Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, Instructions Manual

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2. Focusing/control ring

The focusing/control ring can be used as either a 

focusing ring or a control ring.

Focusing/control ring

Focusing/control selector switch

Use as a Focusing Ring

Set the focusing/control selector switch to 

FOCUS. Set the focus mode (AF/MF) using the 

camera settings.

To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the 

camera's focus mode to AF.

To use only manual focusing (MF), set the 

camera's focus mode to MF, and focus by turning 

the focusing ring (focusing/control ring).

z

This lens does not have a focus mode switch.

z

Delayed focus may occur if the focusing ring 

(focusing/control ring) is quickly turned.

z

When the AF does not operate after switching 

the focus mode from [MF] to [AF] and when the 

focus mode is not displayed on the camera’s 

menu, turn the focus ring in the direction of 

[Infinity] until the focusing position is within the 

[AF in-focus range].

•  It is not possible to switch the focus mode 

to [AF] if the focus lens’s focusing position 

is within the [MF-only range], at which the 

focus can only be aligned in the MF mode.

•  Refer to 3. Taking Closeup Shots in the 

Manual Focusing (MF) Mode for further 

details.