Change your lens, change your storyEOS system
Choosing a lens Ultra wide-angle lenses (suchas the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM) are unsuitable for interior photography since images at these focal lengt
16/17EF–S lenses are specifically designed for EOS models with a compact sensor – delivering lenses that are lightweight, versatile and supremely porta
18/19EF–S LensesFEATURES• Approx. 96mm focal length (35mm format) • Compact and lightweight • High corner-to-corner resolution, contrast and image
20/21EF–S 15–85mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USMEF–S 17–55mm f/2.8 IS USMFEATURES• High performance all-purpose 5.6x 24–136mm equivalent EF–S standard zoom • Fo
22/23EF–S 17–85mm f/4–5.6 IS USMEF–S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS IIFEATURES• Exceptional zoom range for all EF–S mount bodies • Superb image quality • Li
24/25EF–S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 ISEF–S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 ISFEATURES• High power, all-purpose 7.5x, 29–216mm equivalent, EF–S zoom • Four-stop Image St
26/27EF–S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 ISFEATURES• Affordable telephoto zoom lens • 88–400mm equivalent focal length • Four-stop Image Stabilizer with autom
For many, Canon EF lenses alone are reason enough to choose the EOS system. When exacting image quality is paramount, EF fixed length – or ‘prime’ –
EF Fixed Focal Length LensesFEATURES• L–series construction with dust and moisture sealing• Aspherical and UD lens elements• Circular aperture• S
EF Fixed Focal Length Lenses32/33FEATURES• Wide 84° angle of view• Fast f/1.4 aperture• Aspherical and UD lens elements• Subwavelength structure c
10.500.40.30.20.10.60.70.80.90 5 10 15 20PerformanceDistance from centre of frame(mm)How to read MTF chartsAn MTF (Modulation TransferFunction) chart
EF Fixed Focal Length Lenses34/35EF 28mm f/1.8 USMFEATURES• Wide 75° angle of view on full-frame cameras• Fast f/1.8 aperture• USM focus motor with
EF Fixed Focal Length Lenses36/37EF 35mm f/1.4L USMA classic wide-angle standard lens with fast aperture and rapid ultrasonic focusingBeloved by repo
EF Fixed Focal Length Lenses38/39EF 50mm f/1.2L USMA 50mm prime lens with a very large maximum aperture for fine depth-of-field controlWith its incredi
EF Fixed Focal Length Lenses40/41EF 50mm f/1.8 IIAn affordable, high quality standard lens with a fast maximum apertureThe compact and lightweight EF
EF Fixed Focal Length Lenses42/43EF 85mm f/1.8 USMA very popular short telephoto lens with portrait photographersA short telephoto focal length, combi
EF Fixed Focal Length Lenses44/45EF 135mm f/2L USMFEATURES• Large f/2 aperture• Fast, quiet autofocus• Super Spectra coatings• L–series constructi
EF Fixed Focal Length Lenses46/47EF 200mm f/2L IS USMLarge-aperture medium telephoto lens for professionalsThe EF 200mm f/2L IS USM is a high-performa
EF Fixed Focal Length Lenses48/49EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USMLight weight L-series super-telephoto lens, for all types of action photographyHigh-performa
EF Fixed Focal Length Lenses50/51EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USMHigh performance, L–series super-telephoto lens, for sports and wildlife photographyUltra-h
EF Fixed Focal Length Lenses52/53EF 400mm f/5.6L USMFEATURES• L–series construction and optics• Large focal length compact size• One UD and one sup
Change your lens, change your storyEOS system
EF Fixed Focal Length LensesFEATURES• L–series construction • Four-stop Image Stabilizer with tripod detection • Fluorite, UD and super–UD lens e
EF Zoom LensesThe convenience of multiple focal lengths in one unit.EF zoom lenses give you the flexibility and freedom to switchperspectives in a hear
EF Zoom Lenses58/59EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USMEF 8–15mm f/4L Fisheye USMFEATURES• L-series construction and optics • Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture •
EF Zoom Lenses60/61EF 24–70mm f/2.8L USMFEATURES• High-speed AF • Optimised lens coatings • Highly resistant to dust and water droplets • Minimum f
EF Zoom Lenses62/63EF 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM The ideal everyday standard zoom lensThe EF 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM offers a 5x zoom range, from wid
EF Zoom Lenses64/65EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS II USMAn essential telezoom lens for sports, wildlife or portraitsThe EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is a workh
EF Zoom Lenses66/67EF 70–200mm f/2.8L USMEF 70–200mm f/4L IS USMFEATURES• High performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens • Constant f/2.8 maximum ap
EF Zoom Lenses68/69EF 70–200mm f/4L USMEF 70–300mm f/4–5.6L IS USMFEATURES• L-series optics• Light and compact• Constant f/4 maximum aperture•
EF Zoom Lenses70/71EF 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6 DO IS USMA unique approach to telephoto zoom designA unique design amongst telephoto zoom lenses. The EF 70–
EF Zoom Lenses72/73EF 75–300mm f/4–5.6 IIIAn affordable, compact telephoto zoom lensThe EF 75–300mm f/4–5.6 III zoom lens covers many commonly used t
