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Specifications

EF500mm f/4L IS USM

EF600mm f/4L IS USM

Image Size

36 mm

Focal Length/Aperture

500 mm f/4

600 mm f/4

Lens Construction

13 groups, 17 elements

Minimum Aperture

f/32

Angle of View

Diagonal: 5°

Diagonal: 4° 10’

Vertical: 2° 45’

Vertical: 2° 20’

Horizontal: 4°

Horizontal: 3° 30’

Min. Focusing Distance

4.5 m/14.8 ft.

5.5 m/18.0 ft.

Max. Magnification

0.12

Field of View

Approx. 197

297 mm/

Approx. 204

306 mm/

7.8

11.7 inch (at 4.5 m/14.8 ft.)

8.0

12.1 inch (at 5.5 m/18.0 ft.)

Filter

Any 52-series drop-in filter

Max. Diameter and Length

146

387 mm/5.8

15.2 inch

168

456 mm/6.6

18.0 inch

Weight

3870 g/136.5 oz

5360 g/189.0 oz

Hood

ET-138

ET-160

Lens Cap

E-163

E-185

Case

Lens case 500

Lens case 600

Summary of Contents for EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Page 1: ...EF300mm F2 8L IS USM EF400mm F2 8L IS USM EF500mm F4L IS USM EF600mm F4L IS USM Instructions ...

Page 2: ...00mm f 2 8L IS USM EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM EF500mm f 4L IS USM and EF600mm f 4L IS USM are high performance super telephoto lenses for use with EOS cameras They are equipped with an image stabilizer effective for hand held shooting at slow shutter speeds IS stands for Image Stabilizer USM stands for Ultrasonic Motor a Handling Cautions If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one con...

Page 3: ...uding 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 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules The...

Page 4: ...r 16 Image stabilizer mode selector switch 10 Focus preset switch 8 Focusing range selection switch 5 Tripod mount 14 Focus preset button 8 Image stabilizer switch 10 Rubber ring 4 AF stop button 6 Hood mount 15 Focus recall ring 9 Focusing ring 5 The illustrations used in the explanations in this manual show the EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM but the EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM the EF500mm f 4L IS USM and the E...

Page 5: ... 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 it with the dust cap To attach it properly align the lens mount index and the index of the dust cap as shown in the diagram and turn clockwise To remove it reverse the order The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced water and dust resistance The rubber ring ma...

Page 6: ...range can be selected by this switch to suit the shooting situation This can reduce the time needed for autofocusing 2 5m AF MF 2 5m 6 4m 6 4m Lens Ranges 2 5 m 8 2 ft EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM 2 5 m 8 2 ft 6 4 m 21 0 ft 6 4 m 21 0 ft 3 m 9 8 ft EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM 3 m 9 8 ft 10 m 32 8 ft 10 m 32 8 ft 4 5 m 14 8 ft EF500mm f 4L IS USM 4 5 m 14 8 ft 10 m 32 8 ft 10 m 32 8 ft 5 5 m 18 0 ft EF600mm f 4...

Page 7: ...cted focusing range autofocusing may stop when it reaches the range boundary This is not a fault If it happens press the shutter button halfway down again 4 AF Stop Button During autofocus operation you can press the AF stop button to temporarily pause autofocus If the shutter button is still pressed halfway when the AF stop button is released autofocusing will continue as before The AF stop funct...

Page 8: ...esume autofocusing release the shutter button and then press it halfway down again When sport mode is selected on the EOS A2 A2E 5 or EOS10S 10 autofocus will not work when the AF stop button is released Release the shutter button and press it halfway down again to resume autofocus 5 Focusing Ring The focusing ring always works regardless of the focus mode After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode fo...

Page 9: ...in both AF and MF focus modes Storing a Focus Position Press the focus preset button The focusing position is now stored in the memory If the focus preset switch is set to the electronic tone pip will sound Press the shutter button halfway and set the focus to the position you want to store in the lens s memory Set the focus preset switch to or STABILIZER SET MODE FOCUS PRESET 1 2 STABILIZER SET M...

Page 10: ...not going to use the focus preset set the focus preset switch to Rotate the focus recall ring right or left and then press the shutter button fully to take the picture The focus is set to the preset position If the focus preset switch is set to the camera emits two short beeps when it has focussed Recalling a focus Position In the following situations the distance scale may move slightly left or r...

