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

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Nomenclature

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 For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (

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Focus mode switch (

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 6)

Distance scale (

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 12)

Zoom ring (

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 6)

Rubber ring

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 5)

Hood mount (

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 17)

Filter Mounting Thread

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 18)

Focusing ring (

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 6)

Image stabilizer switch (

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 13)

Lens mount index (

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 5)

Contacts (

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 5)

Zoom ring lock lever

(also serves as a 

macro switch)

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 7, 8)

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Summary of Contents for EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM

Page 1: ...Instructions ENG EF24 70mm f 4L IS USM COPY ...

Page 2: ...tion gyro and acceleration sensor the image stabilization is highly effective even for close up shots Equipped with a Hybrid IS 3 Use of UD lens elements and two types of aspherical lens elements giving superior definition 4 Setting the zoom ring to macro allows for macro shooting up to a magnification of 0 7x 5 Using a fluorine coating on the foremost and rearmost lens surfaces allows adhered dir...

Page 3: ...uction Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures Handling Cautions 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 Th...

Page 4: ...asonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful in...

Page 5: ...s are provided in parentheses Focus mode switch 6 Distance scale 12 Zoom ring 6 Rubber ring 5 Hood mount 17 Filter Mounting Thread 18 Focusing ring 6 Image stabilizer switch 13 Lens mount index 5 Contacts 5 Zoom ring lock lever also serves as a macro switch 7 8 COPY ...

Page 6: ...at cost 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 If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on them clean them with a soft cloth If you remove the lens cover...

Page 7: ...ull time manual focus To shoot in autofocus AF mode set the focus mode switch to AF To shoot in manual focus MF mode set the focus mode switch to MF and focus by turning the focusing ring The focusing ring always works regardless of the focus mode To zoom rotate the zoom ring Be sure to finish zooming before focusing Zooming after focusing can affect the focus COPY ...

Page 8: ...amera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending 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 1 Rotate the zoom ring to the widest position 24 mm The zoom ring can only be locked at maximum wide angle COPY ...

Page 9: ...cation refers to the comparison of the size of a subject to the size of its image in the imaging area Setting the zoom ring to the macro range allows for close up shooting minimum focusing distance of 20 cm up to a maximum magnification of 0 7x The focusing distance refers to the distance between the subject and imaging area In addition the distance between the end of the lens and the subject work...

Page 10: ...ser can focus when shooting within the range indicated by the yellow line on the distance scale 3 Press the shutter button halfway and focus using AF or MF before shooting In order to achieve a sharp focus in manual focus MF mode please use the magnified view feature which is found in cameras that offer Live View shooting For information about this feature see the camera s instruction manual In ad...

Page 11: ... one method of many To check depth of field please use the camera s depth of field function For information on taking hand held close ups please refer to page 15 Please focus carefully since the depth of field with close ups is shallow The focusing ring distance scale is designed to display distances during normal shooting As a result it does not display distances during close up shooting When the...

Page 12: ...ure taking mode then check the shutter speed and aperture before taking the picture Magnification and Effective f number The aperture displayed by the camera assumes that the focus is set to infinity The actual aperture effective f number becomes darker effective f number increases at closer focusing distances magnification increases This does not cause exposure problems for normal picture taking ...

Page 13: ...or cameras with Live View shooting capability 9 Infrared Index The infrared index position is based on a wavelength of 800 nm The compensation amount differs depending on the focal length Use the indicated focal length as a guide when setting the compensation amount Be sure to observe the manufacturer s instructions when using infrared film Use a red filter when you take the picture Some EOS camer...

Page 14: ...hotography is prohibited such as art museums and theater stages In situations where your footing is uncertain When panning subjects in motion In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used 2 When you press the shutter button halfway the Image Stabilizer will start operating Make sure the image in the viewfinder is stable then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the ...

Page 15: ...r will operate when you press the newly assigned AF button The shorter the subject distance from the camera the lesser the Image Stabilizer effect will be The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting long exposures If the STABILIZER switch is set to ON the image stabiliz...

Page 16: ...eed must be to prevent blur caused by camera shake Although it depends on the shooting conditions usually the shutter speed must be at least one or two stops faster than normal The EF24 70mm f 4L IS USM is installed with an Image Stabilizer that gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed approximately 3 steps faster when shooting at a magnification of 0 5x and approximately 2 5 steps faster wh...

Page 17: ...en hand holding the camera for close up shooting minimize camera shake and blurred focus with the following techniques Hold the camera firmly As shown on the right hold the camera firmly so it does not move while shooting Use AI Servo AF For close up shots set the camera s AF mode to AI Servo AF Using autofocus is recommended The AI Servo AF mode can minimize blurred focus during close up shooting...

Page 18: ... the hood in the direction of the arrow until the position mark on the hood aligns with the red dot The hood can be reverse mounted on the lens for storage If the hood is not attached properly vignetting darkening of the perimeter of the picture may occur When attaching or detaching the hood grasp the base of the hood to turn it To prevent deformation do not grasp the rim of the hood to turn it Th...

Page 19: ... 0 63 0 50 70mm 258 523 0 44 0 18 EF25 II 24mm Incompatible 70mm 226 332 0 72 0 4 You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens If you need a polarizing filter use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL C B 77 mm To adjust the polarizing filter first remove the lens hood 15 Close up Lenses Sold separately Attaching a 500D 77mm Close up Lens enables close up photogr...

Page 20: ...ubject to change without notice Focal Length Aperture 24 70mm f 4 Lens Construction 12 groups 15 elements Minimum Aperture f 22 Angle of View Diagonal 84 34 Vertical 53 19 30 Horizontal 74 29 Min Focusing Distance 0 38 m 1 25 ft 0 2 m 0 66 ft in the macro range working distance of approx 3 cm 1 18 in Max Magnification 0 21x at 70mm 0 7x in the macro range Field of View Approx 287 x 439 115 x 172 5...

Page 21: ...CT1 8585 001 1012Ni CANON INC 2012 COPY ...

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