EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a standard zoom lens for EOS cameras* that support EF-S lenses.
Safety Precautions Precautions to ensure that the camera is used safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make sure all details are observed in order to prevent risks and injury to the user and other people. Warning Details pertaining to risks that may result in death or serious injury. ●● Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or single-lens reflex camera. Doing so could result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous.
General Precautions Handling Precautions ●● Make sure that the power zoom control contacts (see p.6) are kept free of soiling, scratches, fingerprints, etc. Failure to observe this may result in faulty contacts or corrosion, which may lead to the power zoom adapter (see p.13) malfunctioning. Clean the contact points with a soft cloth in the event of soiling or fingerprints, etc., adhering.
General Precautions Shooting Precautions This lens uses nano-USM as the drive unit for the focus lens (the lens that aligns the focus). The motor also controls the focus lens during zooming. 1. When the camera is OFF The motor does not operate while the camera is OFF or when the camera is OFF due to the use of the auto power off function. Therefore, users must be aware of the following points. ●● Manual focus adjustments are not possible. ●● During zooming, delayed focus will occur. 2.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Nomenclature Focus mode switch (→ 8) Hood mount (→ 12) Zoom position index (→ 7) Socket for attaching the power zoom adapter [PZ] Filter mounting thread (→ 13) Power zoom control contacts [PZ] Focusing ring (→ 8) Zoom ring (→ 7) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 9) Contacts (→ 7) Image stabilizer switch (→ 10) Lens mount index (→ 7) Zoom gear [PZ] ●● For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
1 Mounting and Detaching the Lens 2 Zooming See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. ●● After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and 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 Setting the Focus Mode ●● Quickly rotating the focusing ring may result in delayed focus. ●● Manual focus adjustments are not possible when the camera is OFF. To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the focusing ring. After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring.
4 Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can be fixed to keep the lens at the shortest point. This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. 1 Rotate the zoom ring to the widest position (18 mm). 2 Slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. ●● To release the zoom ring, slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction opposite to the arrow.
5 Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. This function provides optimal image stabilization depending on shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and following shots). 1 Set the STABILIZER switch to ON. ●● If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to OFF. 2 When you press the shutter button halfway, the Image Stabilizer will start operating.
Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer for this lens is effective for hand-held shots in the following conditions. ON ON OFF ●●In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or 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. OFF ●●When panning subjects in motion. ■ Dynamic IS Function The EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.
6 Hood (sold separately) The EW-73D hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Red dot Stop position mark Button Red dot Attachment position mark ● Attaching Align the red attachment position mark on the hood with the red dot on the front of the lens, and then rotate the hood in the direction of the arrow until it is firmly attached with the red dot and stop position mark on the hood aligned.
7 Filters (sold separately) 9 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 PL-C B (67 mm). ●● Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing filter.
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 POWER ZOOM ADAPTER 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 12 groups, 16 elements f/22-36* Diagonal: 74°20′ - 11°30′, Vertical: 45°30′ - 6 °20′, Horizontal: 64°30′ - 9°30′ 0.39 m/1.28 ft. 0.28x (at 135 mm) Approx. 248 x 372 - 53 x 80 mm/9.76 x 14.65 - 2.09 x 3.15 inch (at 0.39 m/1.28 ft.) 67 mm 77.4 x 96.0 mm/3.05 x 3.
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