‘Village leader in traditional dress’ by Canon Ambassador Brent Stirton. Camera: EOS 5D Mark II Lens: EF 24mm f/1.4L USMExposure: 1/200sec f/10 I
EF Zoom LensesEF 100–400mm f/4.5–5.6L IS USMA flexible approach towards wildlife and sports photographyThe EF 100–400mm f/4.5–5.6L IS USM provides supe
Macro LensesBringing a miniature world into life-size view.Macro photography allows you to explore a whole new world of hidden details. Canon’s EF len
There’s a whole world beyond the one we see in our day-to-day lives – a world of miniature creatures, textures and details just waiting to be discove
Macro LensesMacro Lenses80/81EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro EF–S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USMFEATURES• Standard 46° angle of view • 23cm closest focusing dista
Macro LensesMacro Lenses82/83EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMEF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USMFEATURES• Canon high performance macro • Life-size image reproducti
84/85EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USMMP–E 65mm f/2.8 1–5x Macro PhotoFEATURES• Canon L-series high performance macro • Telephoto focal length• Life-size
Tilt and Shift LensesTake control of perspective.Canon TS–E lenses are capable of tilt and shift movements, which bring many of the advantages of tech
88/89Tilt and Shift LensesTiltLens tilt is most commonly used for product photography and landscapes. With an ordinary lens, all the elements are ali
Tilt and Shift Lenses90/91TS–E 17mm f/4LTS–E 24mm f/3.5L IIFEATURES• Ultra wide 17mm tilt and shift lens • Low distortion and high resolution • ± 6
Tilt and Shift Lenses92/93TS–E 45mm f/2.8TS–E 90mm f/2.8A specialist tilt and shift lens offering a natural perspectiveThe TS–E 45mm f/2.8 is a tilt a
EF–SThe smaller, lighter option with an extensive wide-angle choice 16–27EF Fixed Focal LengthThe ideal option for the highest image quality in shar
EOS system AccessoriesProtect your investment and expand your creativity The EOS system consists of more than cameras, lenses and flashguns. It also i
96/97Lens accessoriesExtender EF 1.4 x IIIExtender EF 2.0 x IIIExtension Tubes – EF 12 II & EF 25 IIIdeal for press, sports and nature photography
Speedlite flashBounce flashWhen you fire light directly at a person or animal you risk red-eye, caused by light reflecting back off the retina at the ba
Speedlite flash100/101Macro flashWhen photographing macro subjects, it is quite common to find that there is insufficient natural light to achieve your d
102/103Flash accessoriesSpeedlite 580EX II Speedlite 320EXSpeedlite 430EX IIMaster your flash photography with this high-powered, portable Speedlite fla
104/105Flash accessoriesSpeedlite bracket SB–E2Shooting with a flash on-camera can produce very good results, however, for more flattering light it is
EOS Utility modeEOS Utility mode is, in effect, the same as having a USB connection to the camera, without the need for a cable. With EOS Utility sof
108/109Wireless Wireless file transmittersWFT–E2 IIWFT–E4 IIWFT–E5Avoid cable clutter, transmit images wirelessly and perform Live View shooting remot
110/111Power accessories Viewfinder accessoriesBattery gripsBatteriesAC adaptersAngle finderFocusing screensBattery grips attach to the base of the ca
112/113Remote controlsRemote controls Bags and casesThe EOS system features three different types of remote control. The RC–6 is an infra-red control
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SpecificationsOPTICAL FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONSLENS Image sizeAPS–C apparent focal length (mm)APS–H apparent focal length (mm)Angle of view (horizont
116/117SPECIFICATIONS WITH EF 1.4x III SPECIFICATIONS WITH EF 2x IIINAME Focal LengthMaximum ApertureMaximum MagnificationAF PossibleISFocal LengthMax
118/119Lens AccessoriesNAMEFilter diameter (mm)Lens CapLens hoodLens case/pouchMagnification with Extension Tube EF12 IIMagnification with Extension T
NAMEFilter diameter (mm)Lens CapLens hoodLens case/pouchMagnification with Extension Tube EF12 IIMagnification with Extension Tube EF25 IIExtender Com
122/123Digital SLR AccessoriesCurrent RangeEOS-1Ds Mark IIIEOS-1D Mark IVEOS 5D Mark IIEOS 7DEOS 60DEOS 600DEOS 550DEOS 500DEOS 1100DEOS-1Ds Mark IIEO
AANGLE OF VIEW The area of a scene that can be covered by the lens, measured in degrees. The angle of view is determined by the focal length of the l
GlossaryMMICRO MOTOR A tiny motor which replaced the use of AFD autofocus motors.MICRO USM A type of Ultrasonic Motor (USM) that is used in some EF le
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http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/history/canon_sto-ry/1946_1954/img/sere_50_18_l.jpgThe original EOS camera system was introduced to the world in 19
Ultrasonic MotorThe Ultrasonic Motor (USM) was introduced with the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM lens in 1987. Silent and accurate, USM technology po
Choosing a lensThe following pages provide a general guide to suitable lenses for different situations. Ultimately, the right lens is the one that mat
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