Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM User manual

EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
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Instructions

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
Canon’s EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is a
telephoto lens for use with EOS cameras.
● “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer.
● “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor.
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Conventions used in this instruction
Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction
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Supplementary notes on using the lens and
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Precautions to ensure that the camera is used
safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make
sure all details are observed in order to prevent
risks and injury to the user and other people.
Warning Details pertaining to risks that may
result in death or serious injury.
● Do not look at the sun or a bright light source
through the lens or single-lens reflex 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
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Caution Details pertaining to risks that may
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Caution Details pertaining to risks that may
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● Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a
car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the
lens to malfunction.
Safety Precautions

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Handling Precautions
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General Precautions

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Nomenclature

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See your camera’s instructions for details on
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1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens

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focusing ring.
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the focus mode.
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2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Switching the Focusing
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To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring.
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focusing ring.
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Infrared Index
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manually, then adjust the distance scale indicated by
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7. Image Stabilizer
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8. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
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9. Tripod Mount
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lens.
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10. Hood
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Attachment position mark
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thread on the front of the lens.
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14. Extenders (Sold Separately)
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Item Extender EF1.4x III Extender EF2x III
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Aperture I I
Angle of view
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Focal Length/Aperture PPI
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Minimum Aperture f/32
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Min. Focusing Distance PIW
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