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EF180mm f/3.5L MACRO USM
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF180mm f/3.5L MACRO USM lens Features is a high-performance telephoto macro lens for 1. The floating system and UD element result in EOS cameras that can be used for normal excellent delineation at all focusing distances photography and close-up pictures up to 1:1, or from life-size to infinity. life-size, magnification. 2. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for quick and quiet • "USM" stands for Ultrasonic Motor. autofocusing. 3. Manual focusing is avail
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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 Hood mount (→ 5) Distance scale (→ 6) Distance index (→ 6) Depth-of-Field scale (→ 6) Focus mode switch (→ 4) Lens mount index (→ 4) Filter mounting thread (→ 11) Contacts (→ 4) Focusing ring (→ 4) Tripod mount (→ 10) Focusing distance range selection switch (→ 5) Orientation locking knob (→ 10) 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 2. Setting the Focus Mode 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. • If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have focusing ring
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3. Switching the Focusing 4. Hood Distance Range You can set the focusing distance range to The ET-78 II hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the front of the lens 0.48 m/1.6 ft. to infinity or 1.5 m/4.9 ft. to infinity. from rain, snow, and dust. By setting the suitable focusing distance range, Attach and align the hood to the hood mount on the actual autofocusing time can be shorter. the front of the lens, and turn the hood as shown by the arrow to secure it. If you
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5. Infinity Compensation 6. Depth-of-Field Scale Mark Infinity compensation mark Distance index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus The depth of field is the distance in front of and point that results from changes in temperature. behind the plane of focus on the subject that The infinity position at normal temperature is the appears sharp. The depth of field is indicated by point at which the vertical line of the L mark is the area between the depth-of-field scale lines aligned wit
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7. Picture Taking 3. Focus the subject. Normal Photography While looking through the viewfinder, move the The lens can be used as a telephoto lens for camera forward or back to find the point of normal photography. focus. Closeup Photography 4. Touch up the focus. Close-up photos (minimum focusing distance of Turn the focusing ring for fine focusing. 0.48m) up to 1x (life-size) magnification are possible. The minimum focusing distance is the Since macro shots have a very shallow depth of distanc
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8. About Exposure Setting the Exposure Magnification 1:10 1:5 1:3 1:2 1:1.5 1:1.2 1:1 When taking photographs using TTL Effective f/No. 3.8 4 4.3 4.7 5 5.4 5.8 metering, no exposure compensation is 1 2 2 1 1 Exposure in stops –– + + +1 +1 +1 3 3 3 3 3 necessary to meter the light coming through 1 1 1 1 Factor (stops) in stops –– + + +1 +1 +1 2 2 2 2 the lens. With TTL metering, AE (autoexposure) is possible at all focusing distances. Just set the • The correct exposure for a close-up shot largel
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9. Macro Flash (Sold Separately) The Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or the For normal photography, remove the Macro Lite Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX enables fully automatic Adapter, because it may create a dark macro flash photography up to 1x magnification circumference. in E-TTL autoflash mode. Install the Macro Lite Adapter 72C (sold •For information on operating the Canon Macro separately) on the filter mounting thread on the Ring Lite MR-14EX or the Macro Twin Lite MT- front of the lens for macr
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10. Using the Tripod Mount Adjusting the Revolving Mount You can loosen the orientation lock-knob on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. Detaching First remove the lens from the camera and then remove the tripod mount from the lens as shown below. To attach the tripod mount, reverse the procedure. Loosen the orientation Rotate the tripod mount and Slide off the tripod collar locking knob. align
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11. Filters (Sold separately) 12. Extension Tubes (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 on the front of the lens. II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Camera-to-Subject Circular Polarizing Filter (72mm). Magnification Distance (mm) •To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the Near Far Near Far lens hood. EF12 II 477 293
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13. Extenders (Sold separately) With Extender EF1.4X ll or EF2X ll attached, the lens specifications will change as follows: Item With EF1.4X ll Extender With EF2X ll Extender Focal length (mm) 252 360 1 in stops f/5 – 45 f/7.1 – 64 3 Aperture 1 in stops f/4.5 – 45 f/6.7 – 64 2 Diagonal 9°50’ 6°50’ Angle of view Vertical 5°30’ 3°50’ Horizontal 8°10’ 5°40’ Maximum magnification (×) 1.4 2.0 • First attach the Extender to the lens, then attach the lens to the camera. Detach it from the camera in th
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14. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) Attaching a 500D (72mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. Magnification will be 1.48× – 0.36×. • Close-up Lens 250D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens. • Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing. ENG-13 C OP Y
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Specifications Focal Length & Max. Aperture 180 mm, f/3.5 Lens Construction 14 elements in 12 groups Min. Aperture f/32 Angle of View Diagonal: 13°40’ Vertical: 7°40’ Horizontal: 11°25’ Min. Focusing Distance 0.48 m / 1.6 ft. Max. Magnification 1 × Field of view 24 × 36 mm / 0.9 × 1.4 inch (at 0.48 m) Filter Diameter 72 mm Max. Diameter & Length 82.5 × 186.6 mm / 3.2 × 7.3 inch Weight 1090 g / 38.4 oz Lens Hood ET-78 II Lens Cap E-72U/E-72 II Case LZ1324 • The lens length is measured from the mo
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