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Related Manuals for Canon EF-S17-55MM F/2.8 IS USM
Summary of Contents for Canon EF-S17-55MM F/2.8 IS USM
- Page 1 EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Instruction...
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Page 2: Conventions Used In This Instruction
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens is a large-aperture, high-performance standard zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer. It has been developed for EOS cameras* compatible with EF-S lenses. * As of February 2010, only the EOS 7D, EOS 50D,... -
Page 3: Handling Cautions
a Safety Precautions • Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous. • Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached. - Page 4 Nomenclature Hood mount (→ 9) Filter mounting thread (→ 8) Zoom ring (→ 5) Image stabilizer switch (→ 6) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). Zoom position index (→ 5) Focusing ring (→ 4) Distance scale (→...
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Page 5: Mounting And Detaching The Lens
Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. ¡After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched. ¡If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty connections can result. -
Page 6: Infinity Compensation Mark
Zooming To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect the focus. Infinity Compensation Mark Infinity Compensation Mark Distance index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature. -
Page 7: Image Stabilizer
Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER switch to ¡If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to When you press the shutter button halfway, the Image Stabilizer will start operating. - Page 8 Image Stabilizer ¡The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. ¡Set the STABILIZER switch to are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set , the image stabilizer function may introduce errors.
- Page 9 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 the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (77mm). ¡To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood.
- Page 10 Hood (Sold Separately) The EW-83J 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 as shown by the arrow until the lens' red dot is aligned with the hood's stop position mark.
- Page 11 Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) Attaching a 500D (77mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. Magnification will be 0.23× – 0.03×. ¡Close-up Lens 250D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens. ¡Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing.
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Page 12: Specifications
¡The EF1.4X II/EF2X II extenders cannot be used with this lens. ¡Aperture settings are specified on the camera. ¡All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. ¡Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. 17 – 55 mm f/2.8... - Page 13 CT1-7564-009 © CANON INC. 2006 2010.2...