• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003. ENG-3 Nomenclature Distance scale ( 8) Focus mode switch ( 6) Hood mount ( 9) Lens mount index ( 5) Contacts ( 5) Rubber ring ( 5) Zoom ring ( 6) Filter Mounting Thread ( 10) Focusing ring ( 6) Zoom ring lock lever ( 7) .. For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (> **). ENG-4 1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced mounting and detaching the lens. dust- and water-resistance. The rubber ring may cause slight abrasions around the camera’s lens mount, but this will not cause any problems. If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost. ..After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and 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. ..If you remove the lens, cover it with the dust cap. To attach it properly, align the lens mount index and the .index of the dust cap as shown in the diagram, and turn clockwise. To remove it, reverse the order. ENG-5 2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Zooming 2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Zooming To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus To zoom, rotate the zoom ring. mode switch to AF. To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the focus mode switch to MF, and focus by turning Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual focus) ENG-6 4. Fixing 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. 1 Rotate the zoom ring to the 2 Slide the zoom ring lock widest position (24 mm). lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. .. To release the zoom ring, slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction opposite to the arrow. The zoom ring can only be locked at maximum wide angle. ENG-7 5. Infinity Compensation Mark Infinity compensation mark Distance index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the distance scale L mark is aligned with the distance index. For accurate focusing in MF on subjects at infinity distance, look through the viewfinder while rotating the focusing ring. ENG-8 ENG-9 6. Hood .Attaching 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 hood’s stop position mark. .Removing To remove the hood, hold down the button on the side and turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until the position mark on the hood aligns with the red dot. The hood can be reversemounted on the lens for storage. .. If the hood is not attached properly, vignetting (darkening of the perimeter of the picture) may occur. ..When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the hood to turn it. To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of the hood to turn it. The EW-88C hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Button 7. Filters (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 Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B (82 mm). ..To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood. 8. 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. Focusing Distance Range (mm) Magnification (.) Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance EF12 II 24mm 178 190 0.63 0.50 70mm 259 523 0.45 0.18 EF25 II 24mm Incompatible 70mm 229 331 0.74 0.41 MF mode is recommended for accurate focusing. ENG-10 Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens Construction 13 groups, 18 elements Minimum Aperture f/22 Angle of View Diagonal: 84° – 34° Vertical: 53° – 19° 30. Horizontal: 74° – 29° Min. Focusing Distance 0.38 m/1.25 ft. Max. Magnification 0.21x (at 70 mm/2.76 inch) Field of View 369 x 554 – 134 x 202 mm/14.53 x 21.81 – 5.28 x 7.95 inch (at 0.38 m/1.25 ft.) Filter Diameter 82 mm/3.23 inch Max. Diameter and Lengt...