EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM ENG Instructions
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon’s EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is a standard zoom lens for use with EOS cameras. ●● “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. ●● “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. Camera Firmware ●● When using this lens, please check the Canon website for the latest camera firmware. If the camera’s firmware is not the latest version, be sure to update to the latest firmware. ●● For details on updating 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. ●● Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or single-lens reflex camera. Doing so could result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous.
General Precautions Handling Precautions ●● 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. Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one.
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 Focus mode switch (→ 7) Hood mount (→ 12) Distance scale (→ 9) Zoom ring (→ 7) Zoom position index (→ 7) Rubber ring (→ 6) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 8) Filter mounting thread (→ 13) Focusing ring (→ 7) Image stabilizer switch (→ 10) Contacts (→ 6) Lens mount index (→ 6) ●● For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
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 dust- and water-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 a cost.
2. Setting the Focus Mode 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. 3. Zooming To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus.
4. Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can be fixed to keep the lens at the shortest point. This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. 1 Rotate the zoom ring to the widest position (24 mm). 2 Slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. ●● To release the zoom ring, slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction opposite to the arrow.
5. Infinity Compensation Mark 6. Infrared Index Infinity compensation mark Infrared Index Distance index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature, there is a margin at the infinity (∞) position. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the distance scale L mark is aligned with the distance index.
7. Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. This function provides optimal image stabilization depending on shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and following shots). ON 1 Set the STABILIZER switch to ON. ●● If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to OFF. 2 When you press the shutter button halfway, the Image Stabilizer will start operating.
Image Stabilizer ●● The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. ●● Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to ON, the image stabilizer function may introduce errors. ●● The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other transportation.
8. Hood The EW-83M hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Red dot Stop position mark Button Red dot Attachment position mark ● Attaching Align the red attachment position mark on the hood with the red dot on the front of the lens, and then rotate the hood in the direction of the arrow until it is firmly attached with the red dot and stop position mark on the hood aligned.
9. F ilters (sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. ●● Only one filter may be attached. ●● If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B (77 mm). ●● Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing filter. 11. E xtension Tubes (sold separately) You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below.
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 24-105mm f/4 Lens Construction 12 groups, 17 elements Minimum Aperture f/22 Angle of View Diagonal: 84° - 23°20′, Vertical: 53° - 13 °, Horizontal: 74° - 19°20′ Min. Focusing Distance 0.45 m/1.48 ft. Max. Magnification 0.24x (at 105 mm) Field of View Approx. 329 x 505 - 99 x 147 mm/12.95 x 19.88 - 3.90 x 5.79 inch (at 0.45 m/1.48 ft.) Filter Diameter 77 mm Max. Diameter and Length 83.5 x 118.0 mm/3.29 x 4.64 inch Weight Approx. 795 g/28.
Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and national legislation. This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
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