Canon EF28-300MM User's Manual
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1. set the focus mode switch to AF To use only manual focusing MF set the focus mode switch to MF and focus by turning the focusing ring The focusing ring always works regardless of the focus mode After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring Full time manual focus 3 Switching the Focusing Distance Range You can set the focusing distance range to 0 7 m 2 3 ft to infinity or 2 5 m 8 2 ft to infinity By setting the suitable focusing distance range the actual autofocusing time can be shorter Q If you autofocus outside the set focusing distance range the lens may stop focusing at the start of the focusing range however this is not a malfunction Press the shutter release button halfway again ENG 5 4 Zooming Move the zoom ring forward or backward to zoom e Be sure to finish zooming before focusing Zooming after focusing can affect the focus e To prevent unintended zooming when not shooting be careful not to set the zooming touch too loose 5 Adjusting Zooming Resistance ooo A o SMOOTH O TIGHT You can adjust the zooming touch resistance as needed by holding the focusing ring in place and turning the adjustment ring Turn the adjustment ring towards the word SMOOTH to reduce th2. of the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 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 help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Precautions for using the lens with the EOS 1N RS When shooting with this lens attached to an EOS 1N RS use 2 3 or 1 2 step exposure compensation ENG 2 Nomenclature Zoom touch adjustment ring 6 Zoom position index 6 Hood mount 12 ane te r_ Focus mode switch 5 r_ Focusing distance range Filter mounting 2 selection switch 5 thread 12 f Sy i p
3. Canon EF LENS EF28 300mm f 3 5 5 6L IS USM MACE AALER RA Instruction IMAGE STABILIZER AS ULTRASONIC Thank you for purchasing a Canon product The Canon EF28 300mm f 3 5 5 6L IS USM lens is a powerful high performance zoom lens for EOS cameras equipped with an Image Stabilizer and covering a wide range of focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto e IS stands for Image Stabilizer e USM stands for Ultrasonic Motor Conventions used in this instruction Q Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures Features The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster The lens also has a second image stabilizer mode that is optimized for following shots of moving subjects Aspheric and UD lens elements for truly exceptional imaging capability Ultrasonic motor USM for quick and quiet autofocusing Manual focusing is available after the subject comes into focus in autofocus mode ONE SHOT AF A truly round aperture hole results in a nicer background blur Adjustable zoom ring touch lets you lock at any focal length Tight seal structure ensures excellent dust proof and drip proof performance Based on 1 focal length second Generally it requires a shutter speed 1 focal length second or faster to prevent camera shake ENG 1 A Safety P
4. ara scale 10 Rubber ring 4 Zoom ring 6 Focusing rin 5 using nng 555 L Lens mount index 4 7 LA Image stabilizer mode selector switch 7 Tripod mount gt 11 QlertatonessimaBif 11 Image stabilizer switch gt 7 For detailed information reference page numbers are provided in parentheses ENG 3 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 Q 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 e After detaching the lens place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched e If the contacts get soiled scratched or have fingerprints on them corrosion or faulty connections can result The camera and lens may not operate properly e If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on them clean them with a soft cloth e If you remove the lens cover it with the dust cap To attach it properly align the lens mount index and the index of the dust cap as shown in the diagram and turn clockwise To remove it reverse the order ENG 4 2 Setting the Focus Mode ES To shoot in autofocus AF mode
5. d theater stages e In situations where your footing is uncertain e In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used ENG 8 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer e The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved Set the STABILIZER switch toOFF when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting long exposures If the STABILIZER switch is set to ON the image stabilizer function may introduce errors The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in the following cases e You shoot while riding on a bumpy road e You move the camera dramatically for a panning shot in Mode 1 e You shoot using techniques other than following shots in Mode 2 e The Image Stabilizer consumes more power than normal shooting so fewer shots can be taken if you use the function e The image stabilizer operates for about two seconds even when your finger is off the shutter button Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer is in operation This will cause a malfunction e With the EOS 1V HS 3 ELAN 7E ELAN 7 30 33 ELAN 7NE ELAN 7N 30V 33V ELAN II ELAN IIE 50 50E REBEL 2000 300 IX and D30 the Image Stabilizer will not work during self timer operation e When you use a tripod the Image Stabilizer should be turned off to save battery power e The stabilizer is equally effective for hand held photography and photography with a monopod e The image stabilizer function also operates whe
