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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF135mm f/2L USM, the EF200mm Features f/2.8L II USM, the EF300mm f/4L USM, and the 1. UD lens elements (in the EF135mm f/2L EF400mm f/5.6L USM are high-performance USM, the EF200mm f/2.8L II USM, the telephoto lenses designed for EOS cameras.
a Safety Precautions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is a Safety Precautions subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any • Do not look at the sun or a bright light source interference received, including interference that may cause through the lens or camera.
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Focus mode switch (→ 4) Tripod mounting location* (→ 7) *1) EF135mm f/2L USM • EF200mm f/2.8L II USM *2,3) EF200mm f/2.8L II USM • EF300mm f/4L USM • EF400mm f/5.6L USM For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→...
1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens 2. Setting the Focus Mode See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. After detaching the lens, place the lens with the To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus rear end up to prevent the lens surface and mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the...
The infinity position at normal temperature is the EF135mm f/2L USM : point at which the vertical line of the L mark is q 0.9 m / 3.0 ft. – ∞ w 1.6 m / 5.2 ft. – ∞...
5. Infrared Index 6. Depth-of-Field Scale (EF200mm f/2.8L II USM • EF300mm f/4L USM • EF400mm f/5.6L USM) The infrared index corrects the focus setting The depth of field is the distance in front of and when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on behind the plane of focus on the subject that the subject manually, then adjust the distance appears sharp.
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7. Using the Tripod Mount (EF200mm f/2.8L II USM • EF300mm f/4L USM • EF400mm f/5.6L USM) Adjusting the Revolving Mount You can loosen the orientation lock-knob on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions.
The lens hood can reduce unwanted reflections and also protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, dust, and other substances. EF135mm f/2L USM • EF200mm f/2.8L II USM EF300mm f/4L USM Attach and align the hood to the hood mount on...
Attaching a 500D Close-up Lens enables close- on the front of the lens. up photography. The magnification will be as follows: If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon EF135mm f/2L USM (72mm) Circular Polarizing Filter. 0.48× – 0.27×...
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11. Extension Tubes (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. EF135mm f/2L USM EF300mm f/4L USM Camera-to-Subject Camera-to-Subject Magnification Magnification Distance (mm) Distance (mm)
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12. Extenders (Sold separately) With Extender EF1.4X ll or EF2X ll attached, the lens specifications will change as follows: EF135mm f/2L USM Angle of view Focal length Aperture Maximum magnification (×) (mm) Diagonal Vertical Horizontal EF1.4X II f/2.8-45 13° 35' 7°...
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Extenders (Sold separately) EF300mm f/4L USM With Extender EF2X II attached to the lens, only manual focus is possible. However, with the EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark ll, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark lll, EOS-1D Mark ll N, EOS-1D Mark ll, EOS-1D, EOS- 1V/HS, EOS-3 camera, autofocusing with the center focusing point is possible.
The size and weight listed are for the lens only, except as indicated. Aperture settings are specified on the camera. All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. ENG-13...