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EF50mm f/1.2L USM

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EF50mm f/1.
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF50mm f/1.2L USM lens is a high-performance, large-aperture standard lens with a large-diameter, high-precision, aspherical lens element designed for EOS cameras. The lens is suitable for portraits and other types of photographs making full use of the large-diameter lens feature for nice background blur. ¡“USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. C Conventions used in this instruction Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Features 1.
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a Safety Precautions a Safety Precautions • 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. • 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. Handling Cautions C This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Nomenclature Distance scale (→ 5, 6) Infrared index (→ 6) Hood mount (→ 7) Filter mounting thread (→ 7) C Y P O Depth-of-Field scale (→ 6) Focus mode switch (→ 5) Contacts (→ 4) Focusing ring (→ 5) Lens mount index (→ 4) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
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1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. ¡After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched. ¡If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty connections can result. The camera and lens may not operate properly. ¡If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on them, clean them with a soft cloth.
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2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Infinity Compensation Mark Infinity compensation mark Distance index Y P O 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. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. C After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring.
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4. Infrared Index 5. Depth-of-Field Scale Y P O The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on the subject manually, then adjust the distance setting by moving the focusing ring to the corresponding infrared index mark. C Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. See the instructions for your EOS camera. ¡The infrared index position is based on a wavelength of 800 nm. ¡Be sure to observe the manufacturer’s instructions when using infrared film.
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6. Hood 7. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. Y P O The ES-78 hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Attach and align the hood to the hood mount on the front of the lens, and turn the hood as shown by the arrow to secure it. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage. C ¡To ensure dust- and water-resistant performance, attach a Canon PROTECT filter (72mm).
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8. Extension Tubes (Sold separately) 9. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. EF12 II EF25 II Camera-to-Subject Distance (mm) Near Far 246 322 204 218 Magnification Near 0.39× 0.67× Far 0.24× 0.53× Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing. C Attaching a 500D (72mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. Magnification will be 0.25× – 0.10×.
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Specifications Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Minimum Aperture Angle of View Min. Focusing Distance Max. Magnification Field of View Filter Diameter Max. Diameter and Length Weight Hood Lens Cap Case 50 mm f/1.2 6 groups, 8 elements f/16 Diagonal: 46° Vertical: 27° Horizontal: 40° 0.45 m / 1.5 ft. 0.15 × 164 × 250 mm / 6.5 × 9.8 inch (at 0.45 m) 72 mm / 2.8 inch 85.8 × 65.5 mm / 3.4 × 2.6 inch 590 g / 20.