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  • Page 1 EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Instructions...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is Camera Firmware a standard zoom lens for EOS cameras* that When using this lens, please check the Canon website support EF-S lenses. ● ● for the latest camera firmware. If the camera’s firmware is not the latest version, be sure to update to the latest * Only the following EOS cameras are compatible firmware. with EF-S lenses (as of February 2016): For details on updating firmware, please check the ● ● EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 7D, EOS 80D, EOS 70D, Canon website.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Precautions to ensure that the camera is used Details pertaining to risks that may Caution safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make result in injury. sure all details are observed in order to prevent Do not leave the camera in locations subject to ● ● risks and injury to the user and other people. high or low temperatures. This may result in the camera becoming excessively hot or cold, which may cause burns or other injuries when touched. Details pertaining to risks that may Warning Do not insert your fingers inside the camera. result in death or serious injury. ● ● Failure to observe this may result in injury.

  • Page 4: General Precautions

    General Precautions Handling Precautions Make sure that the power zoom control contacts (see ● ● p.6) are kept free of soiling, scratches, fingerprints, etc. Failure to observe this may result in faulty contacts or corrosion, which may lead to the power zoom adapter (see p.13) malfunctioning. Clean the contact points with a soft cloth in the event of soiling or fingerprints, etc., adhering. 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. Please also read any lens related handling precautions ● ● listed in your camera’s instruction manual. ENG-3...
  • Page 5 General Precautions Shooting Precautions This lens uses nano-USM as the drive unit for the focus lens (the lens that aligns the focus). 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 mode If not operated for a certain period of time, this lens will enter sleep mode in order to save power. Sleep mode differs from when the camera is OFF due to the use of the auto power off function. In this state, the motor will not operate even if the camera is ON. Therefore, users must be aware of the following points. Manual focus adjustments are not possible. ● ● During zooming, delayed focus will occur. ● ● To exit sleep mode, press the shutter button halfway. ● ●...
  • Page 6 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • I ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. • C onnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • C onsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ENG-5...
  • Page 7 Nomenclature Focus mode switch (→ 8) Hood mount (→ 12) Zoom position index (→ 7) Socket for attaching the Filter mounting thread power zoom adapter [PZ] (→ 13) Power zoom control contacts [PZ] Focusing ring (→ 8) Zoom ring (→ 7) Contacts (→ 7) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 9) Image stabilizer switch (→ 10) Lens mount index (→ 7) Zoom gear [PZ] For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ● ● The term [PZ] indicates the locations related to the power zoom adapter (see p.13) attachment. ● ● ENG-6...

  • Page 8: Mounting And Detaching The Lens

    Mounting and Zooming Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. ● ● After detaching the lens, place the lens with ● ● Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and Blurring may temporarily occur if the zoom ring is ● ● contacts from getting scratched. quickly rotated. If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have ● ● Zooming when the camera is OFF will result in ● ● fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty delayed focus. connections can result. The camera and lens Zooming during still image exposure will result in ●...

  • Page 9: Setting The Focus Mode

    Setting the Focus Mode Quickly rotating the focusing ring may result in ● ● delayed focus. Manual focus adjustments are not possible when ● ● the camera is OFF. 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. After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual focus) ENG-8...
  • Page 10 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. Rotate the zoom ring to the Slide the zoom ring lock widest position (18 mm). 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. The zoom ring cannot be fixed in place at any position other than the widest position. ENG-9...

  • Page 11: Image Stabilizer

    Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a ● ● mode. blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. This function provides optimal image stabilization The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective ● ● depending on shooting conditions (such as if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or shooting still subjects and following shots). other transportation. The Image Stabilizer consumes more power ● ● than normal shooting, resulting in fewer shots and a shorter movie shooting time. When shooting a still subject, it compensates for ● ● camera shake in all directions. It compensates for vertical camera shake during ● ● following shots in a horizontal direction, and compensates for horizontal camera shake during following shots in a vertical direction. When you use a tripod, the Image Stabilizer Set the STABILIZER switch to ON. ● ● should be turned off to save battery power.
  • Page 12 Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer for this lens is effective for hand-held shots in the following conditions. In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or When panning subjects in motion. ● ● ● ● outdoors at night. ■ Dynamic IS Function In locations where flash photography is ● ● prohibited, such as art museums and theater The EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is stages. equipped with dynamic IS, effective when In situations where your footing is uncertain. ● ● shooting while walking since it expands the IS In situations where fast shutter settings ●...
  • Page 13 Hood (sold separately) The EW-73D 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 ● Removing Attachment position mark Keep your finger pressed down on the button located on the side of the hood, and then rotate ● Attaching the hood in the direction of the arrow until the Align the red attachment position mark on the attachment position mark on the hood is aligned hood with the red dot on the front of the lens, with the red dot on the front of the lens to detach and then rotate the hood in the direction of the it. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens arrow until it is firmly attached with the red dot for storage. and stop position mark on the hood aligned. If the hood is not attached properly, vignetting (darkening of the perimeter of the picture) may occur. ● ● Grasp and rotate the base of the hood when attaching and detaching it. There are cases in which it may ● ● become deformed if the hood is rotated with it grasped near to the rim. ENG-12...
  • Page 14 Filters POWER ZOOM ADAPTER (sold separately) (sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting The POWER ZOOM ADAPTER PZ-E1 can thread on the front of the lens. be attached to this lens in order to perform motorized zooming. Refer to the PZ-E1 Only one filter may be attached. ● ● instruction manual for details on use. If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon ● ● Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B (67 mm). Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing ● ● filter. Extension Tubes (sold separately) You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance When using the power zoom, the usable focal and magnification are shown below. length of the lens is limited. The focal length range within which the power zoom can operate is listed Focusing Distance Range (mm) Magnification (×) below (there are times when, depending on usage Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Max. Diameter and Length 77.4 x 96.0 mm/3.05 x 3.78 inch Weight Approx. 515g/18.2 oz Hood EW-73D (Sold Separately) Lens Cap E-67 II Case LP1116 (Sold Separately) POWER ZOOM ADAPTER PZ-E1 (Sold Separately) * Applies to 1/3-stop increments. With 1/2-stop increments, it will be f/22-38. Equivalent to 29-216 mm in the 35 mm film format. ● ● The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the lens. Add 24.2 mm when ● ● including the lens cap and dust cap. The size and weight listed are for the lens only, except as indicated. ● ● Extenders cannot be used with this lens. In addition, there are no close-up lenses designed for use with this lens. ● ● Aperture settings are specified on the camera. The camera automatically compensates for variations ● ● in the aperture setting when the camera is zoomed in or out. All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. ● ● Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. ● ● ENG-14...
  • Page 16 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). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/weee. ENG-15...
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