Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L MARCO IS USM User manual

EF100mm f/2.8L MACRO IS USM
Instruction
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The Canon EF100mm f/2.8L MACRO IS USM
lens is a macro lens dedicated to Canon EOS
cameras. It is equipped with an Image
Stabilizer and can shoot close-ups up to 1:1
as well as normal shots.
• "IS" stands for Image Stabilizer.
• "USM" stands for Ultrasonic Motor.
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
Conventions used in this instruction
Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction
or damage.
Supplementary notes on using the lens and
taking pictures.
Features
1. The Image Stabilizer provides the effect of
having a shutter speed about four stops faster
during normal shooting.*
This function provides optimal image
stabilization depending on shooting conditions
(such as shooting still subjects and following
shots).
2. And with the vibration gyro and acceleration
sensor, the image stabilization is highly
effective even for close-up shots.
3. UD lens elements for excellent imaging
performance.
4. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for quick and quiet
autofocusing.
5.
Manual focusing is available after the subject comes
into focus in autofocus mode (ONE SHOT AF).
6. A truly round aperture hole results in a nicer
background blur.
7. A Canon macro flash makes it easy to take
close-up pictures with a flash. The inner
focusing mechanism enables AF photography
while the macro flash is attached.
8. Tight seal structure ensures excellent dust-
proof and drip-proof performance.
* Based on [1/focal length] second.
To prevent blur caused by camera shake during normal
shooting, the shutter speed should be the reciprocal of
the current focal length (1/focal length) or faster.
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aSafety Precautions
aSafety 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. This is to prevent the lens from
concentrating the sun’s rays, which could cause a
fire.
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. Then take out the lens after it
has warmed gradually. Do the same when taking
the lens from a warm environment into a cold one.
•Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in
a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can
cause the lens to malfunction.
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 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 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
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Nomenclature
Hood mount (→7)
Filter mounting
thread (→14, 15)
Focusing ring (→5)
Focusing distance range selection switch (→5)
Image stabilizer switch (→10)
Focus mode switch (→5)
Distance scale (→6)
Contacts (→4)
Lens mount index (→4)
Tripod mounting location (→13)
Rubber ring (→4)
For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→**).
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See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.
•After detaching the lens, place the lens with the
rear end up to prevent the lens surface and
electrical 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 it with the dust
cap. To attach it properly, align the lens mount
index and the
K index of the dust cap as shown
in the diagram, and turn clockwise. To remove it,
reverse the order.
1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens
The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced
water- and dust-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 replaceable by a
Canon Service Center at cost.
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To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus
mode switch to AF.
To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus
mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the
focusing ring. The focusing ring always works,
regardless of the focus mode.
2. Setting the Focus
Mode
After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus
manually by pressing the shutter button halfway
and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual
focus)
You can switch the focusing distance range to
one of three settings: FULL (0.3 m/1.0 ft. to
infinity), 0.3 m/1.0 ft. to 0.5 m/1.6 ft., or 0.5 m/1.6
ft. to infinity.
By setting the suitable focusing distance range,
the actual autofocusing time can be shorter.
3. Switching the Focusing
Distance Range
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4. Infinity Compensation Mark
Infinity compensation mark
Distance index
To compensate for shifting 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.
For accurate manual focusing of subjects at
infinity, look through the viewfinder or look at the
magnified image* on the LCD screen while
rotating the focusing ring.
* For cameras with Live View shooting capability.
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5. Hood
The ET-73 hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow,
and dust.
To 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.
The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage.
•Part of the picture may be blocked if the hood is not attached properly.
•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.
•Remove the hood when using the macro flash.
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6. Picture Taking
Normal Photography
The lens can be used as a medium-telephoto
lens for normal photography such as portraits.
Closeup Photography
Close-up photos up to 1x (life-size) magnification
are possible. The minimum focusing distance of
30 cm is the distance from the subject to the
focal plane. The working distance from the front
of the lens to the subject is about 14 cm.
For normal close-up shooting, the higher the
magnification, the faster the shutter speed 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.
For a shooting magnification of 0.5x, this lens
provides the effect of a shutter speed faster by
about three stops. For 1x, it will be about two
stops faster.*
* Depending on shooting conditions.
Since macro shots have a very shallow depth of
field, focus carefully to obtain proper sharpness.
•The magnification refers to the ratio between the
subject’s size and the corresponding image size
on the focal plane. On the distance index, it is
indicated as 1:x.
•To check the depth of field, press the camera's
depth-of-field preview button.
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7. About Exposure
Setting the Exposure
When taking photographs using TTL metering,
no exposure compensation is necessary to meter
the light coming through the lens.
With TTL metering, AE (autoexposure) is
possible at all focusing distances. Just set the
desired picture-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. However, for closeup photography, you
cannot ignore the change in the effective f-
number.
•The correct exposure for a close-up shot largely
depends on the subject. Therefore, try to bracket
the exposure for the same subject.
•Using aperture-priority AE (Av) or Manual (M)
picture-taking modes are recommended for
macro photography as it is easy to adjust depth
of field and exposure in these modes.
