Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Instructions Manual

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Page 1 EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Instructions...
Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Camera Firmware is a telephoto zoom lens, for use with EOS When using this lens, please check the Canon website cameras. ● ● for the latest camera firmware. If the camera’s firmware is not the latest version, be sure to update to the latest “IS”...
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Precautions to ensure that the camera is used Details pertaining to risks that may Caution safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make result in injury. sure all details are observed in order to prevent Do not leave the camera in locations subject to ●...
Page 4: General Precautions
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.
Page 5 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.
Page 6 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 ●...
Page 7 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) 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.
Page 8 Nomenclature Zoom ring (→ 8) Zoom position index (→ 8) Display mode select Hood mount (→ 19) button (→ 13) Lens information display (→ 13) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 10) Filter mounting thread (→ 20) Contacts (→ 8) Focusing ring (→ 9) Focus mode switch (→...
Page 9: Mounting And Detaching The Lens
1. Mounting and 2. Zooming Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. ● ● After detaching the lens, place the lens with ●...
Page 10: Setting The Focus Mode
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.
Page 11 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. Rotate the zoom ring to the Slide the zoom ring lock widest position (70 mm).
Page 12: Image Stabilizer
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). <ON> <OFF> The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held Set the STABILIZER switch to <ON>.
Page 13 Image Stabilizer Using a tripod also stabilizes the image. The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a ● ● ● ● However, depending on the kind of tripod and blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. shooting conditions, sometimes it may be better Set the STABILIZER switch to <OFF>...
Page 14: Lens Information Display
6. Lens Information Display The lens information display allows the user ■ Lens information display control to select either “Focus distance,” “Focal length indicator,” or “Shake amount” for the display setting when the camera is turned <ON>. (1) Focusing distance display mode Display mode select button Lens information display Holding down the display mode select button...
Page 15 Lens Information Display ■ Display mode selection ■ Display modes (1) Focusing distance display mode 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).
Page 16 Lens Information Display This mode is used to display the amount of The focusing distance display and focal length ● ● vertical and horizontal shake the camera and display are only to serve as guides. lens are experiencing. When using the lens with a 35 mm full-format ●...
Page 17 Lens Information Display ■ Information display method according to 2. When the lens is used with a digital single- camera type lens reflex camera, display is switched to continuous display when the following When the lens information display is set to display operations are performed.
Page 18 Lens Information Display 3. When the lens is used with a mirrorless Depending on the camera used, information may not be ● ● camera (EOS M series cameras)*, information displayed even when pressing the display mode select button when the camera is OFF as a result of being set is displayed as indicated by the two camera to Auto Power OFF.
Page 19: Depth-Of-Field Scale
7. Infinity Compensation Mark 8. Depth-of-Field Scale See “6. Lens Information Display” and switch See “6. Lens Information Display” and switch the display mode to “Focusing distance display the display mode to “Focusing distance display mode.” mode.” Infinity compensation mark Distance index The depth of field is the distance in front of and behind the plane of focus on the subject that...
Page 20 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 ● Removing Red dot Keep your finger pressed down on the button Attachment position mark located on the side of the hood, and then rotate the hood in the direction of the arrow until the...
Page 21: Filter Mounting Thread
II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. Only one filter may be attached. ● ● If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon ● ● Focusing Distance Range (mm) Magnification (×) Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B (67 mm).
Page 22: Additional Information
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.
Page 23: Specifications
Aperture settings are specified on the camera. The camera automatically compensates for variations ● ● in the aperture setting when the camera is zoomed in or out. All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. ● ● Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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