Canon lens EFS 18135mm f3556 IS STM User Manual

EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 
STM lens is a high-performance high-
magnification zoom lens equipped with an 
Image Stabilizer, and has been developed for 
digital SLRs compatible with EF-S lenses*.
●●"IS" stands for Image Stabilizer.
●● "STM" stands for stepping motor.
Features
1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect 
of a shutter speed four stops faster*1.
This function provides optimal image stabilization 
depending on...

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 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.
Conventions used in this instruction
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 Safety Precautions
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...

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Shooting Precautions
The EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM utilizes a stepping motor that drives the focus lens. The motor 
also controls the focus lens during zooming.
1. When the camera is OFF
The motor does not operate while the camera is OFF or when the camera is OFF due to the use of the auto power 
off function. Therefore, users must be aware of the following points.●●Manual focus adjustments are not possible.
●● During zooming, delayed focus will occur.
2. When the lens is in sleep modeIf not...

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Focus mode switch \7( 6)
Hood mount ( 7)
\fens mount index ( 6)
Ima\be stabilizer swi\7tch  ( 9)
Contacts ( 6)
Zoom rin\b ( 7)
Filter Mountin\b Thre\7ad
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Focusin\b rin\b ( 6) Zoom rin\b lock leve\7r ( 8)
Zoom position inde\7x ( 7)
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For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses ( → **).
Nomenclature
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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 
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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Hood (sold separately)3Zooming4
To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring.
●●Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. 
Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. 
●● Blurring may temporarily occur if the zoom ring is 
quickly rotated.
●● Zooming when the camera is OFF will result in 
delayed focus.
●● Zooming during still image exposure will result in 
delayed focus. This causes any streaks of light 
that are captured during exposure to be blurred.
The EW-73B hood cuts out unwanted light and 
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Fixing the Zoom Ring5
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. 
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.
1 Rotate the zoom ring to the 
widest position (18 mm).
The zoom ring can only be locked at maximum wide angle.
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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).
1 Set the STABILIZER switch to ON.
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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. 
●●Make sure the image in the viewfinder is stable, 
then press the shutter button the rest of the...