Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM Instruction On Mounting And Use Manual

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Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2

General Precautions .......................................................................... 3

Nomenclature .................................................................................... 5

1. Attaching and Detaching the Lens ................................................ 6

2. Setting the Focus Mode ................................................................ 8

3. Control Ring .................................................................................. 9

4. Manual/ Auto Aperture Operation ................................................ 10

5. Lens Function Button (AF Stop Button) ...................................... 12

6. Hood ............................................................................................ 13

7. Filters (Sold separately) ....................................................................15

Specifications .................................................................................. 20

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Page 1 Instructions Safety Precautions ................2 General Precautions ................3 Nomenclature ..................5 1. Attaching and Detaching the Lens ..........6 2. Setting the Focus Mode ..............8 3. Control Ring .................. 9 4. Manual/ Auto Aperture Operation ..........10 5. Lens Function Button (AF Stop Button) ........12 6.
Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM, RF24mm F1.4 L VCM, RF35mm F1.4 L VCM are wide angle lenses, RF50mm F1.4 L VCM is a standard lens, and RF85mm F1.4 L VCM is a medium telephoto lens, all are for use with the EOS R series cameras.
Page 3 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 result in death or Warning serious injury.
Page 4 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, ●...
Page 5 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions.
Page 6 Nomenclature Focus mode switch (→ 8) Focusing ring (→ 8) Control ring (→ 9) Iris index (→ 10) Hood mount (→ 13) Iris ring (→ 10) Rubber ring (→ 7) Rear filter holder* (→ 16) Filter mounting thread (→ 15) Contacts (→ 6) Lens function button Lens mount (→ 6) (AF stop button) (→ 12) Lens mount index (→ 6) Iris ring lock release switch (→ 10) * This is included with the lens (excluding RF50mm F1.4 L VCM and RF85mm F1.4 L VCM). However, it is not attached to the lens at the time of purchase.
Page 7 1. Attaching and Detaching the Lens Lens mount index Lens release button Dust cap Attaching the Lens Align the lens mount indexes of the lens and camera, and turn the lens clockwise until you hear a click. Detaching the Lens Turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the camera’s lens release button.
Page 8 The lens mount has a rubber ring to improve dust-resistance and water- resistance performance. This rubber ring may cause friction marks to appear around the camera’s lens mount, although this will have no effect on usage. ● Rubber rings can be replaced at Canon Service Center. (chargeable) ENG-7...
Page 9 2. Setting the Focus Mode Focus mode switch Focusing ring 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. ●...
Page 10 ● There are cases in which the sound of control ring operations may be recorded when shooting movies. ● The clicking sensation of the control ring can be removed by the Canon Service Center. (chargeable) ● The focus ring can be used as the control ring by changing the camera settings*.
Page 11 4. Manual/ Auto Aperture Operation The aperture value can be set using the iris ring. At the time of shipment, it is set to auto aperture operation. Iris ring lock release switch Manual aperture operation While sliding the iris ring lock release switch in the direction of the arrow, turn the iris ring to match the iris index between 1.4 and 16.
Page 12 Manual/ Auto Aperture Operation ● When performing manual aperture operation using the iris ring, the actual aperture value may differ from the aperture value displayed on the camera. ● Some cameras *¹ *², have the following limitations. • The iris ring cannot be used to set the aperture value when shooting still images.
Page 13 5. Lens Function Button (AF Stop Button) In the default settings, the lens function button serves as a AF stop button. You can assign different functions to the button from the [Customize buttons] section of the camera. Please refer to the camera’s instructions for details. Lens function button (AF stop button) Use as a AF stop button...
Page 14 6. Hood The custom lens hood reduces unwanted light that causes flare and ghosting and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Attaching the Hood Align the red attachment position mark on the hood with the red dot on the front of the lens, and then turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until you hear a click.
Page 15 Hood Detaching the Hood Keep your finger pressed down on the button located on the side of the hood, and then turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until the attachment position mark on the hood is aligned with the red dot on the front of the lens to detach it.
Page 16 You can attach filters (ø67) 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. ENG-15...
Page 17 Filters (Sold separately) When using sheet type filters (excluding RF50mm F1.4 L VCM and RF85mm F1.4 L VCM) A rear filter holder is included with this lens. Download the filter template files, print them out, then lay the filter over the template and cut to match. Then insert the filter in the rear filter holder.
Page 18 Filters (Sold separately) ● Only one filter with a thickness of 0.2 mm/0.008 in. or less may be used. ● When printing the template, make sure that the illustration size remains the same. Check that the printed-out size is the same as the measurements shown in the illustration.
Page 19 Filters (Sold separately) Insert the filter into the rear filter holder in the direction of the arrow. Projections Filter indexes Filter Check the filter after insertion. ② Opening ① Outside the holder ① Check the insertion of the filter ② Check the insertion of the (is it within the rear filter holder filter (does the filter cover frame?, are the 4 corners...
Page 20 Filters (Sold separately) Attach the rear filter holder to the back of the lens. Align the attachment position mark on the lens body with the index on the rear filter holder. Turn in the direction of the arrow until the rear filter holder index aligns with the stop position mark on the lens body.
Page 21 Specifications RF20mm F1.4 L VCM RF24mm F1.4 L VCM Focal Length/ 20mm f/1.4 24mm f/1.4 Aperture Lens Construction 11 groups, 15 elements 11 groups, 15 elements Maximum Aperture f/1.4 Minimum Aperture f/16 Horizontal: 84°, Vertical: Horizontal: 74°, Vertical: Angle of View 62°, Diagonal: 94°...
Page 22 Specifications RF35mm F1.4 L VCM RF50mm F1.4 L VCM Focal Length/ 35mm f/1.4 50mm f/1.4 Aperture Lens Construction 11 groups, 14 elements 11 groups, 14 elements Maximum Aperture f/1.4 Minimum Aperture f/16 Horizontal: 54°, Vertical: Horizontal: 40°, Vertical: Angle of View 38°, Diagonal: 63°...
Page 23 Specifications RF85mm F1.4 L VCM Focal Length/ 85mm f/1.4 Aperture Lens Construction 10 groups, 14 elements Maximum Aperture f/1.4 Minimum Aperture f/16 Angle of View Horizontal: 24°, Vertical: 16°, Diagonal: 28°30’ Min. Focusing 0.75m/2.46 ft. Distance Max. Magnification 0.12x Approx. 283 x 190 mm/ Field of View 11.14 x 7.48 in.
Page 24 Multiple exposure shooting is not possible on certain cameras* (excluding RF50mm F1.4 L VCM and RF85mm F1.4 L VCM). * EOS R, RP, Ra, R5, R5C, R6 ● All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. ● Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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