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Canon EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Instructions Manual

Canon EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Instructions Manual

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Summary of Contents for Canon EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

  • Page 1 EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Instruction...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon USM lens. The Canon EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens Features is a compact and lightweight standard zoom 1. Aspheric lens element for excellent imaging lens developed for EOS cameras* compatible performance. with EF-S lenses.
  • Page 3 unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or a Safety Precautions modifications should be made, you could be required to stop 1. Do not look at the sun or a bright light source operation of the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the through the lens or camera.
  • Page 4 Nomenclature Zoom position index Focus mode switch (→ 4) Focusing ring (→ 4) Hood mount (→ 9) Distance scale (→ 5, 8) Filter mounting thread (→ 8) Zoom ring (→ 5) Contacts (→ 4) Image stabilizer switch (→ 6) Lens mount index (→ 4) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→...
  • Page 5: Setting The Focus Mode

    Mounting and Detaching the Lens Setting the Focus Mode See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. To shoot in autofocus mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. To use only manual focusing, set the focus mode ¡After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and switch to MF, and focus by turning the focusing...
  • Page 6 Close-up Photography (Macro Photography) Zooming The lens can focus as close as 0.35 m/1.2 ft for close-ups (macro photography). To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. To focus at 0.35 m/1.2 ft, set the lens focus mode Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. switch to MF.
  • Page 7: Image Stabilizer

    Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER When you press the switch to shutter button ¡If you are not going to halfway, the Image use the image stabilizer Stabilizer will start function, set the switch to operating.
  • Page 8 Image Stabilizer ¡The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a ¡When you use a tripod, the Image Stabilizer blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. should be turned off to save battery power. ¡Set the STABILIZER switch to when you ¡The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long photography and photography with a monopod.
  • Page 9: Infinity Distance Mark

    You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. ¡Only one filter may be attached. ¡If you need a polarizing filter, use Canon’s PL-C 67mm polarizing filter. ¡To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood.
  • Page 10 Hood (Sold Separately) The EW-73B hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. 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 clockwise until the lens’s red dot is aligned with the hood’s stop position mark.
  • Page 11 Extension Tubes (Sold Separately) Gelatin Filter Holder (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 With the Gelatin Filter Holder, you can use filters II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and to create various effects. magnification are shown below. The Gelatin Filter Holder compatibility is shown below.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    ¡The EF1.4X II/EF2X II extenders cannot be used with this lens. Also, there is no compatible Close-up Lens. ¡All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. ¡Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 13 CT1-7553-006 © CANON INC. 2004 2006.9.1...