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EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
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Instruction
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens is Features a large-aperture, high-performance standard 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer. effect of a shutter speed three stops faster*. It has been developed for EOS cameras* 2. Aspheric and UD lens elements for excellent compatible with EF-S lenses. imaging performance with a large f/2.8 aperture. * As of February 2010, only the EOS 7D, EOS 50D, 3. Ultrasoni
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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 Zoom position index (→ 5) Hood mount (→ 9) Focusing ring (→ 4) Distance scale (→ 5) Filter mounting thread (→ 8) Focus mode switch (→ 4) Zoom ring (→ 5) Contacts (→ 4) Image stabilizer switch (→ 6) 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 (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. The focusing ring always works, ¡If the contacts g
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Zooming Infinity Compensation Mark 3 4 Infinity Compensation Mark Distance index To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature. Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. The infinity position at normal temperature is the Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect point at which the vertical line of the L mark is the focus. aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale. For accurate manual focu
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Image Stabilizer 5 You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER When you press the 1 2 switch to . shutter button ¡If you are not going to halfway, the Image use the image stabilizer Stabilizer will start function, set the switch to operating. The image stabilizer in this lens . ¡Make sure the image in is effective for hand-held shots the viewfinder is stable, under the following conditions. ¡In semi-darkened areas such then press the shutter as indoors or outdoors at ni
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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 ¡The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long photography and photography with a monopod. exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set ¡The image stabilizer function also operates to , the image stabilizer funct
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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 for thread on the front of the lens. magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. ¡Only one filter may be attached. Camera-to-Subject ¡If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Magnification Distance (mm) Circular Polarizing Filter (77mm). Near Far Near Far ¡To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hoo
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Hood (Sold Separately) 8 The EW-83J 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. ¡Part of the picture may be blocked if the hood is not attached properly. ¡When attaching
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Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) 9 Attaching a 500D (77mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. Magnification will be 0.23× – 0.03×. ¡Close-up Lens 250D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens. ¡Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing. ENG-10 C OP Y
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Specifications 10 Focal Length/Aperture 17 – 55 mm f/2.8 Lens Construction 12 groups, 19 elements Minimum Aperture f/22 Angle of View Diagonal: 78° 30’ – 27° 50’ Vertical: 48° – 15° 40’ Horizontal: 68° 40’ – 23° 20’ Min. Focusing Distance 0.35 m/1.2 ft. Max. Magnification 0.17 × (at 55 mm) Field of View approx. 207 × 310 – 88 × 131 mm/8.1 × 12.2 – 3.5 × 5.2 inch Filter Diameter 77 mm Max. Diameter and Length 83.5 × 110.6 mm/3.3 × 4.4 inch Weight 645 g/22.7 oz Hood EW-83J (Sold separately) L
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