Instructions ENG
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM is a telephoto zoom lens for use with EOS R series cameras. zz“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. zz“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.
Safety Precautions 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. zz Do not look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through a lens. This may result in loss of sight. zz Do not leave a lens in the sun without the lens cap attached.
General Precautions Handling Precautions zz Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the product to malfunction. zz 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.
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.
Nomenclature Adjustment ring (8) Focusing distance range selector switch (7) Vertical position indicator (15) Zoom ring (8) Hood mount (13) Focusing ring (7) Horizontal position indicator (15) Control ring (9) Rubber ring (6) Filter mounting thread (18) Contacts (6) Focus mode switch (7) Lens mount (6) Image stabilizer switch (10) Lens mount index (6) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (10) Lock knob (15) Tripod mount (15) zz For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in par
1. Attaching and Detaching the Lens 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. zzSet the camera’s power switch to OFF when attaching or detaching the lens. zzAttach the lens cap before detaching the lens from the camera.
2. Setting the Focus Mode Focusing ring Focus mode switch 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. zzQuickly turning the focusing ring may result in delayed focus. zzThe lens’ focusing ring is electronic. zzWhen AF operation is set to [ONE SHOT], manual focus is possible after autofocusing has been completed by continuing to press the shutter button halfway.
4. Adjusting the Zoom and Zoom Ring Operational Feeling Adjustment ring To zoom, turn the zoom ring. zzBe sure to finish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. zzBlurring may temporarily occur if the zoom ring is quickly turned. zzPlease be careful not to let your fingers get caught in between the lens’ front and the zoom ring when zooming. You can adjust the operational feeling (weight of movement) of the zoom ring to a preferred level.
5. Control Ring 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. zzThere are cases in which the sound of control ring operations may be recorded when shooting movies.
6. Image Stabilizer Image stabilization corrects vibrations that occurs with hand-held shots. Image stabilizer switch 1 Set the STABILIZER switch to ON. zzIf you are not going to use image stabilization, set the image stabilizer switch to OFF. Image stabilizer mode selector switch 2 Select an Image Stabilizer mode according to the application and shooting conditions. Image Stabilizer modes orrects vibrations in all directions. zz MODE 1: C It is suited to shooting still subjects.
Image Stabilizer The Image Stabilizer for this lens is suited to hand-held shots in the following conditions. MODE 1 Shooting still subjects zz In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. zz In locations where the flash cannot be used, such as art museums and theater stages. zz In situations where your footing is uncertain. zz In situations where fast shutter speed settings cannot be used. MODE 2 Shooting moving subjects zz Panning shots of vehicles, trains, etc.
Image Stabilizer zzThe Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. zzThe Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in the following conditions: • Large shake or fast vibration • Panning in MODE 1 zzWhen using a tripod, the Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective or it might be better to set the image stabilizer switch to OFF, depending on the type of tripod and where the tripod is located, as well as on the camera’s settings such as shutter speed.
7. Hood The custom lens hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Attachment position mark Red dot Button Red dot Attachment position mark Red dot Stop position mark 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.
Hood The hood features a filter adjustment window which, when opened, allows the user to adjust the circular polarizing filter while the hood is attached to the lens. Filter Adjustment Window Filter adjustment window Circular polarizing filter 1 Open the filter adjustment window which 2 Adjust the circular polarizing filter via the is installed in the hood by sliding it forward. open filter adjustment window. zzDetach the hood when attaching or detaching the circular polarizing filter.
8. Tripod Mount You can use the ring-type tripod mount F (WIII) supplied with the lens. A tripod or monopod attaches to the tripod mount. Attaching the Tripod Mount ④ Collar ③ Tripod mounting location ⑥ ⑦ ① ② Lock knob 1 Open the collar of the tripod mount zzTurn the lock knob counterclockwise until it becomes loose (about 3 turns) (①). zzPull the knob in the direction of the arrow (②) to release the collar (③).
9. Extenders (Sold separately) It is possible to increase the size of the subject when shooting with the use of the RF1.4x and RF2x extenders. Attaching zz First of all, use the zoom ring to set the focusing distance at between 300 mm and the TELE setting (500 mm). zz Then attach the extender to the lens. The lens can be attached to the camera after this. zzAttaching the extender forcibly with the focusing distance set between 300 mm and the WIDE setting may result in malfunctions or other damage.
Extenders (Sold separately) zzIf the focusing distance is set at 300mm when the extender is detached, there are cases in which it will not be possible to turn the zoom ring toward the WIDE setting from the 300mm point after it has been removed. zzIn either of these events, turn the zoom ring slightly toward the TELE setting to release the zoom ring so that it can be turned to the WIDE setting. You may hear a noise during this, but it will have no effect on operations.
10. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. zzOnly one filter may be attached. zzIf you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B. zzPlease refer to p.14 for details on how to use the circular polarizing filter. 11. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) Attaching a 500D (77 mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. It provides a magnification of 0.2x to 0.98x.
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Maximum Aperture Minimum Aperture Angle of View Min. Focusing Distance Max. Magnification 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 14 groups, 20 elements f/4.5 - 7.1 (1/3 stops), f/4.5 - 6.7 (1/2 stops) f/32 - 51 (1/3 stops), f/32 - 54 (1/2 stops) Horizontal: 20° - 4°, Vertical: 14° - 2° 45′, Diagonal: 24° - 5° 0.9 m/2.95 ft. (at 100 mm), 1.2 m/3.94 ft. (at 500 mm) 0.33x (at 500 mm) Approx. 282 x 188 mm/11.10 x 7.40 in. (at 100 mm, 0.9 m/2.95 ft.) Field of View Approx.
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