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EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II lens is a Features high-performance telephoto zoom lens 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent equipped with an Image Stabilizer, and has effect of a shutter speed four stops faster*. been developed for digital SLRs compatible This function provides optimal image with EF-S lenses*. stabilization depending on shooting conditions It is equipped with an Image Stabilizer effective (such as shooting still subjects an
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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 undesired operation. result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipmen
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Nomenclature Focusing ring (→ 4) Hood mount (→ 5) Focus mode switch (→ 4) Zoom position index Filter mounting thread (→ 8) Image stabilizer switch (→ 6) Zoom ring (→ 5) Contacts (→ 4) Lens mount index (→ 4) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3 C OP Y
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Mounting and Detaching the Lens Setting the Focus Mode 1 2 See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. To shoot in autofocus mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. ¡After detaching the lens, place the lens with the To use only manual focusing, set the focus mode rear end up to prevent the lens surface and switch to MF, and focus by turning the focusing electrical contacts from getting scratched. ring. ¡If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints
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Zooming Hood (Sold Separately) 3 4 The ET-60 hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect Turn the hood in the direction of the arrow to the focus. attach it securely. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage. ¡When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the hood to turn it. To prevent defo
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Image Stabilizer 5 You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF ¡The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a mode. blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. This function provides optimal image stabilization ¡The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if you shoot depending on shooting conditions (such as from a violently shaking vehicle or other transportation. shooting still subjects and following shots). ¡The Image Stabilizer consumes more power than normal shooting, so fewer shots c
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Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ¡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-7 C OP Y
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Filters (Sold Separately) Extension Tubes (Sold Separately) 6 7 You can attach filters to the filter mounting You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 thread 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) ¡Use a genuine Canon filter (58mm). Near Far Near Far ¡To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the 55mm
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Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) 8 Attaching a 250D or 500D (58mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. The magnification will be as follows. ¡Close-up Lens 250D: 0.23x - 1.42x ¡Close-up Lens 500D: 0.11x - 0.86x Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing. ENG-9 C OP Y
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Specifications 9 Image Size 15.1 × 22.7 mm Focal Length/Aperture 55 – 250 mm f/4 – 5.6 Lens Construction 10 groups, 12 elements Minimum Aperture f/22 – 32 Angle of View Diagonal: 27° 50’ – 6° 15’ Vertical: 15° 40’ – 3° 30’ Horizontal: 23° 20’ – 5° 20’ Min. Focusing Distance 1.1 m/3.6 ft. Max. Magnification 0.31 × (at 250 mm) Field of View 218 × 328 – 49 × 73 mm/8.6 × 12.9 – 1.9 × 2.9 inch (at 1.1 m) Filter Diameter 58 mm Max. Diameter and Length 70 × 108 mm/2.8 × 4.3 inch Weight approx. 390
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