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2. Focusing/control ring

The focusing/control ring can be used as either a 

focusing ring or a control ring.

Focusing/control ring

Switching between the focusing ring and control 

ring is performed on the camera.

This can only be used as a focusing ring on 

cameras that do not support switching*.

Please refer to the camera’s instructions for 

details.

* EOS R, RP, Ra, R5, R6

Use as a Focusing Ring

Set the focus mode (AF/MF) on the camera.

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).

 

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 When the AF does not operate after switching the 

focus mode from [MF] to [AF] and when the focus 

mode is not displayed on the camera’s menu, turn 

the focus ring in the direction of [Infinity] until the 

focusing position is within the [AF in-focus range].

•  It is not possible to switch the focus mode to [AF] 

if the focus lens’s focusing position is within the 

[MF-only range], at which the focus can only be 

aligned in the MF mode.

•  Refer to 3. Taking Closeup Shots in the Manual 

Focusing (MF) Mode for further details.

Summary of Contents for RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM

Page 1: ...ENG Instructions...

Page 2: ...ase refer to the camera s instructions for details z z IS stands for Image Stabilizer z z STM stands for Stepping Motor Conventions used in these instructions Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunc...

Page 3: ...ight sources through a lens This may result in loss of sight z z Do not leave a lens in the sun without the lens cap attached The lens may concentrate entering sunlight and cause a malfunction or fire...

Page 4: ...the lens after it has warmed gradually Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one z z In order to optimize aperture control there are occasions in which the aperture bla...

Page 5: ...gainst 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 cau...

Page 6: ...l ring 7 Hood mount 14 Filter mounting thread 15 Zoom ring 12 Lens mount index 6 Zoom position index 12 Contacts 6 Lens mount 6 z z For detailed information reference page numbers are provided in pare...

Page 7: ...er switch to OFF when attaching or detaching the lens z z Attach the lens cap before detaching the lens from the camera z z After detaching the lens place the lens with the rear end up and attach the...

Page 8: ...et 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 z z When the AF does not operate after sw...

Page 9: ...focusing ring focusing control ring is quickly turned z z The lens focusing ring focusing control ring is electronic z z With a camera capable of electronic full time manual focus manual focusing is...

Page 10: ...0 12 m 0 39 ft to less than 0 17 m 0 56 ft is possible only when using the MF mode MF only range z z The AF in focus range and MF in focus range will differ in accordance with the focal length z z Ref...

Page 11: ...de to AF when the focusing position is in the MF only range In order to switch to AF turn the focusing ring in the direction of Infinity until the focusing position enters the AF in focus range 1 A fu...

Page 12: ...es the current focusing position The range of the white line shown in 2 indicates the range of focusing positions that can be used for shooting The range shown in 3 is the MF only range within which t...

Page 13: ...ed z z The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other transportation z z If using a camera that allows you to change the shutter mode setting El...

Page 14: ...s where fast shutter speed settings cannot be used z z Panning shots of vehicles trains etc It compensates for vertical camera shake during panning shots in a horizontal direction and compensates for...

Page 15: ...ntil the red dot on the lens is aligned with the stop position mark on the hood and the hood is firmly attached Detaching the Hood Rotate the hood in the direction of the arrow until the hood attachme...

Page 16: ...ENG 15 7 Filters Sold separately You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens z z Only one filter may be attached...

Page 17: ...ox 118 x 76 mm Approx 5 12 x 2 99 in Approx 64 x 42 mm Approx 2 21 x 1 65 in Approx 51 x 34 mm Approx 2 01 x 1 34 in Approx 72 x 48mm Approx 2 83 x 1 89 in MF Mode Focal Length 18 mm 35 mm 50 mm 150 m...

Page 18: ...and dust cap z z The maximum diameter length and weight listed are for the lens itself only z z Close up Lens 250D 500D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens z z You cannot us...

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