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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF600mm F11 IS STM and RF800mm F11 IS STM are super-telephoto lenses for use with EOS R series cameras. zz“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. zz“STM” stands for Stepping Motor. Camera Firmware Please use the latest version of firmware with the camera in use. For details on whether the firmware is the latest version or not, and for details on updating the firmware, please check the Canon website.
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. zz Do not look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through a lens. This may result in loss of sight. zz Do not point the lens or camera at the sun or photograph it.
General Precautions Handling Precautions zz Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the product to malfunction. zz If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts. To prevent condensation in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking it from a cold to warm environment. Then take out the lens after it has warmed gradually.
General Precautions Shooting Precautions The aperture setting is fixed at f/11 on this lens, and cannot be adjusted. Adjust exposure using the shutter speed and ISO speed. zz Be aware of the following when selecting a shooting mode. • If [P] mode is selected, shutter speed is adjusted while the aperture setting remains fixed at f/11, and so actually it is the same as if selecting [Av] mode. • If [Av] mode is selected, the aperture setting cannot be adjusted.
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 Hood mount (→ 12) Focus mode switch (→ 9) Focusing distance range selector switch (→ 10) Lock ring (→ 8) Filter mounting thread (→ 14) Control ring (→ 10) Focusing ring(→ 9) Image stabilizer switch (→ 11) Tripod mount (→ 14) Lens mount index (→ 7) Contacts (→ 7) Lens mount (→ 7) zz The illustrations used in the explanations in this manual show the RF600mm F11 IS STM, but the RF800mm F11 IS STM is used in the same way.
1. Attaching and Detaching the Lens Lens mount index Lens release button Dust cap Attaching the Lens Align the lens mount indexes of the lens and camera, and turn the lens clockwise until you hear a click. zzSet the camera’s power switch to OFF when attaching or detaching the lens. zzAttach the lens cap before detaching the lens from the camera. zzAfter detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up and attach the dust cap to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched.
2. Preparing to Shoot (Extending/Retracting the Lens) Before shooting, extend the lens barrel to the shooting position and lock it as follows. You cannot shoot while the lens is retracted. Turn the lock ring toward “UNLOCK” all the way until you hear a click. zz The lock ring clicks when you turn it all the way in either direction. Extend the lens barrel frontward. With the lens barrel extended, turn the lock ring toward “LOCK” all the way until you hear a click. ● The lens barrel is locked.
3. Setting the Focus Mode Focus mode switch Focusing ring 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. zzBe sure to update the camera’s firmware so it is compatible with this lens. zzThe range-finding area with the camera* after updating the firmware is an area of the image plane of approx. 40% horizontal x approx. 60% vertical.
4. Setting the Focusing Distance Range 5. Control Ring The control ring can be assigned the functions that are commonly used with cameras, such as shutter speed and ISO speed. Focusing distance range selector switch You can set the focusing distance range with a switch. By setting a suitable focusing distance range, the actual autofocusing time will be shorter. Focusing distance range Lens RF600mm F11 IS STM RF800mm F11 IS STM Range Full (4.
6. Image Stabilizer This function provides image stabilization appropriate for shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and panning shots). Set the image stabilizer switch to ON when you want to use the Image Stabilizer. zz Set the image stabilizer switch to OFF when you are not going to use the Image Stabilizer. zzThe Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
7. Hood (Sold Separately) The custom lens hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Attachment position mark Red dot Button Red dot Attachment position mark Red dot Stop position mark ●Attaching the Hood Align the red attachment position mark on the hood with the red dot on the front of the lens, and then turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until you hear a click.
8. Extenders (Sold Separately) Use an extender RF1.4× or RF2× to shoot a larger image of a subject. Lens specifications when using an extender are as follows. Lens Extender Focal length (mm) Aperture Horizontal Vertical Diagonal Maximum magnification (×) Angle of view RF600mm F11 IS STM RF1.4× RF2× 840 1200 f/16 f/22 2° 30’ 1° 40’ 1° 40’ 1° 10’ 3° 2° 0.19 0.28 RF800mm F11 IS STM RF1.4× RF2× 1120 1600 f/16 f/22 1° 50’ 1° 20’ 1° 10’ 50’ 2° 10’ 1° 30’ 0.19 0.
9. Tripod Mount A tripod or monopod attaches to the tripod mount on the lens. 10. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. zzOnly one filter may be attached. zzIf you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B. zzDetach 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 Length Weight Hood Lens Cap Case RF600mm F11 IS STM 600mm f/11 7 groups, 10 elements f/11 Horizontal: 3° 30’, Vertical: 2° 20’, Diagonal: 4° 10’ 4.5 m/14.76 ft. 0.14× Approx. 254 × 169 mm 82 mm Approx. 93 mm Approx. 199.5 mm (retracted) Approx. 269.5 mm (shooting) Approx. 930 g/32.8 oz.
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