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Extender EF 1.4x II
Lens Attachment
EF 135mm
EF 180mm
EF 200mm
EF 200mm
EF 300mm
f/2L USM f/3.5L Macro USM f/1.8L USM
f/2.8L II USM f/2.8L IS USM f/4L IS USM
Focal Length (mm)
189
252
280
280
420
*4
f-stop (f)
2.5 ~ 45
4.5
~ 45
2.5 ~ 32
2.5 ~ 32
4 ~ 45
Max. Magnification (x)
0.27
1.40
0.12
0.22
0.15
*10
AF
K
K
K
K
K
Lens Attachment
EF 400mm
EF 500mm
EF 600mm
EF 1200mm EF 70-200mm EF70-200m
f/5.6L USM f/4L IS USM
f/4L IS USM
f/5.6L USM
f/2.8L USM F/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length (mm)
560
700
840
1,680
98 ~ 280
f-stop (f)
8 ~ 45
5.6 ~ 64
5.6 ~ 64
8 ~ 45
4 ~ 45
Max. Magnification (x)
0.18
0.17
0.17
0.12
0.22
K
* 11
K
K
×
K
*9
AF
Extender EF 2.5x II
Lens Attachment
EF 135mm
EF 180mm
EF 200mm
EF 200mm
EF 300mm
f/2L USM f/3.5L Macro USM f/1.8L USM
f/2.8L II USM
f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length (mm)
270
360
400
400
600
*4
f-stop (f)
4 ~ 64
6.7
~ 64
3.5 ~ 45
5.6 ~ 64
5.6 ~ 64
Max. Magnification (x)
0.38
2.00
0.18
0.32
0.28
×
AF
K
K
K
K
Lens Attachment
EF 400mm
EF 500mm
EF 600mm
EF 1200mm EF 70-200mm EF 70-200mm EF 70-200mm
f/5.6L USM f/4L IS USM
f/4L IS USM
f/5.6L USM f/2.8L IS USM f/2.8 L IS USM
Focal Length (mm)
800
1,000
1,200
2,400
140 ~ 400
140 ~ 400
f-stop (f)
11 ~ 64
8 ~ 90
8 ~ 90
11 ~ 64
5.6 ~ 64
Max. Magnification (x)
0.18
0.25
0.24
0.18
0.33
×
×
AF
K
*11*12
K
*11*12
K
*9
*1. Maximum number of Hood III / IV attachable. In the case of zoom lenses,
the maximum number applies to the shortest focal length.
*2. Mechanical full-time manual focusing built-in.
*3. Micro motor.
*4. Data based on EOS models with exposures displayed in 1/2 stop
increments. It varies slightly with the EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D, EOS-1V, EOS-1N,
EOS-1 and EOS-3.
*5. With EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro.
*6. Extension Tube EF 12 can be used with EF lenses except the EF 14mm
f/2.8L USM, 50mm f/1.0L USM, and lenses which cannot be focused
manually.
*7. Extension Tube EF 25 can be used with EF lenses except the EF 14mm
f/2.8L USM, 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, 20mm f/2.8 USM, 24mm f/1.4L USM,
50mm f/1.0L USM, 17-35mm f/2.8L USM at the shorter focal lengths,
20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM at the shorter focal lengths, TS-E 45mm, and
lenses which cannot be focused manually.
*8. Image circle dia. 58.6 mm.
*9. If the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens is attached to an EOS camera having
multiple focusing points and an Extender is attached to the lens, only the
center focusing point will be usable for AF.
*10. The autofocusing range is from 0.8m / 2.6ft to infinity.
*11. With the EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D, EOS-1V and EOS-3, AF is possible with the
center focusing point.
*12. The Image Stabilizer does not operate with the following cameras:
EOS 650, 620, 630 / 600, RT, 700, 750, 850, EOS-1, A2/A2E, 10s, Elan,
Rebel / Rebel S, Rebel II / Rebel SII.
NC : Not compatible with Gelatin Filter Holder III / IV.
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EF 300mm
EF 400mm
EF400mm
f/2.8L IS USM f/4.0L DO IS USM
420
560
560
5.6 ~ 45
4 ~ 45
5.6 ~ 45
0. 33
0.22
0.17
K
K
K
EF 70-200mm
EF100-400mm
f/4L USM
f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
98 ~ 280
98 ~ 280
140 ~ 560
*4
4 ~ 45
5.6 ~ 45
6.7 ~ 54
0.24
0.31
0.28
K
K
K
*11*12
EF 300mm
EF 400mm
EF400mm
f/4L IS USM
f/2.8L IS USM
f/4.0 L DO IS USM
600
800
800
8 ~ 64
5.6 ~ 64
8 ~ 64
0.47
0.31
0.24
×
K
*11 *12
K
EF100-400mm
f/4L USM
f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
140 ~ 400
200 ~ 800
5.6 ~ 64
8 ~ 64
9.5 ~ 76
0.33
0.45
0.41
×
K
K
*11
*12
( K = possible × = impossible)
LENSES
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Summary of Contents for Canon Canon EF Lenses

  • Page 1 Extender EF 1.4x II Lens Attachment EF 135mm EF 180mm EF 200mm EF 200mm EF 300mm EF 300mm EF 400mm EF400mm f/2L USM f/3.5L Macro USM f/1.8L USM f/2.8L II USM f/2.8L IS USM f/4L IS USM f/2.8L IS USM f/4.0L DO IS USM Focal Length (mm) f-stop (f) 2.5 ~ 45...
