EF500mm f/4L IS II USM
EF600mm f/4L IS II USM
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Instructions
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Safety Precautions
Handling Cautions
Safety Precautions
OO If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a
warm one, condensation may develop on the lens
surface and internal parts. To prevent condensation
in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag
before taking it from a cold to warm environment. Then
take out the lens after it has warmed gradually. Do the
same when taking the lens from a warm environment
into a cold one.
OO Do not look at the sun or a bright light source
through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in
loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the
lens is espechazardous.
OO Do not point lens or camera at the sun or
photogh itis is because the lens concentrates
te sun’s rn when the sun is outside the image
r when sting with backlight, which could cause
tion or fir
r it is attad to the camera or not, do not
the lens under the sun without the lens cap
ached. This is to prevent the lens from concentrating
tsun’s rays, which could cause a fire.
OO Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a car
in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the
lens to malfunction.
OO Wthe lens is mounted on a camera, be sure to also
hold the camera by the lens, including when mounting
on a tripod. Only holding by the camera could result in
scratches on the camera body or the lens itself. The lens
may also detach from its mount and fall, causing injury.
OO Do not use a strap attached to the camera. The mount
may break, resulting in the lens falling off and causing
injury or in scratches on the camera. Be sure to use the
camera with a dedicated strap attached correctly to the
strap mount on the lens.
Conventions used in this instruction
Warning to prevent lens camera malf
or damage.
Supplementary notes on ng the leand
taking pictures.
OO Do not stand on top of the lens case. You may fall and
injure yourself.
OO Do not pile lens cases on top of one another as they
may fall and cause injury.
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Safety Precautions
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment
unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes
or modifications should be made, you could be required to
stop operation of the equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, u
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not inst
used in accordance with the instructions, may cau
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee thaterference wi
occur in a particular installation. If equipment doe
harmful interference to radio or teleon reception, whic
can be determined by turning the eqment off aon, the
user is encouraged to try to correct thterferenby one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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Nomenclature
Focusing ring (→ 6)
Distance scale (→ 14)
Hood mount (→ 14)
Orientation locking knob (→ 17)
Security slot (covered) (→ 17)
Strap mount (→ 5)
Drop-in filter (→ 18)
Playback ring
(→ 9)
Rubber ring (→ 5)
AF stop button
(→ 7)
Contacts (→ 5)
Image stabilizer mode selector sw(→ 11)
Image stabilizer switch (→ 11)
Focus preset button (→ 8)
Lens mount index (→ 5)
Focusing distance range
selector switch (→ 6)
Focus preset switch (→ 8)
Tripod mount (→ 17)
Focus mode switch (→ 6)
OO The illustrations used in the explanations in this manual show the EF500mm f/4L IS II USM, but the
EF600mm f/4L IS II USM is used in the same way.
OO For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
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1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens
See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.
The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced
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 beomes worn, it is replaceable by a
Canon ServicCenter at cost.
chinthe strap
OOAfter detaching the lens, place the lens with
the rear end up to prevent the lens surfa
contacts from getting scratched.
OOIf the contacts get soiled, scratched, or
fingerprints on them, corron oulty
connections can result. Thcamera and le
may not operate properly.
OOIf the contacts get soiled oave fingents on
them, clean them with a soft th.
OOIf you remove the lens, cover it 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.
Thread the end of the strap through the strap
mount on the lens and then back through the
clasp on the strap. Pull the strap tight and check
that there is no slack in the clasp.
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2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Switching the Focusing
Distance Range
To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus
mode switch to AF.
set the fosing distance range with a
To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set t
sw. By setting a suitable focusing distance
focus mode switch to MF, and focus by
ranthe actual autofocusing time will be
the focusing ring. The focusing ring alw
hort
works, regardless of the focue.
To shoot in power focus (PFmode, set th
focus mode switch to PF whn the focus pre
switch (p. 8) is at OFF.
Operating the playback ring enles fos
change at a set speed. This is a ul feature
for changing focus when shooting movies.
Lens
Ranges
FULL
3.7 m/12.14 ft. – 10 m/32.81 ft.
10 m/32.81 ft. – ∞
FULL
EF500mm f/4L IS II USM
4.5 m/14.76 ft. – 16 m/52.49 ft.
16 m/52.49 ft. – ∞
EF600mm f/4L IS II USM
After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus
manually by pressing the shutter button halfway
and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual
focus)
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4. AF Stop Button
The AF stop function also works in AI Servo AF
mode.
Angle positioning of the AF stop button is
adjustable by a Canon Service Center at cost.
OOWith he E630/600, RT, A2/A2E/5, or 10S/10
set to ervo AF mode and continuous
ooting, ill not resume even after you
o of the stop button. Press the shutter
se button fway to resume AF.
During autofocus operation, you can press the
AF stop button to temporarily pause autofocus.
h the EOS A2/A2E/5 and 10S/10 set to the
Sports mode, AF will not resume even after you
t go of the AF stop button. Press the shutter
rease button halfway to resume AF.
If the shutter button is still pressed halfwan
the AF stop button is released, autofocu
continue as before.
OOYou can change the functions of the AF stop
button using the camera’s Custom Function. For
details, please refer to the camera’s instructions.
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5. Focus Preset
By presetting any focusing distance, you can instantly focus at that point even while you are
shooting a different subject. This function operates in any of the AF, PF, and MF modes.
< How to Set >
Set the focus preset switch
to ON or
Ptter tton
has the
Press the focus preset
button.
