Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM Camera Firmware is a macro lens for use with EOS R series cameras. Please use the latest version of firmware with the camera in use. For details on whether the firmware is the latest version or not, and for details on updating “IS”...
Safety Precautions Precautions to ensure that the camera is used safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make sure all details are observed in order to prevent risks and injury to the user and other people. Details pertaining to risks that may Warning result in death or serious injury.
General Precautions Handling Precautions Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the product to malfunction. If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Nomenclature SA control ring (→ 9) Focusing ring (→ 7) Control ring (→ 8) Hood mount (→ 15) SA control ring lock switch (→ 9) Rubber ring (→ 6) Filter mounting thread (→ 18) Contacts (→ 6) Tripod mounting location (→ 17) Tripod mount adapter groove (→...
Turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the camera’s lens release button. Detach the lens once it has stopped turning. Rubber rings can be replaced at Canon Service Center. (chargeable) Please refer to the camera’s instructions for details. ENG-6...
2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Setting the Focusing Distance Range Focusing ring Focus mode switch Focusing distance range selector switch To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus You can set the focusing distance range with mode switch to AF. a switch.
There are cases in which the sound of control ring operations may be recorded when shooting movies. The clicking sensation of the control ring can be removed by the Canon Service Center. (chargeable) ENG-8...
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5. SA Control Ring The SA control ring can be used to adjust bokeh style (background blur) and get a soft focus effect (where the subject is made to look softer). SA stands for Spherical Aberration. Using the SA Control Ring SA control ring Turn the SA control ring from the central position towards either the + or - direction.
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SA Control Ring When not using the SA control ring, return it to the central position (where it clicks) then slide the SA control ring lock switch to the LOCK position. Using the SA control ring will change the angle of view and the exposure. So, after using the SA control ring, you will need to adjust your composition.
6. Image Stabilizer This function provides image stabilization The shorter the focusing distance is, the less the appropriate for shooting conditions (such as image stabilizer effect. shooting still subjects, panning shots, and The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a closeup (macro) shooting). blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
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Image Stabilizer The Image Stabilizer for this lens is suited to hand-held shots in the following conditions. In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. In locations where the flash cannot be used, such as art museums and theater stages. In situations where your footing is uncertain.
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7. Hand-held Close-up (Macro) Shooting This lens allows users to focus from infinity to a magnification of 1.4x for close-up (macro) shooting. Hold the camera steadily Hold the camera steadily as shown in the illustration on the right when taking hand-held close-ups (macro), and shoot carefully to minimize camera shake and prevent focus blurring.
8. Exposure When Taking Close-up (Macro) Shots Setting the Exposure When deciding the exposure using a hand-held exposure meter, apply the following exposure When taking photographs using TTL metering, factor. no exposure compensation is necessary because the light coming through the lens is measured. Magnification (x) With TTL metering, photographing with AE (auto 0.38/...
9. Hood The custom lens hood reduces unwanted light that causes flare and ghosting and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Attachment position mark Red dot Button Detaching the Hood Red dot Red dot Keep your finger pressed down on the button Attachment position mark Stop position mark located on the side of the hood, and then turn...
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10. Tripod Mount (Sold separately) This lens can be used with the tripod mount ring E (B) with adapter for the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM lens, sold separately. Attach the lens to the tripod mount adapter before attaching the tripod mount.
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Tripod Mount (Sold separately) Attaching the Tripod Mount ⑥ Tripod mount ④ Collar adapter ③ ⑦ ⑦ ① Lock knob ② ⑤ Open the collar of the Attach tripod mount to Fix tripod mount to lens tripod mount lens While pulling the lock knob (⑤), insert the end of the open collar until Turn the lock knob With the collar open, insert the...
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If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon * When using an EOS R camera, select either Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B. [Mode 1] (default factory setting) or [Mode 2] in Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing the [Silent LV shoot.] settings, or select [Enable]...
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Using the SA control ring will change the effective flash range, so please take a test shot beforehand to check exposure. For information on operating the Canon Macro ■ When the MT-26EX-RT is in use Ring Lite MR-14EX II or the Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT, refer to the individual instruction The MT-26EX-RT’s flash range largely depends...
Tripod mount ring E (B) Tripod Mount With adapter for the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM lens (sold separately) The lens length is measured from the lens mount surface to the front end of the lens. Add 24.2 mm/0.95 in. when including the lens cap and dust cap.