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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM manual

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    Instructions ENG EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM C OP Y[...]

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    ENG-1 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon’s EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is a high- performance standard zoom lens, for use with EOS cameras.  “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. Features 1. Use of super UD lens elements, UD lens elements, and two types of aspherical lens elements giving superior denition. 2. Using a uorine coa[...]

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    ENG-2 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions  Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous.  Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached.[...]

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    ENG-3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Do not make any changes or modications to the equipment unless ot[...]

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    ENG-4 Nomenclature  For de tailed info rmati on, refe rence pag e number s are provi ded in pare nthes es ( → **). Distance scale ( → 8) Focus mode switch ( → 6) Hood mount ( → 9) Lens mount index ( → 5) Contacts ( → 5) Rubber ring ( → 5) Zoom ring ( → 6) Filter Mounting Thread ( → 10) Focusing ring ( → 6) Zoom ring lock leve[...]

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    ENG-5 1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced dust- and water-resistance. The rubber ring may cause slight abrasions around the camera’s lens mount, but this will not cause any problems. If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is [...]

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    ENG-6 2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Zooming After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual focus) T o shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF . T o shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the focus mode switch to MF , and focus by turni[...]

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    ENG-7 4. Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can be xed 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. 2 Slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow .  T o release the zoom ring, slide the zoom ring lock lever in the di[...]

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    ENG-8 5. Innity Compensation Mark For accurate focusing in MF on subjects at innity distance, look through the viewnder while rotating the focusing ring. T o compensate for shifting of the innity focus point that results from changes in temperature. The innity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of [...]

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    ENG-9 6. Hood ●Attaching T o attach the hood, align the hood’s attachment position mark with the red dot on the front of the lens, then turn the hood as shown by the arrow until the lens’ red dot is aligned with the hood’s stop position mark. ●Removing T o remove the hood, hold down the button on the side and turn the hood in the directio[...]

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    ENG-10 8. Extension T ubes (Sold Separately) 7. Filters (sold separately) Y ou can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnied shots. The shooting distance and magnication are shown below . MF mode is recommended for accurate focusing. Focusing Distance Range (mm) Magnication (×) Close distance Long distance Close distance Long d[...]

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    ENG-1 1 Specications  The lens leng th is measu red from the mou nt surfa ce to the fron t end of the lens . Add 21.5 mm when inc luding the len s cap and dus t cap.  The size and wei ght list ed are for the lens only , exce pt as indic ated.  Exten ders cann ot be used wi th this len s. In addit ion, ther e are no clos e-up lens es des[...]

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    CT1-8579-005 0812Ni © CANON INC. 2012 C OP Y[...]