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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon’s EF16-35mm f/2.8L III USM is a Camera Firmware super-wide-angle zoom lens for use with When using this lens, please check the Canon website EOS cameras. ● ● for the latest camera firmware. If the camera’s firmware is not the latest version, be sure to update to the latest “USM”...
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 ●...
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.
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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.
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Nomenclature Focus mode switch (→ 7) Distance scale (→ 8) Hood mount (→ 9) Zoom ring (→ 7) Zoom position index (→ 7) Rubber ring (→ 6) Filter mounting thread Contacts (→ 6) (→ 10) Focusing ring (→ 7) Lens mount index (→ 6) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→...
2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Zooming To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. mode switch to AF. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus.
4. Infinity Compensation Mark 5. Infrared Index Infrared Index Distance index Infinity compensation mark To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus The infrared index corrects the focus setting when point that results from changes in temperature, using monochrome infrared film. Focus on the subject there is a margin at the infinity (∞) position.
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6. Hood The EW-88D hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Red dot Stop position mark Button ● Removing Red dot Keep your finger pressed down on the button Attachment position mark located on the side of the hood, and then rotate the hood in the direction of the arrow until the ●...
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You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 thread on the front of the lens. II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. Attach the Canon PROTECT filter (82 mm) to get ● ● the best performance from the camera’s dust- Focusing Distance Magnification (×)
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.
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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-12...
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