Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Support Question
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Support Question
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Question posted by jackvera7 on October 30th, 2012
Light
What is the light which comes on when focusing.
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Related Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Manual Pages
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
... a cold one. Use of focusing positions in autofocus mode (ONE SHOT AF). 5. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for purchasing a Canon product. You may fall and injure yourself.
To prevent condensation in direct sunlight.
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...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 3
Looking at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera. This device complies with the limits for
help. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be ...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 4
ENG-3
Nomenclature
Hood mount (→ 15)
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 (→ 5) Image stabilizer...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 6
To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the focusing distance range with a switch. 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.
10 m/32.8 ft. - ...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 7
...the AI Servo AF mode and continuous shooting, AF will not resume even after you let go of the AF stop focusing when it reaches the limit of the AF stop button. Press the shutter release button halfway to temporarily pause autofocus. ...the EOS 630/600, RT, A2/A2E/5, or 10S/10 set to the camera's instructions.
Switching the Focusing Distance Range
If you use AF from outside the specified...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 8
... 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 . Press the shutter button halfway to focus the distance you are shooting a different subject. Focus Preset
By presetting any focusing distance, you can instantly focus at that point even...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 9
... 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.
●...button. In One-Shot AF mode, the exposure will be correct.
● When not using the focus preset, set to . It will move slightly.
So if you press the shutter button halfway while ...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 10
... shots in a horizontal direction, and corrects horizontal camera shake during following shots in a vertical direction. 6. Press the shutter button down to OFF.
12 STABILIZER
MODE
FOCUS PRESET
Select the stabilizer mode.
● MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in AF or MF mode.
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 12
... 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. Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer is in Mode 2.
● The Image Stabilizer...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 13
...EF500mm f/4L IS USM or EF600mm f/4L IS USM, you press the newly assigned AF button.
8. For accurate focusing in MF on subjects at which the vertical line of the infinity focus point that results ...of the L mark is the point at infinity distance, look through the viewfinder while rotating the focusing ring. However, this does not affect shooting.
● If you set the camera's Custom Function...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 14
The depth-of-field scale is the distance in front of and behind the plane of focus on the scale are F values. Depth-of-Field Scale
30 70
ft
10 20
m
32 32
The depth of -field scale lines below the distance scale. ENG-13
9. The depth of field is indicated by the area between the depth-of field is an approximate indicator. The numbers on the subject that appears sharp.
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 15
... can rotate the camera to set the image for any vertical or horizontal position. Loosen the orientation locking knob. 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. To attach the tripod mount...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 16
Case
Lid Strap
The special hoods that come with the strap. Fit the hood onto the lens's hood mount, and tighten the lock knob to fix...Push the lever while holding the lid from rain, snow, and dust.
Fasten the lens securely with all these
Keyhole
lenses cut out unwanted light and protect the
Lever
front of the lens from above to remove the hood. To attach the hood, loosen the hood...
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. Focal length (mm) Aperture
Diagonal Angle of view Vertical
Horizontal Maximum magnification (×)
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 19
The shooting distance and magnification are shown below for exposure compensation.
Focusing Distance Range (mm)
Magnification (×)
Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF12 II
2016
7561
0.18
0.04
EF25 II
1687
3731
0.24
0.09
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF12 II
2602
13633
0.19
0.03
EF25 II
2314
6974
0.23...
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 20
... are for the lens only, except as indicated. ● The Close-up Lenses 250D and 500D cannot be attached. ● Aperture settings are subject to the...Aperture Angle of View
Filter Max.
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/... notice. Focusing Distance Max.
EF300mm F2.8L IS USM Instruction Manual - Page 21
... Aperture Angle of View
Filter Max. Magnification Field of View
Min. 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&#... oz
5360 g/189.0 oz
ET-138
ET-160
E-163
E-185
Lens case 500
Lens case 600
ENG-20 Focusing Distance Max.
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