Large, Fully Electronic Mount System
Description of Lens Designation
The lens designations follow a standard format to identify the lens.
Canon EF Lens Accessories
Focus Preset
With the focus preset feature, you can set the desired focusing distance in memory and later instantly focus the lens at that distance. Normal
The conventional interface between the lens and camera body was mechanical, with the use of engaging levers and gears. This method caused physical problems such as wear and rattle. It was limited and more diverse information could not be exchanged. Canon EF lenses do not use such mechanical links at all. About 50 items of information are exchanged as digital signals between the lens and camera in real time. This enables high- speed and
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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General Purpose Filters for Black and White or Color Film
Sky (1A), Haze
• 52mm • 58mm • 72mm
Conversion Filters for Color Film
80A, 80B, 85, 85B, FCB, FCD
• 52mm • 58mm • 72mm
General Purpose Filters for Black and White Film
Yellow 2, Green 11, Orange 15, Red 25A
• 52mm • 58mm • 72mm
Drop-in Filters
Drop-in Filters PL-C
Softmat Filters
Fluorite (CaF2) and UD-Glass
The refraction of light differs depending on the wavelength. The point of focus therefore differs depending on the different wavelengths or colors. When the different wavelengths are focused at different points, the colors look smeared. This is called chromatic aberration. The longer the focal length, the more pronounced chromatic aberration becomes. Usually, an achromatic
can be used. The EF mount is an advanced interfacing system with infinite possibilities.
Built-In Motor and EMD
Canon EF lenses (except
Focal Length
A focal length of 50mm is closest to what the eye sees. This focal length is used as a reference point for lens categories. For example, lenses with a shorter focal length are called
two, one for each end of the focal length range. For example, a EF
Aperture and Shutter Speed
Under the same light level, if the aperture opening is made larger by one step, the shutter speed can be increased by one step. For example, if an aperture of f/5.6 and shutter speed of 1/60 sec. are set, adjusting the aperture to f/4 will
Softmat filters mildly soften the focus for flattering portraits and dreamy landscapes. These filters utilize the effect of diffraction which occurs between light passing through the transparent part and light passing through the coated part. Use Softmat No. 1 filter for a gentle softfocus effect, and Softmat No. 2 for a stronger effect.
No.1, No.2
• 52mm • 58mm
Warming Filters for Color Film
81A, 81B
• 52mm • 58mm • 72mm
Drop-in Gelatin Filter Holders
These
element is used in a lens to correct chromatic aberration. However, normal optical glass can only be corrected for two primary spectral colors. An exception to this limitation is Fluorite, an ideal material. Fluorite, which is crystalline, has abnormally low refraction and low dispersion characteristics, which optical glass cannot achieve. It also has anomalous dispersion from the green to blue wavelengths. Canon developed production technologies to manufacture Fluorite. By incorporating Fluorite in lenses, the points of focus of the three primary spectral colors of red, green, and blue all meet at one point for ideal correction of chromatic aberration. There is also
Comparison of optical characteristics between optical glass and Fluorite
Red
GlassBlue
Anomalous dispersion
Red
Blue
Fluorite
Fluorite and UD glass
The AF operation is therefore quick, quiet, and highly precise. The lenses also have an EMD (Electromagnetic Diaphragm) to control the aperture electronically. The aperture can be set either with an electronic dial or with the electronic pulse signal sent according to the exposure reading. Aperture control precision is therefore unmatched.
EMD
Inner Focusing and
Rear Focusing
An inner focusing lens has the focusing lens group(s) in front of the diaphragm, while a rear focusing lens has the focus- ing lens group(s) behind the diaphragm. Both focusing systems allow the focusing lens group to be small. This minimizes the load on the actuator which drives the autofocus. In turn, the AF speed is faster. The whole optical system can also be made more compact. Also, since the lens does not rotate during focusing, the effects of a circular polarizing filter or gelatin filter remain intact.
length corresponds to 1.25 times that indicated for 35mm cameras.)
Angle of View
This indicates how much coverage of the scene you can see through the lens. Telephoto lenses have a narrower angle of view than
Angle of View and Perspective
Perspective refers to the distance between the near and far objects that you can see at the same time. When the angle of view is wide (with a shorter focal length), the perspective becomes more apparent. And with a narrow angle of view (with a longer focal length), the perspective becomes less apparent. The image also becomes more compressed, with the far objects looking like they are right behind the nearer objects.
Maximum Aperture
This indicates the speed of the lens. A fast lens has a large maximum aperture, allowing more light to enter. The smaller the maximum aperture’s
enable a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. to be used. An aperture of f/2.8 will allow a faster shutter speed of 1/250 sec. while the same exposure level is maintained.
Depth of Field
Normally, there is only one point of optimum focus. However, we often see objects in front of or behind this point also in focus. This is made possible by a wide depth of field.
Depth of Field with the Aperture and Focal Length
The depth of field is mainly determined by the lens focal length, aperture, and subject distance. For example, if a wide- angle lens is used at the minimum aperture, almost everything in the picture will be in focus. However, if a telephoto lens is used at maximum aperture, the background will be really blurred, making the subject in focus stand out.
Circular Polarizing Filters PL-C
Polarizing filter enhances picture quality by blocking harmful reflected light. Use it to reduce polarized light reflections from glass and water surfaces or to improve color satura- tion. Simple to use, circular polarizing filters (such as Canon’s
•52mm • 58mm • 67mm • 72mm • 77mm (Type II)
Loupe 8x & 4x
The Canon Loupe 4x is a
Drop-in Screw Filter
Holders With Protect
Filters
The enclosed regular filter can be exchanged with other commercially available screw- type filters. Note that only filters with correct filter frame thickness can be mounted on the lens.
• 48mm • 52mm
Only Canon filters are guaranteed for use with EF lenses.
Gelatin filter Holders III & IV
Gelatin Filter | Gelatin Filter |
Holder III | Holder IV |
Gelatin Filter Holder III uses 3 x
•52mm • 58mm • 67mm • 72mm • 77mm
•Adapter III for EF 50mm 1: 1.4
38 | 39 | 40 |