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EF50mm f/1.2L USM
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF50mm f/1.2L USM lens is a Features high-performance, large-aperture standard 1. Large-diameter, high-precision aspheric lens lens with a large-diameter, high-precision, element for excellent imaging performance aspherical lens element designed for EOS even at the maximum aperture. cameras. 2. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for quick and quiet The lens is suitable for portraits and other autofocusing. types of photographs making full use of the 3. Man
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a Safety Precautions 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 result undesired operation. in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through Do not make any changes or
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Nomenclature Distance scale (→ 5, 6) Infrared index (→ 6) Hood mount (→ 7) Depth-of-Field scale (→ 6) Filter mounting thread (→ 7) Focus mode switch (→ 5) Contacts (→ 4) Focusing ring (→ 5) Lens mount index (→ 4) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3 C OP Y
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1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced mounting and detaching the lens. water- and dust-resistance. The rubber ring may 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. ¡After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and electrical contact
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2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Infinity Compensation Mark Infinity compensation mark Distance index To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus mode switch to AF. point that results from changes in temperature. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus The infinity position at normal temperature is the mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is focusing ring. The focusing ring always works,
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4. Infrared Index 5. Depth-of-Field Scale The infrared index corrects the focus setting The depth of field is the distance in front of and when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on behind the plane of focus on the subject that the subject manually, then adjust the distance appears sharp. The depth of field is indicated by setting by moving the focusing ring to the the area between the depth-of-field scale lines corresponding infrared index mark. below the distance scale. Numbers in the scale
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6. Hood 7. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. ¡To ensure dust- and water-resistant performance, attach a Canon PROTECT filter (72mm). ¡Only one filter may be attached. ¡If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (72mm). The ES-78 hood can keep unwanted light out of ¡To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, lens hood. snow, and dust. Attach
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8. Extension Tubes (Sold separately) 9. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 Attaching a 500D (72mm) Close-up Lens II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and enables close-up photography. magnification are shown below. Magnification will be 0.25× – 0.10×. Camera-to-Subject Magnification ¡Close-up Lens 250D cannot be attached Distance (mm) because there is no size that fits the lens. Near Far Near Far ¡Manual focusing is recommended for accurate E
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Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 50 mm f/1.2 Lens Construction 6 groups, 8 elements Minimum Aperture f/16 Angle of View Diagonal: 46° Vertical: 27° Horizontal: 40° Min. Focusing Distance 0.45 m / 1.5 ft. Max. Magnification 0.15 × Field of View 164 × 250 mm / 6.5 × 9.8 inch (at 0.45 m) Filter Diameter 72 mm / 2.8 inch Max. Diameter and Length 85.8 × 65.5 mm / 3.4 × 2.6 inch Weight 590 g / 20.8 oz Hood ES-78 Lens Cap E-72U/E-72 II Case LP1214 ¡The lens length is measured from the mount surf
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