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Instructions ENG - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 2
whether the firmware is the latest version or not, and for details on updating the firmware, please check the Canon website. Conventions used in these instructions Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures. ENG-1 - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 3
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 - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 4
, but this does not indicate a defect or failure, and will not cause any problems in use. zz In order to optimize aperture control, there are occasions in which AE or manual exposure, etc. zz Please also read any lens related handling precautions listed in your camera's instruction manual. ENG-3 - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 5
, 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. This equipment has been - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 6
Nomenclature Focusing ring (→7) Control ring (→10) Hood mount (→13) Zoom ring (→8) Zoom position index (→8) Zoom ring lock lever (→9) Filter mounting thread (→15) Contacts (→6) Focus mode switch (→7) Image stabilizer switch (→11) Lens mount (→6) Lens mount index (→6) zzFor detailed information - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 7
Lens Turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the camera's lens release button. Detach the lens once it has stopped turning. Please refer to the camera's instructions for details. ENG-6 - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 8
set the focus mode switch to AF. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to MF, camera capable of electronic full-time manual focus, manual focusing is always possible whenever camera operation is set to [ONE SHOT], manual focus is possible after autofocusing has been completed - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 9
3. Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring. Minimum focusing distance: changes according to the focal length. Focal length Minimum focusing distance Magnification 100 mm 1.2 m / 3.94 ft. 0.09x 200 mm 0.88 m / 2.89 ft. 0.24x 300 mm 0.95 m / 3.12 ft. 0.34x 400 mm 1.05 m / 3.44 ft. 0.41x - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 10
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 Turn the zoom ring to the wide end position (100 mm). 2 Slide the zoom ring lock lever in the - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 11
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 - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 12
6. Image Stabilizer Image stabilizer switch Set the image stabilizer switch to ON when you want to use the Image Stabilizer. zzThis function provides image stabilization appropriate for shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and panning shots). zzThe Image Stabilizer will work in - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 13
Image Stabilizer The Image Stabilizer for this lens is suited to hand-held shots in the following conditions. zzIn semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. zzIn locations where the flash cannot be used, such as art museums and theater stages. zzIn situations where your footing is - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 14
7. Hood The custom lens hood reduces unwanted light that causes flare and ghosting and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Attachment position mark Red dot Button Red dot Red dot Attachment position mark Stop position mark Attaching the Hood Align the red attachment - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 15
8. Extenders (Sold separately) Use an extender RF1.4× or RF2× to shoot a larger image of a subject. Lens specifications when using an extender are as follows. RF1.4x Focal length (mm) WIDE 140 TELE 560 RF2x Focal length (mm) WIDE 200 TELE 800 Aperture f/8-45 f/11-64 Aperture f/11-64 f/ - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 16
9. 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. zzDetach the hood when adjusting the polarizing filter. ENG-15 - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 17
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Maximum Aperture Minimum Aperture Angle of View Min. Focusing Distance Max. Magnification Field of View Filter Diameter 100 - 400mm f/5.6 - 8 9 groups, 12 elements f/5.6 - 8 f/32 - 45 Horizontal: 20° - 5°10', Vertical: 14° - 3°30', Diagonal: - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 18
Specifications zzThe lens length is measured from the lens mount surface to the front end of the lens. Add 24.2 mm/0.95 in. when including the lens cap and dust cap. zzThe maximum diameter, length and weight listed are for the lens itself only. zzClose-up Lens 250D/500D cannot be attached because - Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Lens | RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Instructions - Page 19
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