EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM lens is a powerful high-performance zoom lens for EOS cameras equipped with an Image Stabilizer, and covering a wide range of focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto. • "IS" stands for Image Stabilizer. • "USM" stands for Ultrasonic Motor. C Conventions used in this instruction Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures. Features 1.
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. • Do not point the lens or camera at the sun or photograph it. This is because the lens concentrates the sun’s rays even when the sun is outside the image area or when shooting with backlight, which could cause malfunction or fire.
Nomenclature Zoom touch adjustment ring (→ 6) Zoom position index (→ 6) Hood mount (→ 12) Focus mode switch (→ 5) Focusing distance range selection switch (→ 5) Filter mounting thread (→ 12) Distance scale (→ 10) C Y P O Rubber ring (→ 4) Contacts (→ 4) Zoom ring (→ 6) Focusing ring (→ 5) Tripod mount (→ 11) Orientation lock knob (→ 11) Lens mount index (→ 4) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 7) Image stabilizer switch (→ 7) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in
1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced water- and dust-resistance. The rubber ring may cause slight abrasions around the camera's lens mount, but this will not cause any problems. If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost.
2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Switching the Focusing Distance Range 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. (Full-time manual focus) You can set the focusing distance range to 0.
4. Zooming 5. Adjusting Zooming Resistance Move the zoom ring forward or backward to zoom. • Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. • To prevent unintended zooming when not shooting, be careful not to set the zooming touch too loose. C You can adjust the zooming “touch” (resistance) as needed by holding the focusing ring in place and turning the adjustment ring.
6. Image Stabilizer Settings You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER switch to . • If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to . Y P O Select the stabilizer mode. • MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in all directions. It is mainly effective for shooting still subjects.
7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ● MODE 1 ● MODE 2 C Y P O • In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. • In locations where flash photography is prohibited, such as art museums and theater stages. • In situations where your footing is uncertain. • In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used. • When panning subjects in motion.
Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer • The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. • Set the STABILIZER switch to when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to , the image stabilizer function may introduce errors. • The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in the following cases: • You shoot while riding on a bumpy road. • You move the camera dramatically for a panning shot in Mode 1.
8. Infinity Compensation Mark 9. Infrared Index Infinity Compensation Mark Distance index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale. C The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using monochrome infrared film.
10. Using the Tripod Mount Adjusting the Revolving Mount You can loosen the orientation lock-knob on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. Detaching Use the following procedures to remove and attach the tripod mount. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise until it becomes loose (about 3 turns), and pull the knob in the direction of the arrow to release the collar.
11. Hood 12. Filters (Sold Separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. The EW-83G hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. To attach the hood, align the hood’s attachment position mark with the red dot on the front of the lens, then turn the hood as shown by the arrow until the lens' red dot is aligned with the hood's stop position mark. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage.
13. Extension Tubes (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 28mm 300mm 28mm 300mm Camera-to-Subject Magnification Distance (mm) Near Far Near Far 265 277 0.50× 0.43× 604 7594 0.39× 0.04× Incompatible 541 3730 0.50× 0.09× C Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing.
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 28 – 300 mm f/3.5 – 5.6 16 groups, 23 elements f/22 – 40 * Diagonal: 75° – 8° 15’ Vertical: 46° – 4° 35’ Horizontal: 65° – 6° 50’ 0.7 m/2.3 ft. 0.3 × (at 300 mm) approx. 436 × 651 – 81 × 121 mm/17.2 × 25.6 – 3.2 × 4.8 inch (at 0.7 m) 77 mm/2.8 inch 92 × 184 mm/3.6 × 7.2 inch 1670 g/58.
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