Page 11: ...ode Set the image stabilizer switch to on If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function set the switch to off Select the stabilizer mode Select MODE 1 for standard photography MODE 1 corrects all vibrations no matter whether the camera is being held horizontally vertically or at an angle To pan a moving subject select MODE 2 MODE 2 corrects vibrations and shaking only in the direction ...

Page 12: ...and theater stages e In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used r In situations where your footing is uncertain q When panning subjects in motion w When following subjects that are moving erratically We recommend MODE 1 for all other situations MODE 1 MODE 2 OFF ON OFF ON The image stabilizer is particularly effective for hand held shots in the following conditions ...

Page 13: ...ng pictures from a moving object such as a vehicle in MODE 1 Taking pictures other than panning shots in MODE 2 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer function operates normally with EOS cameras launched since the fall of 1993 EOS REBEL XS 500 EOS 1N DP HS RS EOS ELAN IIE 50E EOS REBEL G 500 N EOS 5000 888 EOS IX EOS IX Lite IX 7 and EOS 3 when the extender EF2 II is used in conju...

Page 14: ...fting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer 32 32 ft m 70 20 30 10 The numbers on each side of the focusing distance indicator show the depth of field if the aperture is set t...

Page 15: ...od Once you have set the camera to the desired position tighten the lock knob firmly Detaching the Tripod Mount EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM only First remove the lens from the camera and then remove the tripod mount from the lens as shown below To attach the tripod mount reverse the procedure Align the red mark on the tripod mount with the lens mount index Rotate the tripod mount to align the red marks ...

Page 16: ... hood mount and tighten the lock knob to fix it in place Use the same procedure in reverse to remove the hood 12 Case When putting the lens into its case reverse the lens hood slip it over the lens and attach the lens cap Then position the tripod mount straight upwards and lay the lens into the case so that it fits snugly into the compartment When carrying the lens fasten the black straps inside t...

Page 17: ...ilter push the filter holder straight down into the slot until it clicks into place The filter holder can be installed facing either forwards or backwards Trim the gelatin filter as shown in the figure above Lift up the holder s retaining plate Mount the gelatin filter in the holder Return the retaining plate to its closed position Fitting the Gelatin Filter The Drop In Screw Type Filter Holder 52...

Page 18: ... EF1 4 II EF2 II 420 600 f 4 45 f 5 6 64 6 10 4 10 3 20 2 20 5 3 30 0 19 0 28 EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM EF1 4 II EF2 II 560 800 f 4 45 f 5 6 64 4 25 3 5 2 25 1 40 3 40 2 35 0 22 0 31 Focal length mm Aperture Diagonal Angle of view Vertical Horizontal Max magnification EF500mm f 4L IS USM EF1 4 II EF2 II 700 1000 f 5 6 45 f 8 64 3 30 2 30 2 1 20 3 2 0 17 0 25 EF600mm f 4L IS USM EF1 4 II EF2 II 840 120...

Page 19: ...ely The tables below show the photographic range and magnification when each lens is used with an EF12 II or EF25 II extension tube Photographic range mm Magnification Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM EF12 II 2016 7561 0 18 0 04 EF25 II 1687 3731 0 24 0 09 EF400mm f 2 8L IS USM EF12 II 2602 13633 0 19 0 03 EF25 II 2314 6974 0 23 0 06 EF500mm f 4L IS U...

Page 20: ...inch at 3 m 9 8 ft Filter Any 52 series drop in filter Max Diameter and Length 128 252 mm 5 0 9 9 inch 163 349 mm 6 4 13 7 inch Weight 2550 g 90 0 oz 5370 g 189 4 oz Hood ET 120 ET 155 Lens Cap E 145 E 180C Case Lens case 300 Lens case 400 Without removable tripod mount 2690 g 94 9 oz including tripod mount The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the lens Add 26 5 mm...

Page 21: ...al 2 45 Vertical 2 20 Horizontal 4 Horizontal 3 30 Min Focusing Distance 4 5 m 14 8 ft 5 5 m 18 0 ft Max Magnification 0 12 0 12 Field of View Approx 197 297 mm Approx 204 306 mm 7 8 11 7 inch at 4 5 m 14 8 ft 8 0 12 1 inch at 5 5 m 18 0 ft Filter Any 52 series drop in filter Max Diameter and Length 146 387 mm 5 8 15 2 inch 168 456 mm 6 6 18 0 inch Weight 3870 g 136 5 oz 5360 g 189 0 oz Hood ET 13...

Page 22: ...CT1 7524 008 CANON INC 2006 2006 9 1 ...

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