Canon lens EFS 18200mm f3556 IS User Manual

EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Instruction
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The Canon EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is
a high-performance high-magnification zoom
lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer, and
has been developed for digital SLRs
compatible with EF-S lenses*.
¡“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer.Features
1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalenteffect of a shutter speed four stops faster*.
This function provides optimal image
stabilization depending on shooting conditions
(such as shooting still subjects and following...

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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 warm one, condensation...

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Nomenclature
Zoom ring 
lock lever (→ 6)
Contacts
(→ 4)
Focus mode switch (→ 4)
Image stabilizer switch ( → 7)
Hood mount (→ 5)
Lens mount index (→ 4)
Filter mounting 
thread (→ 9)
Zoom ring (→ 5)
Focusing ring (→ 4) Zoom position index (
→ 5)
For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parenth\
eses (→ **).
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1Mounting and Detaching the Lens
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.
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3Hood (Sold Separately)
To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring.
Be sure to finish zooming before focusing.
Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect
the focus.
4Zooming
The EW-78D 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.
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5Fixing the Zoom Ring
The zoom ring can be fixed to keep the lens at the shortest point. This \
function is convenient for
carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending\
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1Turn the zoom ring to
the widest position
(18mm).2Slide the zoom ring
lock lever in the
direction indicated by
the arrow.
¡To release the zoomring, slide the zoom ring
lock lever in the direction
opposite to the arrow.
The zoom ring can only be locked at maximum wide angle.
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6Image Stabilizer
You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF
mode.
This function provides optimal image stabilization
depending on shooting conditions (such as
shooting still subjects and following shots).
1Set the STABILIZER switch to  .¡If you are not going to use the imagestabilizer function, set the switch to  .
2When you press the shutter button
halfway, the Image Stabilizer will
start operating.
¡Make sure the image in the viewfinder isstable, then press the shutter button the
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Image Stabilizer
The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under\
 the following
conditions.
¡In semi-darkened areas such as indoors oroutdoors at night. 
¡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. ¡When panning subjects in motion.
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7Filters (Sold Separately)
You can attach filters 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 CanonCircular Polarizing Filter (72mm).
¡To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood.
8Extension Tubes (Sold Separately)
You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25
II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and
magnification are shown below.
Camera-to-Subject  Magnification
Distance (mm)
Near Far...