6. e indicated focal length as a guide when setting the compensation amount e Be sure to observe the manufacturer s instructions when using infrared film e Use a red filter when you take the picture ENG 10 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 1 Turn the locking knob With the collar open 3 To install while pulling the counterclockwise until it remove the tripod mount locking knob bring the collar becomes loose about 3 to the original position and turns and pull the knob in tighten the locking knob the direction of the arrow to securely release the collar The tripod collar can be attached to or detached from the lens while the lens is attached to the camera ENG 11 11 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 front of the lens then turn the hood as shown by the arrow until the lens red dot is aligned with the hood s stop position mark The hood can be reverse mounted on the lens for storage e Part of the picture may be block
7. e zooming touch or towards TIGHT to increase it To lock the zoom ring in place turn the adjustment ring towards TIGHT until it stops ENG 6 6 Image Stabilizer Settings You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode STABILIZER ONy r OFF CEE STABILIZER OD Lei 1 Set the STABILIZER switch to ON e If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function set the switch to OFF 2 Select the stabilizer mode e MODE 1 Corrects vibrations in all directions It is mainly effective for shooting still subjects MODE 2 It compensates for vertical camera shake during following shots in a horizontal direction and compensates for horizontal camera shake during following shots in a vertical direction 3 When you press the shutter button halfway the Image Stabilizer will start operating Make sure the image in the viewfinder is stable then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture ENG 7 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 OFF OFF e In semi darkened areas such as indoors or e When panning subjects in motion outdoors at night e In locations where flash photography is prohibited such as art museums an
8. ed if the hood is not attached properly e When attaching or detaching the hood grasp the base of the hood to turn it To prevent deformation do not grasp the rim of the hood to turn it 12 Filters Sold Separately You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens e Only one filter may be attached e If you need a polarizing filter use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter 77mm e To adjust the polarizing filter first remove the lens hood ENG 12 13 Extension Tubes Sold Separately You can attach Extension Tube EF12 Il or EF25 Il for magnified shots The shooting distance and magnification are shown below Camera to Subject aa Distance mm Magnification Near Far Near Far EF12 Il 28mm 265 277 0 50x 0 43x 300mm 604 7594 0 39x 0 04x 28mm Incompatible EF25 Il 300mm 541 3730 0 50x 0 09x Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing ENG 13 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 x at 300 mm Field of View approx 436 x 651 81 x 121 mm 17 2 x 25 6 3 2 x 4 8 inch at 0 7 m Filter Diameter 77 mm 2 8
9. inch Max Diameter and Length 92 x 184 mm 3 6 x 7 2 inch Weight 1670 g 58 9 oz Hood EW 83G Lens Cap E 77U Case LZ1324 Applies to 1 3 stop increments With 1 2 stop increments it will be f 22 38 e The lens length is measured from lens cap and dust cap he mount surface to the front end of the lens Add 21 5 mm when including the e The size and weight listed are for the lens only except as indicated e The EF1 4X II EF2X Il extenders cannot be used with this lens In addition there is no size available among 250D 500D close up lenses Aperture settings are specified on the camera The camera automatically compensates for variations in the aperture setting when the camera is zoomed in or out e All data listed is measured according to Canon standards Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice ENG 14 Canon CT1 7552 008 CANON INC 2004 2009 7
10. n the lens is used with an Extension Tube EF 12 Il or EF25 II e Pictures may look distorted after being taken depending on the camera but this doesn t affect shooting If you set the camera s Custom Function to change the assigned button to operate the AF the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press the newly assigned AF button ENG 9 8 Infinity Compensation Mark Infinity Compensation Mark W pO 100 50 35 28 Distance index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale For accurate manual focusing on subjects at infinity distance look through the viewfinder while rotating the focusing ring 9 Infrared Index N 8300 100 50 35 28 6 The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using monochrome infrared film Focus on the subject manually then adjust the distance setting by moving the focusing ring to the corresponding infrared index mark The intermediate markers between 300 and 100 are 200mm and 135mm and the marker between 100 and 50 is 70mm 0 Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film See the instructions for your EOS camera Gl e The infrared index position is based on a wavelength of 800 nm e The compensation amount differs depending on the focal length Use th
11. recautions A Safety Precautions Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera Doing so could result in loss of vision Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous e Whether it is attached to the camera or not do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached This is to prevent the lens from concentrating the sun s rays which could cause a fire Handling Cautions If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts To prevent condensation in this case first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking it from a cold to warm environment Then take out the lens after it has warmed gradually Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one e Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight High temperatures can cause the lens to malfunction This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation
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