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Instructions

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Summary of Contents for RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS

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Page 2: ...e Please use the latest version of firmware with the camera in use Proper exposure may not be achieved during AE shooting with older versions of the camera firmware For details on whether the firmware is the latest version or not and for details on updating the firmware please check the Canon website Conventions used in these instructions Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage Sup...

Page 3: ...look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through a lens This may result in loss of sight z z Do not leave a lens in the sun without the lens cap attached The lens may concentrate entering sunlight and cause a malfunction or fire Caution Details pertaining to risks that may result in injury or damage to other objects z z Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or ...

Page 4: ...onment into a warm one condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts To prevent condensation in this case first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking it from a cold to warm environment Then take out the lens after it has warmed gradually Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one z z Please also read any lens related handling precau...

Page 5: ...against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ...

Page 6: ...0 Control ring 8 Focusing distance range selector switch 8 Lens mount 6 Lens mount index 6 Hood mount 9 Focus mode switch 7 Focusing ring 7 Rubber ring 6 Contacts 6 z z For detailed information reference page numbers are provided in parentheses ...

Page 7: ...ens place the lens with the rear end up and attach the dust cap to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched Make sure the lens and dust cap mount indexes are aligned when attaching the dust cap z z Contacts that are scratched soiled or have fingerprints on them may result in faulty connections or corrosion which may lead to malfunctions If the contacts get soiled clean them wit...

Page 8: ...rning the focusing ring 2 Setting the Focus Mode z z Quickly turning the focusing ring may result in delayed focus z z The lens focusing ring is electronic z z When AF operation is set to ONE SHOT manual focus is possible after autofocusing has been completed by continuing to press the shutter button halfway Full time manual focus However the camera settings need to be changed ...

Page 9: ...ontrol ring z z There are cases in which the sound of control ring operations may be recorded when shooting movies z z The clicking sensation of the control ring can be removed by the Canon Service Center chargeable 4 Control Ring 3 Setting the Focusing Distance Range Focusing distance range selector switch You can set the focusing distance range with a switch By setting a suitable focusing distan...

Page 10: ...utton 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 The hood can be reverse mounted on the lens for storage z z If the hood is not attached properly vignetting darkening of the perimete...

Page 11: ... Smoothing effect which results in a soft unique bokeh is created by controlling the amount of light that passes through the lens smoothing the edges of out of focus areas Without DS coating With DS coating Comparison of lens with and without DS coating and resulting out of focus areas z z The DS effect visual impact of softer edged out of focus highlights is strong when the DS lens is shot wide o...

Page 12: ...able as a guide and apply the exposure factor using ISO speed or shutter speed before shooting It is therefore recommended that you change the exposure level as much as possible during shooting or that you take pictures while checking the captured images Exposure Factor Guide to be followed when using a hand held exposure meter 1 stop display 3 f number displayed on camera f 1 2 f 1 4 f 1 6 f 1 8 ...

Page 13: ...erture not applicable when Peripheral Illumination Correction is used Since the amount of bokeh is less than that offered by the RF85mm F1 2 L USM lens depth of field will appear deeper in shots taken with the DS lens If you look inside the lens from the front the surface with DS coating will appear iridescent or you may see a round pattern in the center However these factors do not have any negat...

Page 14: ...tach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens z z Only one filter may be attached z z If you need a polarizing filter use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL C B z z Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing filter ...

Page 15: ...x 103 2 x 117 3 mm 4 06 x 4 62 in Weight Approx 1195 g 42 15 oz Hood ET 89 Lens Cap E 82 II Case LP1424 z z The lens length is measured from the lens mount surface to the front end of the lens Add 24 0 mm 0 94 in when including the lens cap and dust cap z z The maximum diameter length and weight listed are for the lens itself only z z Close up Lens cannot be attached because there is no size that ...

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