Canon lens EF 24105mm f4L IS USM User Manual

EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Instruction
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens is a
high-performance standard zoom lens
developed for EOS cameras. It is equipped
with an Image Stabilizer, and covers a wide
range of focal lengths from wide angle to
mid-telephoto.
¡“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer.
¡“USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor.Features
1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalenteffect of a shutter speed three stops faster.*
2. Aspheric and super UD lens elements for excellent imaging...

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aSafety Precautions
aSafety Precautions•Do not look at the sun or a bright light source
through the lens or camera. Doing so could result
in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through
the lens is especially hazardous.
• Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do
not leave the lens under the sun without the
lens cap attached. This is to prevent the lens from
concentrating the sun’s rays, which could cause a
fire.
Handling Cautions• If the lens is taken from a cold environment into
a...

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Distance scale (→ 8)Infrared index (→ 8)
Contacts (→ 4)
Focus mode switch (→ 5)
Image stabilizer switch ( → 6)
Hood mount (→ 9)
Lens mount index (→ 4)
Filter mounting 
thread (→ 10)
Zoom ring (→ 5)
Focusing ring (→ 5) Zoom position index
(→ 5)
Nomenclature
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See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.
¡After detaching the lens, place the lens with the
rear end up to prevent the lens surface and
electrical contacts from getting scratched.
¡ If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have
fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty
connections can result. The camera and lens
may not operate properly.
¡ If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on
them, clean them with a soft cloth.
¡ If you remove the lens, cover it...

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2.Setting the Focus Mode3. Zooming
After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus
manually by pressing the shutter button halfway
and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual
focus)
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
f ocusing ring. The focusing ring always works,
regardless of the focus mode.To  z oom, turn the lens’ zoom ring.
Be sure to finish zooming before...

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4. Image Stabilizer
You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode.
The image stabilizer in this lens is
effective for hand-held shots under
the following conditions.
¡ In semi-darkened areas such as
indoors or outdoors at night.
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In locations where flash
photography is prohibited, such as
art museums and theater stages.
¡ In situations where your footing is
uncertain.
¡ In situations where fast shutter
settings cannot be used.
1Set the STABILIZER
switch to  .
¡If you are not going to
use the...

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Image Stabilizer
¡When you use a tripod, the ImageStabilizer should be turned off to save
battery power.
¡The stabilizer is equally effective for hand- held photography and photography with a
monopod.
¡The image stabilizer function also operates when the lens is used with an
Extension Tube EF12 ll or EF25 ll.
¡Pictures may look distorted after being taken depending on the camera, but this
doesnt affect shooting.
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If you set the camera’s Custom Function to
change the assigned button to operate the...

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5.Infinity Compensation Mark
To  compensate for shifting of the infinity focus
point that results from changes in temperature.
The infinity position at normal temperature is the
point at which the vertical line of the L mark is
aligned with the distance indicator on the
distance scale.
F or accurate manual focusing on subjects at
infinity distance, look through the viewfinder while
rotating the focusing ring.
The infrared index corrects the focus setting
when using monochrome infrared film. Focus...

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The EW-83H hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain,
snow, and dust.
To  attach the hood, align the hood’s attachment position mark with the red dot on the front of the
lens, then turn the hood as shown by the arrow until the lens red dot is aligned with the hoods stop
position mark.
The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage.
¡Pa rt of the picture may be blocked if the hood is not attached properly.
¡When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp...