Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Instructions Manual
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Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 EF24-70mm f/4L IS USM Instructions...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon’s EF24-70mm f/4L IS USM is a high- 4. Setting the zoom ring to macro allows for macro performance standard zoom lens, for use with shooting up to a magnification of 0.7x. EOS cameras. The lens is installed with an Image 5.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Handling Cautions If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a ● ● Do not look at the sun or a bright light source ● ● warm one, condensation may develop on the lens through the lens or camera.
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 003. device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5 Nomenclature Focus mode switch (→ 6) Distance scale (→ 12) Hood mount (→ 17) Zoom ring (→ 6) Rubber ring (→ 5) Zoom ring lock lever (also serves as a Filter Mounting Thread macro switch) (→ 18) (→ 7, 8) Contacts (→...

  • Page 6: Mounting And Detaching The Lens

    If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost. After detaching the lens, place the lens with ●...

  • Page 7: Setting The Focus Mode

    2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Zooming To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus To zoom, rotate the zoom ring. mode switch to AF. Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Zooming To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the after focusing can affect the focus.
  • Page 8 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 (24 mm).
  • Page 9 5. Setting for Close-up Shooting Setting the zoom ring to macro allows for close-up shooting. Slide the macro switch (zoom Rotate the zoom ring past the Release the macro switch. ring lock lever) to MACRO. telephoto end (70 mm) into Keep your finger on the lever the macro range indicated by so that it does not slide back...
  • Page 10 6. Close-up Shooting The yellow line on the distance scale indicates the range in which image degradation is minimal during close-up shooting.* The following procedure shows how to focus within the range indicated by the yellow line in order to capture photos with high definition. * However, maximum magnification is 0.5x when shooting within the range indicated by the yellow line on the distance scale.
  • Page 11 Close-up Shooting Please focus carefully since the depth of field The magnification of this lens is determined by ● ● ● ● with close-ups is shallow. the combination of the following three factors: The focusing ring distance scale is designed to the focusing ring position, zoom ring position, ●...
  • Page 12 7. Exposure during Close-up Shooting Setting the Exposure When you use a handheld exposure meter to set the exposure, you must take into account the When taking photographs using TTL metering, exposure factor shown in the following table. no exposure compensation is necessary to meter the light coming through the lens.

  • Page 13: Infinity Compensation Mark

    8. Infinity Compensation 9. Infrared Index Mark Infinity compensation mark The infrared index corrects the focus setting Distance index when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on the subject manually, then adjust the distance To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus setting by moving the focusing ring to the point that results from changes in temperature.

  • Page 14: Image Stabilizer

    10. 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, following shots, and close-up shooting). The image stabilizer in this lens is Set the STABILIZER When you press the effective for hand-held shots under the...
  • Page 15 Image Stabilizer When shooting a still subject, it compensates for The shorter the subject distance from the ● ● ● ● camera shake in all directions. camera, the lesser the Image Stabilizer effect It compensates for vertical camera shake during will be.
  • Page 16 11. Image Stabilization during Close-up Shooting For normal close-up shooting, the higher the The magnification refers to the ratio between the magnification, the faster the shutter speed must subject’s size and the corresponding image size on be to prevent blur caused by camera shake. the focal plane.

  • Page 17: Taking Hand-Held Close-Ups

    12. Taking Hand-held Close-ups Close-up shots are more prone to be affected by camera shake than with normal shooting. The Image Stabilizer’s corrective effect is therefore less during close-ups than during normal shooting even with the same degree of camera shake.
  • Page 18 13. Hood The EW-83L hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Button ●Attaching ●Removing To attach the hood, align the hood’s attachment To remove the hood, hold down the button on position mark with the red dot on the front of the the side and turn the hood in the direction of the lens, then turn the hood as shown by the arrow...

  • Page 19: Extension Tubes

    You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 thread on the front of the lens. II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon ● ● Focusing Distance Range (mm) Magnification (×)

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Extenders cannot be used with this lens. ● ● Aperture settings are specified on the camera. ● ● All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. ● ● Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. ● ●...
  • Page 21 CT1-8585-001 1012Ni © CANON INC. 2012...

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