  • Page 2 When you have an image in mind, you must choose a lens which can capture that image. And whatever that image may be, you can be sure that Canon has the lens you need. Whether it is a 15mm fisheye or a 1200mm super telephoto, all Canon EF lenses feature the finest materials (especially the L-series lenses) and technologies.
  • Page 3 Getting Everything In If your mind’s eye calls for a very wide shot, how about one of the three ultra-wide zoom lenses? The zoom range of these lenses suits the vast majority of wide-angle shots you will ever take. Or, try a standard zoom lens with a focal length from wide to telephoto to get the most out of your camera.
  • Page 4 All-Around, Practical Lenses Very likely, your first EF lens will be (or was) one of these lenses. After all, they feature the most popular focal lengths. From wide-angle to telephoto, you get the best of both worlds. The ten lenses in this category give you a choice of zoom ranges and maximum apertures.
  • Page 5 17.7 inches (0.45m) optical performance — it has an at all focal lengths. Canon’s Micro USM Aspherical lens element for better provides the quick and quiet AF, and optical quality, and its close-focusing...
  • Page 6 EF 70-200mm f/4L USM For years, the most popular professional A truly professional L-series telephoto lens in the entire Canon line-up. Superbly zoom lens, with reduced size and weight sharp and versatile, its constant f/2.8 for applications where portability is maximum aperture makes it a favorite important.
  • Page 7 EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM The most affordable of Canon’s long A significant lens in the history of Canon telephoto zooms, this lens is excellent optics, this was the first SLR lens in the for subjects from portraits to wildlife and world to offer Image Stabilization —...
  • Page 8 USM and full-time and the AF is what you’d expect from a manual focusing capability, offers the professional Canon lens with USM — fast speed and handling pros expect. and silent, with smooth full-time manual focus available at any time.
  • Page 9 Combine a fast f/1.8 aperture with The most affordable fixed focal length 28mm wide-angle focal length, and add wide-angle lens in the Canon EF line-up Canon’s Ultrasonic Motor AF. The result continues to give benefits difficult or is this surprisingly affordable fixed focal impossible to find with zooms.
  • Page 10 EF 85mm f/1.2L USM EF 85mm f/1.8 USM The fastest telephoto lens in the entire Sharp. Lightweight. Responsive. These Canon EF line-up, and the world’s fastest are just a few adjectives that describe 85mm autofocus lens. This exquisite this terrific portrait-length telephoto professional lens is obviously popular lens.
  • Page 11 “core” image at apertures from f/2.8 thru focusing are among its optical highlights, 5.6; images taken at apertures smaller and it’s fully compatible with Canon’s than f/5.6 are always sharp. Autofocus EF 1.4x II and 2x II tele extenders. A...
  • Page 12 Its image quality, aided by both the frame with a subject the size of a Fluorite and UD-glass, is stellar, and postcard. Like all of Canon’s fixed focal its advanced IS even works on a rock- length L-series lenses above 135mm, steady tripod —...
  • Page 13 See a Different Dimension A super telephoto lens can make an ordinary scene into an extraordinary one. Its ability to see surpasses that of the human eye. It can compress images and make them look as if they come from another dimension. It opens up new realms of photographic expression.
  • Page 14 5.4 m. It has the same weather-resistant bridging distances in sports, wildlife, gaskets and sealed focusing and focus and many other applications — including pre-set rings as Canon’s other Image commercial and fashion for the distinct Stabilized super-telephoto lenses. “compressed” telephoto character and totally out-of-focus backgrounds its images can possess.
  • Page 15 The small things we see and ignore every day can actually reveal much surprise and fascination up close. A world all their own. Canon offers several ways to discover this world. The four EF macro lenses are the most effective and versatile, while the three screw-on Close-up lenses are the most convenient.
  • Page 16 EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM •f/5.6 •1/6 sec. EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM Many EOS shooters consider this two One of the sharpest lenses in the entire professional lenses in one: a superior- EOS system, and a brilliant all-around performance portrait-length tele with a telephoto lens that can focus to true fast f/2.8 aperture and lightning-quick...
  • Page 17 For Advanced Photo Work With a Canon TS-E lens, you can control the angle of the plane of focus and the picture’s perspective. The effects of large-format camera movements can be obtained with TS-E lenses for EOS cameras. Although manual focusing is required, automatic aperture control enables autoexposure and autoexposure bracketing.
  • Page 18 Technology Where It Counts Canon’s innovations put your images on film quickly, quietly, and easily with outstanding results. Ultrasonic Motors (USM) Aspherical Lenses The Ultrasonic Motor (USM) in Canon Ordinary spherical elements have an EF lenses is the world’s first lens-based inherent flaw in that the point of focus motor.
  • Page 19: Image Stabilizer

    With Image Full-Time Manual Focusing Stabilizer off Canon EF lenses and EOS cameras have very high AF precision. Optimum focus can be achieved quickly for almost any shooting situation. Recent EOS cameras have been equipped with multiple focusing points for higher flexibility in composing a photo while using AF.
  • Page 20 At a soccer be exchanged. Canon EF lenses do not game, for example, you can preset the use such mechanical links at all. About focus for the goal.
  • Page 21 Canon EF Lenses Limited only by your imagination. Ultra-Wide Zoom EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 lll...
  • Page 22 Canon EF Lens Specifications & Accessories Table L L e e n n s s C C o o n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n L L e e n n s s A A n n g g l l e e o o f f V V i i e e w w ( ( h h o o r r i i z z o o n n t t a a l l •...