Canon lens EF 70200mm f28L IS II USM User Manual

EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Instruction
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Dedicated to EOS cameras, the Canon EF70-
200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is a high-
performance telephoto zoom lens equipped
with an Image Stabilizer.
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“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer.
• “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor.
Features
1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent
effect of a shutter speed four stops faster*.
2. With fluorite and UD lens elements, outstanding image delineation is obtained.
3. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for quick and quiet autofocusing.
4. Manual focusing is available after...

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aSafety Precautions
aSafety 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.
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Nomenclature
Hood mount (→ 7)Filter mounting
thread (→ 13) Focusing ring (→ 5) Focusing distance range selection switch (→ 5)
Image stabilizer switch (→ 8)
Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 8) Focus mode switch (→ 5) Distance scale (→ 11)
Zoom ring (→ 6)
Contacts (→ 4)
Tripod mount (→ 12) Lens mount index (→ 4)
Orientation lock knob (→ 12) Rubber ring (→ 4)
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or detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
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See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.
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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.
• If you remove the lens, cover it...

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You can set the focusing distance range to 
1.2 m/3.9 ft. to infinity or 2.5 m/8.2 ft. to infinity.
By setting the suitable focusing distance range,
the actual autofocusing time can be shorter.
3.Switching the Focusing
Distance Range2. 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
f ocusing ring. The focusing ring always works,
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4. Zooming
To   zoom, turn the zoom ring.
Be sure to finish zooming before focusing.
Zooming after focusing can affect the focus.
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5. Hood
Attaching
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 hoods
stop position mark. The ET-87 hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the front of the lens from
r ain, snow, and dust.
Removing
To   remove the hood, hold down the button on the
side and turn the hood in the direction of the
arrow until the position mark on the...

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ou can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode.
6. Image Stabilizer Settings
Select the stabilizer mode.
• MODE 1: Corrects vibrations
in all directions. It is mainly
effective for shooting still
subjects.
• MODE 2: It compensates for
ver tical camera shake during
f ollowing shots in a horizontal
direction, and compensates for
horizontal camera shake
during following shots in a
ver tical direction.
When you press the shutter
button halfway, the Image
Stabilizer will start
operating.
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7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
•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.
•I n situations where fast shutter settings cannot
be used. •
When panning subjects in motion.
● MODE 1 ●MODE 2
The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions.
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