Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM User Manual Page 1

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COPYENG-9Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer¡When you use a tripod, the ImageStabilizer should be turned off to savebattery power.¡The stabilizer is eq

COPYENG-109. Extension Tubes (Sold separately)You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25II for magnified shots. The shooting distance andmagnificat

COPYENG-1110.Close-up Lenses (Sold separately)Attaching a 250D or 500D (58mm) Close-upLens enables close-up photography.The magnification will be as f

COPYENG-12SpecificationsFocal Length/Aperture 70-300 mm f/4-5.6Lens Construction 10 groups, 15 elementsMinimum Aperture f/32-45Angle of View Diagonal:

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COPYENG-1Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.Dedicated to EOS cameras, the Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens is a high-performance telephoto z

COPYENG-2a Safety Precautionsa Safety Precautions• Do not look at the sun or a bright light sourcethrough the lens or camera. Doing so could resultin

COPYENG-3Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 7)Zoom ring lock lever (→ 6)Contacts(→ 4)Focus mode switch (→ 4)Image stabilizer switch (→ 7)Hood mo

COPYENG-42.Setting the Focus Mode¡Do not touch the rotating parts of the lens whileautofocus is active.¡Do not adjust focus manually when the focusmod

COPYENG-54. ZoomingTo zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring.Be sure to finish zooming before focusing.Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affectthe foc

COPYENG-65. Fixing the Zoom RingThe zoom ring can be fixed to keep the lens at the shortest point. This function is convenient forcarrying a camera on

COPYENG-76. Image StabilizerYou can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode.1Set the STABILIZERswitch to .¡If you are not going touse the image sta

COPYENG-87. Tips on Using the Image StabilizerThe image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions.¡ In s