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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM is a high Camera Firmware and magnification zoom lens for use with EOS R Camera Applications series cameras. Please use the latest versions of firmware and “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer.
Safety Precautions Precautions to ensure that the camera is used safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make sure all details are observed in order to prevent risks and injury to the user and other people. Details pertaining to risks that Warning may result in death or serious injury.
General Precautions Handling Precautions Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the product to malfunction. If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts.
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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 Focusing/control selector switch (→ 7) Focusing/control ring Zoom position index (→ 8) (→ 7) Hood mount (→ 12) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 9) Filter mounting thread (→ 13) Zoom ring (→ 8) Image stabilizer switch (→ 10) Contacts (→ 6) Lens mount index (→...
1. Attaching and Detaching the Lens Lens mount index Set the camera’s power switch to OFF when attaching or detaching the lens. Attach the lens cap before detaching the lens from the camera. After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up and attach the dust cap to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched.
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2. Focusing/control ring The focusing/control ring can be used as either a This lens does not have a focus mode switch. focusing ring or a control ring. Delayed focus may occur if the focusing ring (focusing/control ring) is quickly turned. Focusing/control ring The lens’...
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3. Zooming To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. Blurring may temporarily occur if the zoom ring is quickly turned. ENG-8...
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4. Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can be fixed to keep the lens at the shortest point. This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. Turn the zoom ring to Slide the zoom ring lock the widest position (24 lever in the direction...
5. Image Stabilizer The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other transportation. The Image Stabilizer operates for about two seconds after turning off the camera.
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Image Stabilizer The Image Stabilizer for this lens is suited to hand-held shots in the following conditions. In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. In locations where the flash cannot be used, such as art museums and theater stages. In situations where your footing is uncertain.
6. Hood The custom lens hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Attachment position mark Red dot Button Red dot Detaching the Hood Red dot Stop position mark Attachment position mark Keep your finger pressed down on the button located on the side of the hood, and then turn Attaching the Hood...
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Only one filter may be attached. It provides a magnification of 0.05x to 0.57x. If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B. Close-up Lens 250D cannot be attached Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing because there is no size that fits the lens.
Add 24.2 mm/0.95 in. when including the lens cap and dust cap. The maximum diameter, length and weight listed are for the lens itself only. All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Specifications Multiple exposure shooting is not possible when using this lens on certain cameras*. * EOS R, RP, Ra, R5, R6 There are cases in which using the zoom function during continuous shooting may result in conspicuous image distortion. There are cases in which excessive camera shake may result in conspicuous light irregularities. When the aperture is changed from the maximum aperture by an amount equivalent to one click only, the display of the aperture value may not change or may change by two clicks in some cases.
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