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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens is a high-performance standard zoom lens developed for EOS cameras. It is equipped with an Image Stabilizer, and covers a wide range of focal lengths from wide angle to mid-telephoto.
a Safety Precautions 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. •...
The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced water- and dust-resistance. The rubber ring may cause slight abrasions around the camera's lens mount, but this will not cause any problems. If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost. ENG-4...
2. Setting the Focus Mode 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. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode.
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4. 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.
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Image Stabilizer ¡The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. ¡Set the STABILIZER switch to you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to image stabilizer function may introduce errors.
5. Infinity Compensation Mark Infinity compensation mark Distance index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale.
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7. Hood The EW-83H 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.
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.
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10. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) Attaching a 500D (77mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. Magnification will be 0.34× – 0.05×. ¡Close-up Lens 250D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens. ¡Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing.
¡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. 24-105 mm f/4...