Instructions ENG
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a ultrawide zoom lens for use with EOS R series cameras. z “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. z “STM” stands for Stepping Motor. Conventions used in these instructions Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures. Camera Firmware and Camera Applications Please use the latest versions of firmware and applications with the camera in use.
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. z Do not look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through a lens. This may result in loss of sight. z Do not leave a lens in the sun without the lens cap attached.
General Precautions Handling Precautions z Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the product to malfunction. z 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/control selector switch (→ 7) Focusing/ Control ring (→ 7) Hood mount (→ 15) Zoom position index (→ 12) Filter mounting thread (→ 16) Zoom ring (→ 12) Image stabilizer switch (→ 13) Lens mount index (→ 6) Contacts (→ 6) Lens mount (→ 6) z 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. z Set the camera’s power switch to OFF when attaching or detaching the lens. z Attach the lens cap before detaching the lens from the camera. z After 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. Focusing/control ring The focusing/control ring can be used as either a focusing ring or a control ring. Focusing/control ring Focusing/control selector switch Use as a Focusing Ring Set the focusing/control selector switch to FOCUS. Set the focus mode (AF/MF) using the camera settings. To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the camera's focus mode to AF. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the camera's focus mode to MF, and focus by turning the focusing ring (focusing/control ring).
Focusing/control ring Use as a Control Ring Set the focusing/control selector switch to CONTROL. Set the control ring function using the camera’s menu. The control ring can be assigned the functions that are commonly used with cameras, such as shutter speed and aperture settings. Please refer to the camera's instructions for details on how to use the control ring. z The lens’ focusing ring (focusing/control ring) is electronic.
3. Taking Closeup Shots in the Manual Focusing (MF) Mode When using this lens, shots taken with the camera’s manual focusing (MF) mode within a range of less than 20 mm from the wide end make the subject seem closer and larger than with the autofocus (AF) mode. Wide-end Examples: 0.28 m/0.92 ft. AF The focusing distance ranges of the wide end are shown below. • AF in-focus range: 0.28 m/0.92 ft. to ∞ • MF in-focus range: 0.128 m/0.42 ft. to ∞ AF Focusing within a range of 0.128 m / 0.42 ft.
Taking Closeup Shots in the Manual Focusing (MF) Mode Take the following steps for shooting in the [MF-only range]. 1 Set the focusing/control selector switch to FOCUS. 2 Set the focusing mode on the camera to [MF]. 3 Set the focal length to a wider setting than 20mm with the zoom ring. 4 Turn the focusing ring in the short-range direction to move the focusing position from [AF in-focus range] to [MF-only range].
Taking Closeup Shots in the Manual Focusing (MF) Mode It is possible to check the focusing position with the use of the camera’s focusing distance display function*3. Wide-angle focusing distance display (image) ③ ④ ② Camera monitor display (image) ① Telephoto focusing distance display (image) ②④ ① The illustrations on the left above are enlarged images of the camera’s focusing distance display areas*4.
4. Zooming To zoom, turn the lens' zoom ring. z Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. z Blurring may temporarily occur if the zoom ring is quickly turned. z Please be careful not to let your fingers get caught in between the lens' front and the focusing/ control ring when zooming.
5. Image Stabilizer Set the image stabilizer switch to ON when you want to use the Image Stabilizer. z This function provides image stabilization appropriate for shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and panning shots). z The Image Stabilizer will work in combination with cameras with in-body Image Stabilizer. z Set the image stabilizer switch to OFF when you are not going to use the Image Stabilizer.
Image Stabilizer The Image Stabilizer for this lens is suited to hand-held shots in the following conditions. z In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. z In locations where the flash cannot be used, such as art museums and theater stages. z In situations where your footing is uncertain. z In situations where fast shutter speed settings cannot be used. z Panning shots of vehicles, trains, etc.
6. Hood (Sold separately) The custom lens hood reduces unwanted light that causes flare and ghosting and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust.
7. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter (Φ67) mounting thread on the front of the lens. z Only one filter may be attached.
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Maximum Aperture Minimum Aperture Angle of View AF Mode Focal Length Min. Focusing Distance Magnification Field of View (Approx.) MF Mode Focal Length Min. Focusing Distance Magnification 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 11 groups, 13 elements f/4.5-6.3 (1/3 stops), f/4.5-6.7 (1/2 stops) f/22-32 Horizontal: 100°25'-61°55', Vertical: 77°20'-43°35', Diagonal: 110°30'-71°35' 15 mm 0.28 m/0.92 ft. 0.09x 423 x 282mm/ 16.65 x 11.10 in. 20 mm 0.28 m/0.92 ft. 0.
Specifications z The lens length is measured from the lens mount surface to the front end of the lens. Add 24.2 mm/0.95 in. when including the lens cap and dust cap. z The maximum diameter, length and weight listed are for the lens itself only. z Close-up Lens 250D/500D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens. z You cannot use extenders. z Multiple exposure shooting is not possible when using this lens on certain cameras*.
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