Instructions ENG
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM is a macro lens for use with EOS R series cameras. zz“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. zz“USM” stands for Ultrasonic 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 leave a lens in the sun without the lens cap attached.
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.
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 Focusing ring (→ 7) SA control ring (→ 9) Control ring (→ 8) Hood mount (→ 15) SA control ring lock switch (→ 9) Rubber ring (→ 6) Filter mounting thread (→ 18) Tripod mounting location (→ 17) Tripod mount adapter groove (→ 16) Focusing distance range selector switch (→ 7) Focus mode switch (→ 7) Contacts (→ 6) Lens mount (→ 6) Lens mount index (→ 6) Image stabilizer switch (→ 11) zz For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
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. Detaching the Lens Turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the camera’s lens release button. Detach the lens once it has stopped turning. Please refer to the camera’s instructions for details. zzSet the camera’s power switch to OFF when attaching or detaching the lens.
2. Setting the Focus Mode Focusing ring Focus mode switch 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. zzQuickly turning the focusing ring may result in delayed focus. zzThe lens’ focusing ring is electronic. zzWhen AF operation is set to [ONE SHOT], manual focus is possible after autofocusing has been completed by continuing to press the shutter button halfway.
4. Control Ring The control ring can be assigned the functions that are commonly used with cameras, such as shutter speed and aperture settings. Control ring The click action of the control ring allows you to have a sense of how much it is being turned. Please refer to the camera’s instructions for details on how to use the control ring. zzThere are cases in which the sound of control ring operations may be recorded when shooting movies.
5. SA Control Ring The SA control ring can be used to adjust bokeh style (background blur) and get a soft focus effect (where the subject is made to look softer). zzSA stands for Spherical Aberration. Using the SA Control Ring SA control ring 2 Turn the SA control ring from the central position towards either the + or - direction. SA control ring lock switch 1 Slide the SA control ring lock switch in the direction indicated by the arrow.
SA Control Ring zzWhen not using the SA control ring, return it to the central position (where it clicks) then slide the SA control ring lock switch to the LOCK position. zzUsing the SA control ring will change the angle of view and the exposure. So, after using the SA control ring, you will need to adjust your composition. zzThe SA control ring effect will differ depending on what you are shooting (focusing distance, distances between subject and background or foreground, etc.).
6. Image Stabilizer This function provides image stabilization appropriate for shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects, panning shots, and closeup (macro) shooting). 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 shorter the focusing distance is, the less the image stabilizer effect.
Image Stabilizer The Image Stabilizer for this lens is suited to hand-held shots in the following conditions. zz In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. zz In locations where the flash cannot be used, such as art museums and theater stages. zz In situations where your footing is uncertain. zz In situations where fast shutter speed settings cannot be used. zz Panning shots of vehicles, trains, etc.
7. Hand-held Close-up (Macro) Shooting This lens allows users to focus from infinity to a magnification of 1.4x for close-up (macro) shooting. Hold the camera steadily Hold the camera steadily as shown in the illustration on the right when taking hand-held close-ups (macro), and shoot carefully to minimize camera shake and prevent focus blurring. Taking photographs using servo AF It is recommended that the camera AF operation is set to [Servo AF] when taking close-up (macro) shots.
8. Exposure When Taking Close-up (Macro) Shots Setting the Exposure When taking photographs using TTL metering, no exposure compensation is necessary because the light coming through the lens is measured. With TTL metering, photographing with AE (auto exposure) is possible at all focusing distances. Just select the desired picture-taking mode, then check the shutter speed and aperture before taking a picture.
9. Hood The custom lens hood reduces unwanted light that causes flare and ghosting 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.
10. Tripod Mount (Sold separately) This lens can be used with the tripod mount ring E (B) with adapter for the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM lens, sold separately. Attach the lens to the tripod mount adapter before attaching the tripod mount.
Tripod Mount (Sold separately) Attaching the Tripod Mount ④ Collar ⑥ Tripod mount adapter ③ ⑦ ⑦ ① ② Lock knob 1 Open the collar of the tripod mount zzTurn the lock knob counterclockwise until it becomes loose (about 3 turns) (①). zzPull the knob in the direction of the arrow (②) to release the collar (③). ⑤ 2 Attach tripod mount to lens zzWith the collar open, insert the tripod mount onto the adapter and close the collar (④).
Tripod Mount (Sold separately) zzWhen photographing from a tripod attached to the tripod mount, using [Elec. 1st-curtain] or [Electronic] settings is recommended* with cameras with interchangeable shutter mode settings. * When using an EOS R camera, select either [Mode 1] (default factory setting) or [Mode 2] in the [Silent LV shoot.] settings, or select [Enable] in the [Silent shutter] settings.
12. Macro Flash (Sold separately) ■ When the MR-14EX II is in use • Effective Flash Range (Reference) (With the SA control ring in the central position) ISO100 ISO400 32 32 22 22 16 16 11 11 8 8 5.6 5.6 4 4 : 2.8 2.8 0.5 1.0 1.4 Effective flash range Magnification (x) 0.5 1.0 1.4 Focusing 0.38/ 0.28/ 0.26/ 0.38/ 0.28/ 0.26/ (both sides firing) distance (m/ft.) 1.25 0.92 0.86 1.25 0.92 0.86 ← Aperture The Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II or Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT enables macro flash photography up to 1.
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Maximum Aperture Minimum Aperture Angle of View Min. Focusing Distance Max. Magnification Field of View Filter Diameter Max. Diameter and Length Weight Hood Lens Cap Case Tripod Mount 100mm f/2.8 13 groups, 17 elements f/2.8 f/32 Horizontal: 20°, Vertical: 14°, Diagonal: 24° 0.26 m/0.86 ft. 1.4x Approx. 25 x 17 mm/0.98 x 0.67 in. (at 0.26 m/0.86 ft.) 67 mm Approx. 81.5 x 148 mm/3.21 x 5.83 in. Approx. 730 g/25.7 oz.
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