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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the VIV-13MM-C Ultra Wide Aspherical Lens. This lens will provide you with 

many unique and exciting photo taking opportunities which we hope you will enjoy.

Features of Your Lens:

Your 13mm Ultra Wide Aspherical Lens is designed with its own mount. Users can take photographs 

easily without installing an additional adaptor by mounting the lens directly onto the camera.

Please read these directions prior to using your lens.  

-Super Spectra coatings

-113.8º diagonal angle 

-Uses hybrid aspherical lens

-Reduces flare and ghost 

-Minimum focusing distance of 12 inches

-Fixed petal-type hood

-Can be used with Canon film and digital SLR cameras 

Brightness Control

Summary of Contents for 13MM-C

Page 1: ...VIV 13MM C INSTRUCTION MANUAL 13mm Ultra Wide Aspherical Lens ...

Page 2: ...in this product which result from accident abuse misuse failure to operate the product in accordance with relevant instructions neglect immersion in or exposure to chemicals or liquids extremes of climate fungus excessive wear and tear cosmetic damage and defects resulting from other extraneous causes such as unauthorised disassembly repair or modification This warranty shall not extend to any inc...

Page 3: ...ude in package a Evidence of date and place of original purchase for example a copy of your sales receipt b Detailed description of your problem c When possible a sample evidencing the problem STEP 3 Return item insured to in the U S Vivitar Attn Technical Support 195 Carter Drive Edison NJ 08817 When service is complete the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid In the event the product...

Page 4: ...spherical Lens is designed with its own mount Users can take photographs easily without installing an additional adaptor by mounting the lens directly onto the camera Please read these directions prior to using your lens Super Spectra coatings 113 8º diagonal angle Uses hybrid aspherical lens Reduces flare and ghost Minimum focusing distance of 12 inches Fixed petal type hood Can be used with Cano...

Page 5: ... 4 A Quick Look at Your Device 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Depth of Field Scale 2 Focus Scaling Ring 3 Focusing Ring 4 Hood Locking Area 5 Mount 6 Aperture Adjustment Ring ...

Page 6: ...g reference point or line with the lens ring mount of the camera Next push the lens into the camera and turn the lens softly until it makes a clicking sound and the depth of field scale is positioned on the upper part of the camera Hold the hood locking area of the lens gently and press the lens release button on the camera Turn the lens in the opposite direction as when attaching and carefully pu...

Page 7: ...w the steps below 1 When focusing on a subject from a long distance turn the focus ring to the right to 1 and focus on the clearest subject by using the indication signal on the camera or by checking visually 2 When focusing on a subject from a short distance turn the focus ring to the left 1 to and focus on the clearest subject by using the indication signal on the camera or by checking visually ...

Page 8: ...en using your lens 5 6 and 8 are 1 stop apart 1EV Set a 0 5 stop 0 5EV between 5 6 and 8 When you turn the aperture adjustment ring between 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 and 1 4 you are making 1 stop each turn Brightness can be set more precisely by making half stops as well see below Aperture adjustment ring markings ...

Page 9: ... is not specifically geared to your camera If the F stop is set above 8 you may not be able to set the correct focus due to difficulty in viewing the subject through the camera s viewfinder Turn the aperture adjustment ring and fully open it when attaching this lens to the camera and then turn the aperture adjustment ring again to set the depth of focus and brightness you want prior to shooting ...

Page 10: ...set to Av and the brightness is set by turning the aperture adjustment ring Therefore the shutter speed is not required to be set additionally as when using the M mode The camera settings discussed apply to the Canon 40D camera Settings for the camera or the menu may be changed depending on the model or due to a menu upgrade Refer to your camera manual or contact the camera manufacturer for more d...

Page 11: ... 10 Specifications Filter size None F stop range F2 8 22 Maxium diameter 87 0mm Angle of View 115 7 APS C 89 9 Group Elements 10 14 Length 3 78 96 1mm Weight 19 47 oz 552g ...

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