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EF70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Instruction
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon USM lens. 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. 2. UD lens elements for excellent imaging The Image Stabilizer helps to prevent blurred performance. shots during hand-held shooting at slow 3. The Image Stabilizer mode is available shutter speeds. according to
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a Safety Precautions 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 a Safety Precautions Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 1. Do not look at the sun or a bright light source against harmful interference in a residential installation. This through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency loss of vision. Looking at the sun di
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Nomenclature Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 7) Hood mount (→ 5) Zoom position index Focus mode switch (→ 4) Filter mounting thread (→ 10) Lens mount index (→ 4) Focusing ring (→ 4) Zoom ring Zoom ring (→ 5) lock lever (→ 6) Contacts (→ 4) Image stabilizer switch (→ 7) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3
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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 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 fingerprin
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3. Hood (Sold separately) 4. Zooming The ET-65B hood reduces annoying flare and To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. also protects the front of the lens from rain, Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. snow, dust, etc. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect To attach the hood, connect the hood’s tabs to the focus. the hood attachment tabs on the front end of the lens, then turn the hood clockwise to secure it. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage. ¡The front end o
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5. Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can be fixed at the widest position. 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
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6. Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER Selecting the Image Press the shutter 1 2 3 switch to . Stabilizer mode. button halfway to ¡If you are not going to ¡Use MODE 1 for normal verify the effect of the use the image stabilizer photography. image stabilizer. function, set the switch to MODE 1 provides image ¡Make sure the image in . stabilization in all the viewfinder is stable, directions. then press the shutter ¡Use MODE 2 for button the rest
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7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer is effective particularly for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ● MODE 1 ● MODE 2 ¡Dimly lit scenes, such as at dusk or indoors ¡If you are taking continuous shots of a moving ¡Locations such as art galleries or theater subject stages where flash photography is forbidden ¡If you are tracking an erratically moving ¡Situations in which your footing is uncertain subject * MODE 1 should be used in all other situations. ENG-8
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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer ¡With the EOS-1V/HS, 3, 30/33/Elan7/7E, ¡The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate 30V/33V/Elan7N/7NE, Elan ll/Elan ll for a blurred shot caused by a subject that E/50/50 E, 300/Rebel2000, IX, and D30, moved. the Image Stabilizer will not work during ¡Set the STABILIZER switch to when self-timer operation. you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to , the ¡When you use a tripod, the Image image stabilizer fun
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8. Filters (Sold separately) 9. Gelatin Filter Holder (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting With the Gelatin Filter Holder, you can use filters thread on the front of the lens. to create various effects. The Gelatin Filter Holder compatibility is shown ¡The front end of the lens rotates, so hold it when below. attaching the filter. ¡Gelatin Filter Holder lll: ¡Only one filter may be attached. Compatible (Up to two hoods can be used) ¡If you need a polarizing filter, use
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10. Extension Tubes (Sold separately) 11. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) With Extension Tube EF 12 II or EF 25 II, the Attaching a 500/500D or 250D (58mm) Close-up camera-to-subject distance and image Lens enables close-up photography. magnification will be as follows: The magnification will be as follows: Camera-to-Subject Magnification Magnification Distance (mm) 500/500D 250D Near Far Near Far 70mm 0.14× - 0.22× 0.29× - 0.38× 70mm 584 638 0.22× 0.17× EF12 II 300mm 0.58× - 0.90× Incompatibl
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Specifications Image Size 24 × 36 mm 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
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CT1-7560-002 © CANON INC. 2005 2006.9.1
