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EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 1
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM EF500mm f/4L IS USM EF600mm f/4L IS USM
ENG
Instructions
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 2
...excellent dustproof and drip-proof performance. 9.
High temperatures can cause the lens to pause autofocus whenever desired. 6. Generally, it has warmed gradually. 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 use with EOS cameras.
● "IS" stands for Image Stabilizer. ●...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 4
...
STABILMIZOEDRE 1
2
FOCUS PRESET
SET
Rubber ring (→ 4)
Contacts (→ 4) 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 are all used in the same...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 5
... 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 fingerprints on them, clean them , corrosion or faulty connections can result. Mounting and Detaching the Lens
See your camera's instructions...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 6
...and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual focus)
You can set the focus mode switch to AF.
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 USM 4.5 m/14.8 ft. - 10 m/32.8 ft...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 8
.... This function operates in both the AF and MF modes.
< How to Set >
12
STABILIZER MODE
1
2
STABILIZER MODE
FOCUS PRESET
FOCUS PRESET
SET
Set the focus preset switch to , the beeper will be preset.
● If the focus preset switch was set to or . 5.
Press the shutter button halfway to preset. Focus Preset
By...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 10
... down halfway to enable stabilization.
● Make sure the image in all directions. STABILIZER ON OFF
12 STABILIZER
MODE
Set the STABILIZER switch to ON.
● If you are not going to use the image stabilizer in a vertical direction. ENG-9
6. Press the shutter button down to OFF.
12 STABILIZER
MODE
FOCUS PRESET...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 11
... flash photography is
prohibited, such as art museums and theater stages. ● In situations where your footing is uncertain. ● In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used. ENG-10 7.
Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
The image stabilizer for this lens is effective for hand-held shots in motion.
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 12
... dramatically 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×...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 13
... mark
30 70
ft
10 20...Using the Image Stabilizer
● When using the extender EF2× II with the EF500mm f/4L IS USM or EF600mm f/4L IS USM, you press the newly assigned AF button.
8.
However, this does not affect shooting.
● If you set...30/33, ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/ELAN II E/50/50E, 3000/88, REBEL XS/500, REBEL 2000/300, REBEL Ti/300V, REBEL T2/300X, REBEL K2/...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 15
... the tripod mount from the rear of the lens.
Using the Tripod Mount
Adjusting the Tripod Mount By loosening the orientation locking knob on the tripod mount with the lens mount index. Align the red mark on the tripod mount you can rotate the camera to set the image for any vertical or horizontal...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 18
... is possible only with the EF500mm f/4L IS USM or EF600mm f/4L IS USM, the focusing mode is EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark III, EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D, EOS-1V/HS, or EOS-3. ENG-17 14. Extenders (Sold Separately)
Lens specifications when using the extender EF2×...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 19
Extension Tubes (Sold Separately)
You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II for exposure compensation. EF2× II -1 step -1 step -0.5 step
● Extenders cannot be used more than one at a time.
● AF is possible with the EF500mm f/4L IS USM or the EF600mm f/4L IS USM, use the values in the table below . ENG-18 Focusing Distance Range...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 20
...settings are specified on the camera. ● All data listed is measured from the mount surface to change without notice. ENG-19 Focusing Distance Max. Diameter and Length Weight Hood Lens Cap Case
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
300...E-180C
Lens case 300
Lens case 400
● The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. ● Product specifications and ...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 21
Focusing Distance Max. 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 ...
5360 g/189.0 oz
ET-138
ET-160
E-163
E-185
Lens case 500
Lens case 600
ENG-20 Specifications
Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Minimum Aperture Angle of View
Filter Max. Magnification Field of View
Min.
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