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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is a wide-angle Camera Firmware and Camera zoom lens for use with EOS R series cameras. Applications “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. Please use the latest versions of firmware and “STM”...
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.
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 ring Focus mode/Control selector switch (→ 8, 9) (→ 8, 9) Lens retracted position index (→ 7) Hood mount (→ 14) Zoom position index (→ 7, 11) Rubber ring (→ 6) Filter mounting thread (→ 15) Zoom ring (→ 7, 11) Image stabilizer switch (→...
Turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing usage. the camera’s lens release button. Detach the lens once it has stopped turning. Rubber rings can be replaced at a Canon Service Center. (chargeable) Please refer to the camera’s instructions for details. ENG-6...
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2. Shooting Preparations and Retracting Lens The lens is fitted with a retraction mechanism. This enables the length of the lens to be shortened in comparison to when shooting. Shooting is not possible when the lens is stored. Observe the following procedure to set the lens in the position for shooting. Preparations from Retraction to Shooting Retracting Lens Rotate the zoom ring from the shooting...
3. Setting the Focus Mode Focus mode/control selector switch Quickly turning the focusing ring (focusing/ control ring) may result in delayed focus. The lens’ focusing ring (focusing/control ring) is electronic. This lens supports both lens electronic MF and electronic full-time MF. When movie recording, the AF speed will be slower than the still photo shooting mode.
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4. Focusing/Control ring Table: List of Focus Mode and Focusing/Control The focusing/control ring can be used as either a focusing ring or a control ring. Ring Functions Using the Focus Mode/ Control Selector Switch Focusing/Control ring Focus mode/ Control selector switch *1 AF *3 CONTROL *2 MF...
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Focusing/Control ring Quickly turning the focusing ring (focusing/ The lens’ focusing ring (focusing/control ring) is control ring) may result in delayed focus. electronic. Setting the focus mode/control selector switch to This lens supports both lens electronic MF and CONTROL will fix the focus mode as AF. Table*4 electronic full-time MF.
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5. Zooming Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. Once a close-up subject is in focus, zooming may cause the subject to come out of focus. In this instance, move back from the subject and refocus.
Image Stabilizer. the Canon website. ** In addition to normal control, this reduced changes of the distortion around the screen periphery that often happen due to shaking with wide-angle lenses.
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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.
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7. 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...
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You can attach filters (Φ67) 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 PL-C B. Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing filter.
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 16-28mm f/2.8 Lens Construction 13 groups, 16 elements Maximum Aperture f/2.8 Minimum Aperture f/22 Angle of View Horizontal: 98° - 65°, Vertical: 74°10′ - 46°, Diagonal: 108°10′ - 75° Min. Focusing Distance 0.2 m/0.66 ft. (at 28 mm) Max.
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There are cases in which using the zoom function during continuous shooting may result in conspicuous image distortion. 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.
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