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EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Features lens is a powerful high-performance zoom 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent lens for EOS cameras equipped with an effect of a shutter speed three stops faster*. Image Stabilizer, and covering a wide range The lens also has a second image stabilizer of focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto. mode that is optimized for following shots of moving subjects. • "IS" stands for Image Stabilizer. 2. As
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a Safety Precautions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not a Safety Precautions cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any • Do not look at the sun or a bright light source interference received, including interference that may cause through the lens or camera. Doing so could result undesired operation. in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through Do not make any changes or
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Nomenclature Zoom touch adjustment ring (→ 6) Zoom position index (→ 6) Hood mount (→ 12) Focus mode switch (→ 5) Focusing distance range selection switch (→ 5) Filter mounting thread (→ 12) Distance scale (→ 10) Rubber ring (→ 4) Contacts (→ 4) Zoom ring (→ 6) Focusing ring (→ 5) Lens mount index (→ 4) Tripod mount (→ 11) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 7) Orientation lock knob (→ 11) Image stabilizer switch (→ 7) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in par
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1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced water- and dust-resistance. The rubber ring 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 electrical contac
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2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Switching the Focusing Distance Range To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus You can set the focusing distance range to mode switch to AF. 0.7 m/2.3 ft. to infinity or 2.5 m/8.2 ft. to infinity. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus By setting the suitable focusing distance range, mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the the actual autofocusing time can be shorter. focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. If y
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4. Zooming 5. Adjusting Zooming Resistance Move the zoom ring forward or backward to You can adjust the zooming “touch” (resistance) zoom. as needed by holding the focusing ring in place and turning the adjustment ring. • Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. Turn the adjustment ring towards the word •To prevent unintended zooming when not SMOOTH to reduce the zooming touch, or towards shooting, be careful not to set the zooming touch TIGHT to in
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6. Image Stabilizer Settings You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER switch Select the stabilizer mode. When you press the shutter to . button halfway, the Image • MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in Stabilizer will start operating. all directions. It is mainly • If you are not going to use the effective for shooting still image stabilizer function, set • Make sure the image in the subjects. the switch to . viewfinder is stable, then press • MODE 2: It compensates for th
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7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ● MODE 1 ● MODE 2 • In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or • When panning subjects in motion. outdoors at night. • In locations where 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-8 C OP Y
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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer • The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a • When you use a tripod, the Image Stabilizer blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. should be turned off to save battery power. • Set the STABILIZER switch to when you are • The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long photography and photography with a monopod. exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to , • The image stabilizer function also operates whe
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8. Infinity Compensation Mark 9. Infrared Index Infinity Compensation Mark The infrared index corrects the focus setting Distance index when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus the subject manually, then adjust the distance point that results from changes in temperature. setting by moving the focusing ring to the The infinity position at normal temperature is the corresponding infrared index mark. point at which the vertical line of the L mar
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10. Using the Tripod Mount Adjusting the Revolving Mount You can loosen the orientation lock-knob on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. Detaching Use the following procedures to remove and attach the tripod mount. Turn the locking knob With the collar open, To install, while pulling the counterclockwise until it remove the tripod mount. locking knob, bring the collar becomes loose (about 3 to
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11. Hood 12. Filters (Sold Separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. • Only one filter may be attached. • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (77mm). •To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood. The EW-83G hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. To attach the hood, align the hood’s attachment position mark with the red dot on the fron
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13. Extension Tubes (Sold Separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. Camera-to-Subject Magnification Distance (mm) Near Far Near Far 28mm 265 277 0.50× 0.43× EF12 II 300mm 604 7594 0.39× 0.04× 28mm Incompatible EF25 II 300mm 541 3730 0.50× 0.09× Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing. ENG-13 C OP Y
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Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 28 – 300 mm f/3.5 – 5.6 Lens Construction 16 groups, 23 elements Minimum Aperture f/22 – 40 * Angle of View Diagonal: 75° – 8° 15’ Vertical: 46° – 4° 35’ Horizontal: 65° – 6° 50’ Min. Focusing Distance 0.7 m/2.3 ft. Max. Magnification 0.3 × (at 300 mm) Field of View approx. 436 × 651 – 81 × 121 mm/17.2 × 25.6 – 3.2 × 4.8 inch (at 0.7 m) Filter Diameter 77 mm/2.8 inch Max. Diameter and Length 92 × 184 mm/3.6 × 7.2 inch Weight 1670 g/58.9 oz Hood EW-83G Lens Ca
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