Magnification 1 : 5 1 : 3 1 : 2 1 : 1.5 1 : 1
Effective f/No. 3.6 4.1 4.6 5.0 5.9
Exposure Factor + +1 +1 +1 +2
(stops)* + +1 +1 +2
1
2
1
2
2
3
1
3
2
3
*Upper values: 1/3 stops. Lower values: 1/2 stops.
When you use a handheld exposure meter to set
the exposure, you must take into account the
exposure factor shown in the following table.
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8. 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 and following
shots).
The image stabilizer in this lens is
effective for hand-held shots under
the following conditions.
•Close-up shooting.
•In semi-darkened areas such as
indoors or outdoors at night.
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In locations where flash
photography is prohibited, such as
art museums and theater stages.
•In situations where your footing is
uncertain.
•In situations where fast shutter
settings cannot be used.
•When panning subjects in motion.
1Set the STABILIZER
switch to .
•If you are not going to
use the image stabilizer
function, set the switch to
.
2When 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 picture.
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Image Stabilizer
•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 when you are
taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long
exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to ,
the image stabilizer function may introduce errors.
•The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if
you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or
other transportation.
•The Image Stabilizer consumes more power
than normal shooting, so fewer shots can be
taken if you use the function.
•
The image stabilizer operates for about two
seconds even when your finger is off the shutter
button. Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer
is in operation. This will cause a malfunction
.
•With the EOS-1V/HS, 3, ELAN 7E/ELAN
7/30/33, ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN
II/ELAN IIE/50/50E, REBEL 2000/300, IX, and
D30, the Image Stabilizer will not work during
self-timer operation.
•When shooting a still subject, it compensates for
camera shake in all directions.
•It compensates for vertical camera shake during
following shots in a horizontal direction, and
compensates for horizontal camera shake
during following shots in a vertical direction.
•Using a tripod also stabilizes the image.
However, depending on the kind of tripod and
shooting conditions, sometimes it may be better
to turn off the Image Stabilizer function.
•The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held
photography and photography with a monopod.
•The image stabilizer function also operates
when the lens is used with an Extension Tube
EF12 ll or EF25 ll.
•Pictures may look distorted after being taken
depending on the camera, but this doesn't affect
shooting.
•If you set the camera’s Custom Function to
change the assigned button to operate the AF,
the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press
the newly assigned AF button.
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9.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.
The depth of field also becomes very shallow with
close-ups, and moving forward or back even
slightly will throw off the focus.
When 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.
For details, see the camera's instruction manual.
Place both elbows on a steady surface such as a table.
Use your knee to support
an arm holding the
camera.
Lean against a steady
object like a wall.
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10. Using the Tripod Mount (Sold separately)
Adjusting the Revolving Mount
This lens can be used with the D (B) tripod mount ring, sold separately.
You can loosen the orientation lock-knob on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to fit a
particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions.
Detaching
Use the following procedures to remove and attach the tripod mount.
The tripod collar can be attached to or detached from the lens while the lens is attached to the camera.
Depending on the EOS camera model, if a battery pack or vertical grip is attached, the tripod mount may
bump into it. If that is the case, remove the battery pack/vertical grip or the tripod mount.
Turn the locking knob
counterclockwise until it
becomes loose (about 3 turns),
and pull the knob in the direction
of the arrow to release the collar.
With the collar open,
remove the tripod mount.
To install, while pulling the
locking knob, bring the collar
to the original position, and
tighten the locking knob
securely.
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You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread
on the front of the lens.
11. Filters (Sold Separately)
•Filters and the macro flash cannot be used on
this lens at the same time.
•If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon
Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B (67mm).
•To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the
lens hood.
You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25
II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and
magnification are shown below.
12. Extension Tubes (Sold Separately)
Camera-to-Subject Magnification
Distance (mm)
Near Far Near Far
EF12 II 302 1036 1.17×0.12×
EF25 II 307 591 1.37×0.27×
Manual focusing is recommended for accurate
focusing.
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13. Macro Flash (Sold Separately)
The Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or the
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX enables fully automatic
macro flash photography up to 1x magnification
in E-TTL autoflash mode.
Install the Macro Lite Adapter 67 (sold
separately) on the filter mounting thread on the
front of the lens for macro flash photography.
•For information on operating the Canon Macro
Ring Lite MR-14EX or the Macro Twin Lite MT-
24EX, refer to the individual instruction booklets.
•Using aperture-priority AE (Av) or Manual (M) is
recommended.
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Specifications
Focal Length/Aperture 100 mm f/2.8
Lens Construction 12 groups, 15 elements
Minimum Aperture f/32
Angle of View Diagonal: 24° Vertical: 14° Horizontal: 20°
Min. Focusing Distance 0.3 m/1.0 ft.
Max. Magnification 1 ×
Field of View 24 ×36 mm/0.9 ×1.4 in. (at 0.3 m)
Filter Diameter 67 mm
Max. Diameter and Length 77.7 ×123 mm/3.1 ×4.8 in.
Weight 625 g/22.0 oz.
Hood ET-73
Lens Cap E-67U
Case LP1219
Tripod Collar Ring-type tripod mounting socket D (B) (Sold separately)
•The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the lens. Add 21.5 mm when including the
lens cap and dust cap.
•The size and weight listed are for the lens only, except as indicated.
•The EF1.4X II/EF2X II extenders cannot be used with this lens. There are no compatible close-up lenses.
•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.
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