, autofocusing with the center focusing point is possible. • Only one Extender can be attached to the lens and camera. • If you attach the lens to the camera first, misoperation may occur. • With Extender EF2X II attached to the lens, only manual focus is attached...
... the EOS1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark ll, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark lll, EOS-1D Mark ll N, EOS-1D Mark ll, EOS-1D, EOS-1V/HS, EOS-3 camera, autofocusing with the center focusing point is possible. • Only one Extender can be attached to the lens and camera. • If you attach the lens to the camera first, misoperation may occur. • With Extender EF2X II attached to the lens, only manual focus is attached...
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Extension Tubes (Sold Separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II for accurate focusing. ENG-10 The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. EF12 II EF25 II 70mm 200mm 70mm 200mm Camera-to-Subject Distance (mm) Near Far 554 639 1015 3572 423 428 901 1942 Magnification Near 0.23× 0.29× 0.39× 0.36× Far 0.17× 0.06× 0.35× 0.13× Manual focusing is recommended for magnified shots. 11.
Extension Tubes (Sold Separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II for accurate focusing. ENG-10 The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. EF12 II EF25 II 70mm 200mm 70mm 200mm Camera-to-Subject Distance (mm) Near Far 554 639 1015 3572 423 428 901 1942 Magnification Near 0.23× 0.29× 0.39× 0.36× Far 0.17× 0.06× 0.35× 0.13× Manual focusing is recommended for magnified shots. 11.
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.... Diameter & Length Weight 67 mm 76 × 172mm / 3.0 × 6.8 inch 705 g / 24 oz Lens Hood ET-74 Lens Cap E-67U Case LP1224 Tripod Collar (Sold separately) Ring-type tripod mounting socket A II (W) • The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are specified on the camera. • All data listed is measured from the mount surface to change without notice.
.... Diameter & Length Weight 67 mm 76 × 172mm / 3.0 × 6.8 inch 705 g / 24 oz Lens Hood ET-74 Lens Cap E-67U Case LP1224 Tripod Collar (Sold separately) Ring-type tripod mounting socket A II (W) • The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are specified on the camera. • All data listed is measured from the mount surface to change without notice.