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The Canon EF70-200mm f/4L USM lens is available after the subject comes into focus in this instruction Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. ENG-1 Features 1. Manual focusing is a compact, high-performance telephoto zoom lens for Canon EOS cameras. • "USM" stands for quick and quiet autofocusing. 3. With fluorite and UD lens elements, outstanding...
The Canon EF70-200mm f/4L USM lens is available after the subject comes into focus in this instruction Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. ENG-1 Features 1. Manual focusing is a compact, high-performance telephoto zoom lens for Canon EOS cameras. • "USM" stands for quick and quiet autofocusing. 3. With fluorite and UD lens elements, outstanding...
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Looking at the sun or a bright light source through the lens is especially hazardous. • Whether it is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a class B digital device, pursuant to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached. Do the same when taking it from a warm environment into a cold one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...
Looking at the sun or a bright light source through the lens is especially hazardous. • Whether it is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a class B digital device, pursuant to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached. Do the same when taking it from a warm environment into a cold one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...
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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 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 (→ **).
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To remove it properly, align the lens mount index and the K index of the focus mode. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to AF. Mounting and Detaching the Lens 2. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the dust cap as shown in the diagram, and turn clockwise. After autofocusing in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched. • If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the lens. 13.2 mm AF MF • After detaching ...
To remove it properly, align the lens mount index and the K index of the focus mode. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to AF. Mounting and Detaching the Lens 2. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the dust cap as shown in the diagram, and turn clockwise. After autofocusing in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched. • If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the lens. 13.2 mm AF MF • After detaching ...
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3. Be sure to 1.2 m/3.9 ft. Zooming Distance Range 1.2m 3m 13.2 mm You can set the focusing distance range to finish zooming before focusing. to , the lens focusing may first stop at the start or end of the focusing range. If the current focusing distance is normal and not a malfunction. To zoom, turn the zoom ring. ENG-5 Just press the shutter button halfway again to infinity or 3 m/9.8 ft. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can be shorter. Switching the Focusing 4. This is not within the focusing distance range you switch to infinity. to resume normal ...
3. Be sure to 1.2 m/3.9 ft. Zooming Distance Range 1.2m 3m 13.2 mm You can set the focusing distance range to finish zooming before focusing. to , the lens focusing may first stop at the start or end of the focusing range. If the current focusing distance is normal and not a malfunction. To zoom, turn the zoom ring. ENG-5 Just press the shutter button halfway again to infinity or 3 m/9.8 ft. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can be shorter. Switching the Focusing 4. This is not within the focusing distance range you switch to infinity. to resume normal ...
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...compensation amount differs depending on subjects at infinity distance, look through the viewfinder while 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. 5. Infrared Index... Infinity compensation mark 15 30 ft 5 10 m 100 70 Distance index To compensate for your EOS camera. • The infrared index position is aligned with the distance indicator on the subject manually, ...
...compensation amount differs depending on subjects at infinity distance, look through the viewfinder while 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. 5. Infrared Index... Infinity compensation mark 15 30 ft 5 10 m 100 70 Distance index To compensate for your EOS camera. • The infrared index position is aligned with the distance indicator on the subject manually, ...
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... hood 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.
... hood 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.
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To install, while pulling the locking knob, bring the collar to remove and attach the tripod mount. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise until it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. Using the Tripod Mount (Sold separately) Adjusting the Revolving Mount This lens can be attached to or detached from the lens while the lens is attached to release the collar. With the collar open, remove the tripod mount. Detaching Use the following procedures to the original position, and tighten the locking knob ...
To install, while pulling the locking knob, bring the collar to remove and attach the tripod mount. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise until it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. Using the Tripod Mount (Sold separately) Adjusting the Revolving Mount This lens can be attached to or detached from the lens while the lens is attached to release the collar. With the collar open, remove the tripod mount. Detaching Use the following procedures to the original position, and tighten the locking knob ...
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10. Detach it from the camera in the reverse order. ENG-9 If you use an Extender on the lens mounted on a EOS A2/A2E/5, set the exposure compensation to -1/2 stop for the EF1.4X II or -1 stop for the EF2X II. • Autofocusing is still enabled 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 AF speed will change as follows: Item Focal length (mm) Aperture ...
10. Detach it from the camera in the reverse order. ENG-9 If you use an Extender on the lens mounted on a EOS A2/A2E/5, set the exposure compensation to -1/2 stop for the EF1.4X II or -1 stop for the EF2X II. • Autofocusing is still enabled 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 AF speed will change as follows: Item Focal length (mm) Aperture ...
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ENG-10 11. 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. Extension Tubes (Sold Separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II for accurate focusing.
ENG-10 11. 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. Extension Tubes (Sold Separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II for accurate focusing.
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Aperture 70 - 200 mm, f/4 Lens Construction Min. Max. Add 21.5 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap. • The size and weight listed are for ... 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 subject to the front end of the lens. Focusing Distance 1.2 m / 3.9 ft. Magnification & Field of View 13 groups, 16...
Aperture 70 - 200 mm, f/4 Lens Construction Min. Max. Add 21.5 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap. • The size and weight listed are for ... 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 subject to the front end of the lens. Focusing Distance 1.2 m / 3.9 ft. Magnification & Field of View 13 groups, 16...