EF-S17-55mm f/2.
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens is a large-aperture, high-performance standard zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer. It has been developed for EOS cameras* compatible with EF-S lenses.
a Safety Precautions • Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous. • Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached. This is to prevent the lens from concentrating the sun’s rays, which could cause a fire.
Nomenclature Zoom position index (→ 5) Hood mount (→ 9) Focusing ring (→ 4) Distance scale (→ 5) Filter mounting thread (→ 8) C Y P O 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 (→ **).
1 2 Mounting and Detaching the Lens Setting the Focus Mode See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. ¡After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched. ¡If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty connections can result. The camera and lens may not operate properly.
3 4 Zooming Infinity Compensation Mark Infinity Compensation Mark Distance index To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect the focus. C To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale.
5 Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. the STABILIZER 1 Set switch to . ¡If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to . Y P O you press the 2 When shutter button halfway, the Image Stabilizer will start operating. C ¡Make sure the image in the viewfinder is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions.
Image Stabilizer ¡The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. ¡Set the STABILIZER switch to when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to , the image stabilizer function may introduce errors. ¡The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in the following cases: • You move the camera for a panned shot. • You shoot while riding on a bumpy road.
6 Filters (Sold Separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. ¡Only one filter may be attached. ¡If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (77mm). ¡To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood. C 7 Extension Tubes (Sold Separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below.
8 Hood (Sold Separately) The EW-83J hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Y P O 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. C ¡Part of the picture may be blocked if the hood is not attached properly.
9 Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) 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.
10 Specifications Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Minimum Aperture Angle of View Min. Focusing Distance Max. Magnification Field of View Filter Diameter Max. Diameter and Length Weight Hood Lens Cap Case 17 – 55 mm f/2.8 12 groups, 19 elements f/22 Diagonal: 78° 30’ – 27° 50’ Vertical: 48° – 15° 40’ Horizontal: 68° 40’ – 23° 20’ 0.35 m/1.2 ft. 0.17 × (at 55 mm) approx. 207 × 310 – 88 × 131 mm/8.1 × 12.2 – 3.5 × 5.2 inch 77 mm 83.5 × 110.6 mm/3.3 × 4.4 inch 645 g/22.
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