Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM User manual

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Instructions

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
Canon RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM is a standard
zoom lens for use with EOS R series cameras.
z“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer.
z“USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor.
Camera Firmware
Please use the latest version of firmware with the
camera in use. For details on whether the firmware is
the latest version or not, and for details on updating
the firmware, please check the Canon website.
Conventions used in these instructions
Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction
or damage.
Supplementary notes on using the lens and
taking pictures.

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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.
zDo not look directly at the sun or other strong
light sources through a lens. This may result in
loss of sight.
zDo not leave a lens in the sun without the lens
cap attached. The lens may concentrate entering
sunlight and cause a malfunction or fire.
Caution
Details pertaining to risks that
may result in injury or damage to
other objects.
zDo not leave the product in places exposed to
extremely high or low temperatures. The product
may cause burns or injury when touched.
zDo not insert your hand or fingers into the
product. This may result in injury.
Safety Precautions

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Handling Precautions
zDo not leave the product in excessive heat such as
in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can
cause the product to malfunction.
zIf 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.
zPlease also read any lens related handling
precautions listed in your camera’s instruction
manual.
General Precautions

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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.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)

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Zoom ring (→ 7)
Focus mode switch (→ 7)
Hood mount (→ 12)
Filter mounting
thread (→ 13)
Control ring (→ 9)
Focusing ring (→ 7)
Image stabilizer switch (→ 10)
Lens mount index (→ 6)
Zoom position index
(→ 7)
Zoom ring lock lever
(→ 8)
Rubber ring (→ 6)
Contacts (→ 6)
Lens mount (→ 6)
z For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
Nomenclature

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Lens mount index
Lens release button Dust cap
Attaching the Lens
Align the lens mount indexes of the lens and
camera, and turn the lens clockwise until you
hear a click.
Detaching the Lens
Turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing
the camera’s lens release button. Detach the
lens once it has stopped turning.
Please refer to the camera's instructions for
details.
zSet the camera’s power switch to OFF when
attaching or detaching the lens.
zAttach the lens cap before detaching the lens
from the camera.
zAfter detaching the lens, place the lens with the
rear end up and attach the dust cap to prevent
the lens surface and contacts from getting
scratched. Make sure the lens and dust cap
mount indexes are aligned when attaching the
dust cap.
zContacts that are scratched, soiled, or have
fingerprints on them may result in faulty
connections or corrosion, which may lead to
malfunctions. If the contacts get soiled, clean
them with a soft cloth.
zThe lens mount has a rubber ring to improve
dust-resistance and water-resistance
performance. This rubber ring may cause
friction marks to appear around the camera’s
lens mount, although this will have no effect on
usage.
zRubber rings can be replaced at Canon Service
Center. (chargeable)
1. Attaching and Detaching the Lens

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2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Zooming
To zoom, turn the Lens’ zoom ring.
zBe sure to finish zooming before focusing.
Zooming after focusing can affect the focus.
zBlurring may temporarily occur if the zoom ring is
quickly turned.
Focus mode switch
Focusing ring
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.
zQuickly turning the focusing ring may result in
delayed focus.
zThe lens’ focusing ring is electronic.
z
Manual focus is possible even when the focus
mode switch is set to AF. (Full-time manual focus)
However, the camera settings need to be changed.
Please refer to the camera's instructions for details.

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4. Fixing the Zoom Ring
The zoom ring can be fixed 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.
2Slide the zoom ring lock
lever in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
zTo release the zoom ring, slide
the zoom ring lock lever in the
direction opposite to the arrow.
1Turn the zoom ring to
the widest position (24
mm).
zThe zoom ring cannot be fixed in place at any position other than the
widest position.

