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EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Dedicated to EOS cameras, the Canon EF70- Features 300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens is a high- 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent performance telephoto zoom lens equipped effect of a shutter speed three stops faster*. with an Image Stabilizer. The lens also has a second image stabilizer mode that is optimized for following shots of ¡“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. moving subjects. ¡“USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. 2. UD lens elements for excellent
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a Safety Precautions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is a Safety Precautions subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 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 Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 7) Hood mount (→ 5) Zoom position index (→ 5) Focus mode switch (→ 4) Filter mounting thread (→ 10) Focusing ring (→ 4) Zoom ring (→ 5) Contacts Image stabilizer switch (→ 7) (→ 4) Zoom ring Lens mount index (→ 4) lock lever (→ 6) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3 C OP Y
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1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens 2. Setting the Focus Mode See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. ¡After detaching the lens, place the lens with the To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus rear end up to prevent the lens surface and mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the electrical contacts from getting scratched. focusing ring. ¡If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have
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3. Hood (Sold separately) 4. Zooming The ET-65B hood can keep unwanted light out of To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. the lens, and also protects the front of the lens Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. from rain, snow, and dust. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect Attach and align the hood to the hood mount on the focus. the front of the lens, and turn the hood as shown by the arrow to secure it. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage. ¡The front end of th
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5. Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can be fixed to keep the lens at the shortest point. This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. Turn the zoom ring to Slide the zoom ring 1 2 the widest position lock lever in the (70mm). direction indicated by the arrow. ¡To release the zoom ring, slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction opposite to the arrow. The zoom ring can only be locked at maximum wide angle. ENG-6 C OP Y
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6. Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER Select the stabilizer When you press the 1 2 3 switch to . mode. shutter button halfway, ¡If you are not going to ¡MODE 1: Corrects the Image Stabilizer use the image stabilizer vibrations in all will start operating. function, set the switch to directions. It is mainly ¡Make sure the image in . effective for shooting still the viewfinder is stable, subjects. then press the shutter ¡MODE 2: It compensates b
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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 ¡With the EOS-1V/HS, 3, 30/33/Elan7/7E, for a blurred shot caused by a subject that 30V/33V/Elan7N/7NE, Elan ll/Elan ll moved. E/50/50 E, 300/Rebel2000, IX, and D30, ¡Set the STABILIZER switch to when the Image Stabilizer will not work during you are taking pictures using the Bulb self-timer operation. setting (long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to , the image stabilizer function may introduce ¡When you use
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8. Filters (Sold separately) 9. Extension Tubes (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 on the front of the lens. II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. ¡The front end of the lens rotates, so hold it when Camera-to-Subject attaching the filter. Magnification Distance (mm) ¡Only one filter may be attached. Near Far Near Far ¡If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon 70mm 58
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10.Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) Attaching a 250D or 500D (58mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. The magnification will be as follows: ¡Close-up Lens 250D: Can be used at the 70mm end (magnification 0.29x - 0.38x) ¡Close-up Lens 500D: Can be used (magnification 0.14x - 0.90x) Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing. ENG-11 C OP Y
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Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Lens Construction 10 groups, 15 elements Minimum Aperture f/32-45 Angle of View Diagonal: 34° - 8° 15’ Vertical: 19° 30’ - 4° 35’ Horizontal: 29° - 6° 50’ Min. Focusing Distance 1.5 m/4.9 ft. Max. Magnification 0.26 × (at 300 mm) Field of View approx. 394 × 596 mm - 92 × 136 mm/15.5 × 23.5 inch - 3.6 × 5.4 inch (at 1.5 m) Filter Diameter 58 mm/2.3 inch Max. Diameter and Length 76.5 × 142.8 mm/3.0 × 5.6 inch Weight 630 g/22.2 oz Hood / Lens
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