Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Instructions...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM is a Camera Firmware and Camera high magnification zoom lens for use with EOS Applications R series cameras* compatible with RF-S lenses. Please use the latest versions of firmware and * Images that have been cropped from the center applications with the camera in use.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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 may Warning result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 4: General Precautions

    General Precautions Handling Precautions Shooting Precautions Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as Focus again after recovering from the auto power in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can off status. cause the product to malfunction. To maintain the focus position in the shooting-ready If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a status, set [Auto power off] to [Disable] on the...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 Nomenclature Focusing/control ring (→ 7) Hood mount (→ 14) Zoom position index (→ 12) Filter mounting thread (→ 15) Zoom ring (→ 12) Contacts (→ 6) Lens mount index (→ 6) Lens mount (→ 6) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-5...
  • Page 7: Attaching And Detaching The Lens

    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.
  • Page 8 2. Focusing/control ring Use as a Focusing Ring The focusing/control ring can be used as either a focusing ring or a control ring. Set the focus mode (AF/MF) on the camera. To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the Focusing/control ring camera’s focus mode to AF.
  • Page 9 Focusing/control ring Use as a Control Ring The lens’ focusing ring (focusing/control ring) is electronic. Set the control ring function using the camera’s With a camera capable of electronic full-time menu. The control ring can be assigned the manual focus, manual focusing is possible functions that are commonly used with cameras, in both One-Shot AF and Servo AF modes.
  • Page 10 3. Taking Closeup Shots in the Manual Focusing (MF) Mode When using this lens, shots taken with the Wide-end Examples: camera’s manual focusing (MF) mode within a range of less than 50 mm from the wide end make the subject seem closer and larger than with the autofocus (AF) mode.
  • Page 11 Taking Closeup Shots in the Manual Focusing (MF) Mode Take the following steps for shooting in the [MF-only range]. Set the focusing/control ring on the camera to the focusing ring. Set the focusing mode on the camera to [MF]. Set the focal length to a wider setting than 50mm with the zoom ring. Turn the focusing ring in the short-range direction to move the focusing position from [AF in-focus range] to [MF-only range].
  • Page 12 Taking Closeup Shots in the Manual Focusing (MF) Mode It is possible to check the focusing position with the use of the camera’s focusing distance display function* Camera monitor display (image) Wide-angle focusing distance display (image) ③ ④ ① ② Telephoto focusing distance display (image) ④...
  • Page 13: Image Stabilizer

    4. Zooming 5. Image Stabilizer This function provides image stabilization appropriate for shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and panning shots). The Image Stabilizer is turned ON and OFF with the camera settings. Please refer to the camera's instructions for details. The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: Attaching The Hood

    6. Hood (Sold separately) The custom lens hood reduces unwanted light that causes flare and ghosting and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Attachment position mark Red dot Detaching the Hood Red dot Red dot Rotate the hood in the direction of the arrow until Attachment position mark Stop position mark...
  • Page 16 7. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. Only one filter may be attached. ENG-15...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens Construction 13 groups, 17 elements Maximum Aperture f/3.5-6.3 (1/3 stops), f/3.5-6.7 (1/2 stops) Minimum Aperture f/22-40 (1/3 stops), f/22-38 (1/2 stops) Angle of View Horizontal: 64°30' - 8°40', Vertical: 45°30' - 5°45', Diagonal: 74°20' - 10°25' AF Mode Focal Length 18 mm...
  • Page 18 Close-up Lens 250D/500D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens. You cannot use extenders. All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. Photos shown are for illustration purposes only. Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 19 CT1-D214-A 0122Ni © CANON INC. 2022...

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