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The control ring can be assigned the functions
that are commonly used with cameras, such as
shutter speed and aperture settings.
Control ring
The click action of the control ring allows you to
have a sense of how much it is being turned.
Please refer to the camera's instructions for
details on how to use the control ring.
zThere are cases in which the sound of control
ring operations may be recorded when shooting
movies.
zThe clicking sensation of the control ring can
be removed by the Canon Service Center.
(chargeable)
5. Control Ring

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This function provides image stabilization
appropriate for shooting conditions (such as
shooting still subjects and panning shots).
Set the image stabilizer switch to ON when you
want to use the Image Stabilizer.
zSet the image stabilizer switch to OFF when
you are not going to use the Image Stabilizer.
6. Image Stabilizer
zThe Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
zThe Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if
you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other
transportation.
zThe Image Stabilizer operates for about two
seconds after turning off the camera. Do not
detach the lens during that time. This may cause
the lens to malfunction.
zWhen using a tripod, it is recommended that you
set the image stabilizer switch to OFF.
zEven with a monopod, the Image Stabilizer will
be as effective as during hand-held shooting.
However, depending on the shooting conditions,
there are cases in which the Image Stabilizer
effect may be less effective.
zWhen shooting a still subject, it compensates for
camera shake in all directions.
zIt compensates for vertical camera shake during
panning shots in a horizontal direction, and
compensates for horizontal camera shake during
panning shots in a vertical direction.

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The Image Stabilizer for this lens is suited to hand-held shots in the following conditions.
Image Stabilizer
zIn semi-darkened areas such as indoors or
outdoors at night.
zIn locations where the flash cannot be used,
such as art museums and theater stages.
zIn situations where your footing is uncertain.
zIn situations where fast shutter speed settings
cannot be used.
zPanning shots of
vehicles, trains, etc.

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The custom lens hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and
dust.
7. Hood
Attachment position mark
Stop position markAttachment position mark
Red dot
Red dotRed dot
Attaching the Hood
Align the red attachment position mark on the
hood with the red dot on the front of the lens,
and then turn the hood in the direction of the
arrow until you hear a click.
Button
Detaching the Hood
Keep your finger pressed down on the button
located on the side of the hood, and then turn
the hood in the direction of the arrow until the
attachment position mark on the hood is aligned
with the red dot on the front of the lens to detach it.
The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens
for storage.
zIf the hood is not attached properly, vignetting (darkening of the perimeter of the picture) may occur.
zGrasp and turn the base of the hood when attaching and detaching it. There are cases in which it may
become deformed if the hood is turned with it grasped near to the rim.

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8. Filters (Sold separately)
You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread
on the front of the lens.
zOnly one filter may be attached.
zIf you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon
Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B.
zDetach the hood when adjusting the polarizing
filter.

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Specifications
Focal Length/Aperture 24-70mm f/2.8
Lens Construction 15 groups, 21 elements
Minimum Aperture f/22
Angle of View Horizontal: 74°- 29°, Vertical: 53°- 19° 30’, Diagonal: 84°- 34°
Min. Focusing Distance 0.21 m/0.69 ft. (at 24 mm), 0.38 m/1.25 ft. (at 70 mm)
Max. Magnification 0.24x (at 24 mm), 0.30x (at 32 mm), 0.22x (at 70 mm)
Field of View
Approx. 157 x 103 mm/6.18 x 4.06 in. (at 24 mm, 0.21 m/0.69 ft.)
Approx. 158 x 106 mm/6.22 x 4.17 in. (at 70 mm, 0.38 m/1.25 ft.)
Filter Diameter 82 mm
Max. Diameter and Length Approx. 88.5
x 125.7 mm/3.48 x 4.95 in.
Weight Approx. 900 g/31.7 oz.
Hood EW-88E
Lens Cap E-82II
Case LP1222
zThe lens length is measured from the lens mount surface to the front end of the lens.
Add 24.0 mm/0.94 in. when including the lens cap and dust cap.
zThe maximum diameter, length and weight listed are for the lens itself only.
zClose-up Lens 250D/500D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens.
zAll data listed is measured according to Canon standards.
zProduct specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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