Canon EF135MM F/2L USM User manual

EF135mm F2L USM
EF200mm F2.8L II USM
EF300mm F4L USM
EF400mm F5.6L USM
Instruction
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
Developed for EOS cameras, the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM, EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 300mm
f/4L USM, and EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lenses feature built-in ultrasonic motors.
The USM enables quick and quiet autofocusing. This is especially advantageous for sports
photography when quick focusing is required and for stage performances when quietness is essential.
The "L" designation indicates the use of top-notch lens glass to obtain superior delineation, resolution,
and contrast.
:Safety precautions and warnings to prevent malfunction. : Things to know
aSafety Precautions
1. 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.
2. 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.
aHandling 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.
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Nomenclature
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Hood mount*1Distance scale window
Distance scale
Inframed mark*3
Tripod mount mounting holes*2
Contacts
Distance index
Lens mount index
Focusing mode switch
Focusing distance range switch
Focusing ring
*1) EF135mm f/2L USM・EF200mm f/2.8L II USM
*2,3) EF200mm f/2.8L II USM・EF300mm f/4L USM・EF400mm f/5.6L USM
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Attaching the lens to the
camera
Remove the lens dust cap
by turning it
counterclockwise.
Align the lens mount index
with the red mark on the
camera. Then turn the lens
clockwise until it locks in
place.
•After detaching the lens,
attach the dust cap to the rear
of the lens to prevent the
contacts and lens from getting
scratched.
•If the contacts are dirty,
scratched, or soiled with
fingerprints, etc., corrosion or
a faulty connection or
operation may result.
•If the lens is dirty, it may not
autofocus properly.
1. Attaching and
Detaching the Lens
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3Remove the lens cap by
pressing the clasps.
Detaching the lens
Hold down the lens release
button on the camera and turn
the lens counterclockwise until
it detaches.
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4. Switching the
Focusing Distance
Range
To set the AF mode, set the
focus mode switch to AF. To
disable the autofocus mode and
focus manually, set the focus
mode switch to MF and turn the
focusing ring.
This lens enables manual
focusing even in the autofocus
mode. With the camera set to
the One-Shot AF mode, manual
focusing is possible after the
lens autofocuses (and stops)
while the shutter button is
pressed halfway.
2. Setting the Focus
Mode
3. Manual touch-up
focusing
The focusing distance range
can be selected with the
focusing limiter switch.
•EF 135 mm f/2L USM: 0.9 m -
infinity or 1.6 m - infinity
•EF 200 mm f/2.8L II USM: 1.5 m -
infinity or 3.5 m - infinity
•EF 300 mm f/4L USM: 2.5 m -
infinity or 6 m - infinity
•EF 400 mm f/5.6L USM: 3.5 m -
infinity or 8.5 m - infinity
AF
MF
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The following applies to the EF 135 mm f/2L USM, EF 200 mm
f/2.8L II USM, and EF 400 mm f/5.6L USM lense:
•Before switching the focusing range, turn the focusing ring to select a
focusing distance somewhere within the desired range.
•If you do not set the lens to a focusing distance that is within the
selected 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.
The following applies to the EF 200 mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 300
mm f/4L USM, and EF 400 mm f/5.6L USM lenses:
•If the tripod mount covers the focusing limiter switch, it may be difficult
to operate the switch. In such a case, loosen the tripod mount's lock
nut and turn the camera so that the switch is clear.
The depth of field is the zone of
acceptable focus in front of and
behind the point of optimum
focus.
EOS cameras equipped with
the depth-of-field preview
feature allow you to see this
zone of sharp focus in the
viewfinder. The depth-of-field
scale is an approximate guide.
5. Depth-of-Field
Preview
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The distance scale can be
turned in excess to correct the
point of infinity focus which
shifts depending on the
temperature.
At 20˚C, the point of infinity
focus is achieved when the
7. Infinity Compensation
Mark
8. Infrared Mark
(EF 200 mm f2.8L II USM・
EF 300 mm f4L USM・
EF 400 mm f5.6L USM)
The infrared mark is used when
black-and-white infrared film is
used. After achieving focus,
shift the current distance setting
at the distance index to the
The lens aperture is set with the
camera.
6. Setting the Aperture
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distance scale is aligned with
the top of the letter "L."
To ensure accurate focus, look
through the viewfinder and
check the focus.
infrared mark to compensate for
the focusing difference. Also
use an infrared filter on the
lens.
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•When compensating for the
focusing difference, set the
focus mode switch to MF and
use the focusing ring.
•The position of the infrared
mark is based on a
wavelength of 800 nm. The
proper position of the infrared
mark may differ slightly
depending on the infrared film
used. Taking several shots
and shifting the distance
setting to a slightly different
position each time is
recommended.
•Also read the instructions that
came with the infrared film.
•Infrared film cannot be used
with certain EOS camera
models. Read the camera's
instructions.
The EF 300mm f/4L USM lens and EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens
come with a tripod mount. When the camera is attached with either
lens and it is to be mounted on a tripod, use the lens' tripod mount
instead of the camera body's tripod socket.
If using the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM lens with an extender or
extension tube, use a ring-type tripod mount A (B) (sold separately)
to mount it on a tripod.
Using the lens' tripod mount gives better balance and stability on a
tripod. By loosening the tripod mount's lock nut, the camera can be
revolved for vertical or horizontal picture conposition.
Be sure to tighten the tripod mount before removing the camera
when using a tripod.
9. Tripod Mount
(for EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 300mm f/4L USM,
and EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lenses)
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EF 300mm f/4L USM, and EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
lenses (pull-out type)
•Pull out the hood all the way, then turn it in the
direction of the arrow.
The hood guards the front part of the lens against
rain, snow, dust and stray light which may cause
flare and ghost images.
Attaching the hood
On the EF 135mm f/2L USM and EF 200mm
f/2.8L II USM lenses (bayonet type)
•Align the hood's bayonet flange with the
bayonet flange on the front of the lens, then
turn the hood in the direction of the arrow.
The hood can also be attached in reverse
before the lens is stored in a case.
10. Hood
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A filter can be attached by
screwing it on the front of the
lens.
When a circular polarizing filter
is required, use Canon's
polarizing filter PL-C. The
polarizing filter cannot be
rotated unless the hood is
detached or retracted first.
11. Filters
(sold separately)
12. Extenders
Separately-sold Canon
Extenders EF 1.4×II and EF
2×II can be attached to any of
the four lenses. The extenders
increase the lens' focal length
by 1.4×and 2×respectively,
and the maximum aperture
respectively decreases by 1
stop and 2 stops. The
autofocusing speed also
decreases to maintain proper
AF control.
•When Extender EF 1.4×II or
EF 2×II is attached to the EF
400 mm f/5.6L USM lens, the
lens switches automatically to
manual focus. Also, when
Extender EF 2×II is attached
to the EF 300 mm f/4L USM
lens, the lens switches
automatically to manual
focus.
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