Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Developed for EOS cameras, the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM, EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 300mm f/4L USM, and EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lenses feature built-in ultrasonic motors. The USM enables quick and quiet autofocusing. This is especially advantageous for sports photography when quick focusing is required and for stage performances when quietness is essential.
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Nomenclature Hood mount* Distance scale window Distance scale Focusing ring Inframed mark* Tripod mount mounting holes* Distance index Contacts Lens mount index Focusing mode switch Focusing distance range switch *1) EF135mm f/2L USM EF200mm f/2.8L II USM *2,3) EF200mm f/2.8L II USM EF300mm f/4L USM EF400mm f/5.6L USM ENG-2...
After detaching the lens, • Remove the lens cap by attach the dust cap to the rear 1. Attaching and pressing the clasps. of the lens to prevent the Detaching the Lens contacts and lens from getting scratched. Detaching the lens Attaching the lens to the If the contacts are dirty, •...
2. Setting the Focus 3. Manual touch-up 4. Switching the Mode focusing Focusing Distance Range To set the AF mode, set the This lens enables manual focus mode switch to AF. To focusing even in the autofocus The focusing distance range disable the autofocus mode and mode.
The following applies to the EF 135 mm f/2L USM, EF 200 mm f/2.8L II USM, and EF 400 mm f/5.6L USM lense: Before switching the focusing range, turn the focusing ring to select a • focusing distance somewhere within the desired range. If you do not set the lens to a focusing distance that is within the •...
distance scale is aligned with infrared mark to compensate for 6. Setting the Aperture the top of the letter "L." the focusing difference. Also The lens aperture is set with the To ensure accurate focus, look use an infrared filter on the camera.
9. Tripod Mount When compensating for the • focusing difference, set the (for EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 300mm f/4L USM, focus mode switch to MF and and EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lenses) use the focusing ring. The position of the infrared •...
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10. Hood The hood guards the front part of the lens against EF 300mm f/4L USM, and EF 400mm f/5.6L USM rain, snow, dust and stray light which may cause lenses (pull-out type) Pull out the hood all the way, then turn it in the flare and ghost images.
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EF 300 mm f/4L USM When a circular polarizing filter by 1.4 and 2 respectively, lens, the lens switches is required, use Canon's and the maximum aperture automatically to manual polarizing filter PL-C. The focus. respectively decreases by 1 polarizing filter cannot be stop and 2 stops.
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° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° * The lens length is measured from the front end to the mounting end. With the front and rear lens caps attached, add 21.5 mm. * The dimensions and weight exclude any attachments.
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