EF70-300mm f/4-5.
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM is a telephoto zoom lens, for use with EOS cameras. ●● “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. ●● “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. Camera Firmware ●● When using this lens, please check the Canon website for the latest camera firmware. If the camera’s firmware is not the latest version, be sure to update to the latest firmware. ●● For details on updating 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. ●● 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 ●● 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. Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one.
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.
General Precautions When using the lens with film single-lens reflex camera ●● The drive speed of the focus lens will be slower than when the lens is used with a digital camera. ●● Images will appear out of focus while the camera’s internal flash is charging or when zooming during exposure for still images. ●● Even when the camera in , images may appear out of focus when zooming. If this occurs, press the shutter button halfway while zooming.
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 Zoom ring (→ 8) Zoom position index (→ 8) Display mode select button (→ 13) Hood mount (→ 19) Lens information display (→ 13) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 10) Filter mounting thread (→ 20) Contacts (→ 8) Focusing ring (→ 9) Focus mode switch (→ 9) Image stabilizer switch (→ 11) Lens mount index (→ 8) ●● For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
1. M ounting 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 After autofocusing in the AF mode or AF operation in the ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring (Full-time manual focus). 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. ●● Quickly rotating the focusing ring may result in delayed focus.
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 (70 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 . ●● If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to . 2 When you press the shutter button halfway, the Image Stabilizer will start operating.
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 may not be fully effective if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other transportation.
6. Lens Information Display The lens information display allows the user to select either “Focus distance,” “Focal length indicator,” or “Shake amount” for the display setting when the camera is turned .
Lens Information Display ■ Display mode selection You can switch from one display mode to another when the display in ON by pressing the display mode select button for a short duration (less than 1 second). Focusing distance display mode Focal length display mode Camera shake amount display mode ●● The last display mode setting is remembered even when the camera is turned . ●● A black-white reversed display is obtained by pressing the display mode select button between 1 and 2 seconds.
Lens Information Display ●● The focusing distance display and focal length display are only to serve as guides. ●● When using the lens with a 35 mm full-format camera and there is a difference between the information displayed on the lens information screen and the zoom ring indication, please follow the zoom ring indication. ●● 35 mm format conversion is not possible in the following cases: •• When using the lens with either a EOS 5DS or 5DS R camera which is set to 1.3x or 1.6x crop shooting.
Lens Information Display ■ Information display method according to camera type When the lens information display is set to display information (p. 13), display conditions differ according to the type of camera (1 to 3 below) used. 1. When the lens is used with either a film single-lens reflex camera or digital single-lens reflex camera, the following operations will be indicated on the lens information display for a period of approximately 10 seconds.
Lens Information Display 3. When the lens is used with a mirrorless camera (EOS M series cameras)*, information is displayed as indicated by the two camera model based categories below. * Mount Adapter EF-EOS M required. 3-1: EOS M10, M3 Information is continuously displayed when the camera is turned 3-2: EOS M2, M ●●Movie shooting: Information is continuously displayed when the camera is turned .
7. Infinity Compensation Mark See “6. Lens Information Display” and switch the display mode to “Focusing distance display mode.” 8. Depth-of-Field Scale See “6. Lens Information Display” and switch the display mode to “Focusing distance display mode.” Infinity compensation mark Distance index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature, there is a margin at the infinity (∞) position.
9. Hood (sold separately) The ET-74B 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.
10. F ilters (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 PL-C B (67 mm). ●● Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing filter. 11. E xtension Tubes (sold separately) You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below.
Additional Information ■ 35 mm equivalent focal length image When the lens is used with an APS-H or APS-C format camera, images are displayed at 1.3x or 1.6x respectively. For example, when the lens is used with an APS-H format camera, an image with a focal length of 70 mm appears as if its focal length is 91 mm, and an image with a focal length of 300 mm appears as if its focal length is 390 mm.
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Lens Construction 12 groups, 17 elements Minimum Aperture f/32-45 Angle of View Diagonal: 34° - 8°15′, Vertical: 19°30′ - 4 °35′, Horizontal: 29° - 6°50′ Min. Focusing Distance 1.2 m/3.94 ft. Max. Magnification 0.25x (at 300 mm) Field of View Approx. 365 x 554 - 97 x 144 mm/14.37 x 21.81 - 3.82 x 5.67 inch (at 1.2 m/3.94 ft.) Filter Diameter 67 mm Max. Diameter and Length 80 x 145.5 mm/3.15 x 5.73 inch Weight Approx. 710 g/25.0 oz.
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