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EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Features lens is a standard zoom lens equipped with 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent an Image Stabilizer and developed for EOS effect of a shutter speed four stops faster*. cameras compatible with EF-S lenses.* This function provides optimal image stabilization depending on shooting conditions * As of February 2010, only the EOS 7D, EOS 50D, (such as shooting still subjects and following EOS 40D, EOS 30D
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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 ring (→ 5) Zoom position index (→ 5) Focusing ring (→ 4) Hood mount (→ 9) Distance scale (→ 5) Filter mounting thread (→ 8, 10) Focus mode switch (→ 4) 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 compensate for shifting of the infinity focus To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. point that results from changes in temperature. The infinity position at normal temperature is the Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. point at which the vertical line of the L mark is Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect aligned with the distance indicator on the the focus. distance scale. For accurate manual focu
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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 depending on shooting conditions (such as you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or shooting still subjects and following shots). other transportation. ¡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 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 (72mm). Near Far Near Far ¡To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hoo
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Hood (Sold Separately) 8 The EW-78E 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 (72mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. Magnification will be 0.28× – 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 15 – 85 mm f/3.5 – 5.6 Lens Construction 12 groups, 17 elements Minimum Aperture f/22 – 36* Angle of View Diagonal: 84° 30’ – 18° 25’ Vertical: 53° 30’ – 10° 25’ Horizontal: 74° 10’ – 15° 25’ Min. Focusing Distance 0.35 m/1.2 ft. Max. Magnification 0.21 × (at 85 mm) Field of View approx. 255 × 395 – 75 × 108 mm/10.0 × 15.6 – 3.0 × 4.3 inch (at 0.35 m) Filter Diameter 72 mm/2.8 inch Max. Diameter and Length 81.6 × 87.5 mm/3.2 × 3.4 inch Weight 575 g/20.
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