.
distant to preset.
OOThe focused distance will be
preset.
OOIf the focus preset switch was
set to
, the beeper will
sound once.
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Focus Preset
< How to Focus at the Preset Distance >
OOWhen turning the playback ring, keep your finger
away from the shutter button. In One-Shot AF
mode, the exposure will be locked when you
press the shutter button halfway and focus is
achieved. Sif you press the shutter button
halfway wturning the playback ring, the
expre mnot be correct.
OOWhen g the focus preset, set the switch
OFF.
focus prefunction will not work while a
View imagdisplayed on the camera.*
By turning the playback ring to the left or right,
the focus shifts as far as the preset dista
Focus will shift freely released of AF fo
while the playback ring is still turned.
* Nplicable to the EOS-1D X or EOS 5D Mark III
In tfollowing cases, the focusing distance scale
(p. 14) will move slightly. It will not affect the image.
• When you press the focus preset button.
• When you turn the playback ring.
OOIf the focus preset switch waet to
, the
will sound twice.
Setting the focus mode switco poweocus
(PF) when using the lens with thO1D X
or EOS 5D Mark III enables focus change at a
slow set speed during movie shooting. Also, you
can make a 2-step change in focus shift speed
depending on the angle that the playback ring is
rotated to.
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6. Power Focus (PF) Mode
Using the playback ring enables smooth focus change.
This is a useful feature for changing focus when shooting movies.
With the focus preset switch set to Ofocmode
switch to PF.
Rotate the playback ring to
change the focus.
When the playback ring is rted in a certon, focus changes in the same direction as when
the focusing ring is rotated.
You can make a 2-step changin focus hift speed depending on the angle that the playback ring is
rotated to.
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7. Image Stabilizer
You can use the image stabilizer in AF, PF, or MF mode.
Set the STABILIZER switch
to ON.
Select the stabde.
First press the shutter
button down halfway, then
press down all the way to
take the picture.
OO cts vtions in
maineffective
foubjects.
OOMOcts vertical
camere during
owing shots in a horizontal
ection, and corrects
horizontal camera shake
during following shots in a
vertical direction.
OO MODE 3: Corrects vibration only
during exposure. During panning
shots, corrects vibration during
exposure only in one direction
the same as MODE 2.
OOIf you are not going to use the
image stabilizer function, s
the switch to OFF.
OOMODE 1, 2: Press the
shutter button down halfway
to stabilize the image in
the viewfinder and enable
stabilization.
OOMODE 3: Press the shutter
down halfway to initiate
computation of stabilization,
then press down all the way
to enable stabilization.
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8. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
The image stabilizer for this lens is effective for hand-held shots in the following conditions.
O MODE 1
O MODE 2
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OOIn semi-darkened areas sh as indors or
outdoors at night.
OOWhen panning subjects in motion.
OOIn locations where flash photois
prohibited, such as art museums and theater
stages.
OOIn situations where your footing is uncertain.
OOIn situations where fast shutter settings
cannot be used.
O MODE 3
OOSince camera shake is stabilized only during
exposure, following a subject is easier such as
when shooting a fast and irregularly moving
player during sports photography.
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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
HS/RS, 3, ELAN 7E/ELAN 7/30/33, ELAN 7NE/
ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/ELAN IIE/50/50E,
REBEL X/REBEL XS/500, REBEL G/500N, REBEL
2000/300, REBEL Ti/300V, REBEL T2/300X, REBEL
K2/3000V, IX, IX Lite/IX7, 3000/88, 5000/888
OO With the E-1V/HS, 3, ELAN 7E/ELAN 7/30/33,
ELAN 7NEAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/ELAN II
E/5E, REL 2000/300, IX, IX Lite/IX7, and
D30, thStabilizer will not work during self-
er opera
OO The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
OO Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when you
are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long
exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to ON,
the image stabilizer function may introduce errors.
OO The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in
the following cases:
• You shoot from a violently moving vehicle.
• You move the camera dramatically for a panning
shot in Mode 1.
OO The Image Stabilizer consumes more power than
normal shooting, so fewer shots can be taken
use the function.
OO The image stabilizer operates for about tw
even when your finger is off the shutter bu
Do not remove the lens while lizer
operation. This will cause a lfunction.
OO With Extender EF2× II attacd to the lens, the
Image Stabilizer will work wihe following cameras:
EOS-1D X, EOS-1Ds Mark IIOS-1Ds rk II,
EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark IV, EOD MaII,
EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1D Mark -1D,
EOS 5D Mark III, 5D Mark II, 5D, 7D, 60D, 50D,
40D, 30D, 20D, 20Da, 10D, REBEL T3i/600D,
REBEL T2i/550D, REBEL T1i/500D, DIGITAL REBEL
XSi/450D, REBEL T3/1100D, DIGITAL REBEL
XS/1000D, DIGITAL REBEL XTi/400D DIGITAL,
DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL, DIGITAL
REBEL/300D DIGITAL, D60, D30, EOS DCS1,
DCS3, D2000, D6000, EOS-1V/HS, EOS-1N/DP/
g a tripod alstabilizes the image.
owever, depending on the kind of tripod and
hooting conditions, sometimes it may be better to
n off the Image Stabilizer function.
OO Te stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held
photography and photography with a monopod. The
Image Stabilizer effect may be reduced, however,
depending on the shooting environment.
OO The Image Stabilizer also operates when the lens is
used with extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II or the
extender EF1.4× III or EF2× III.
OO Depending on the camera there may be image
shake, such as after releasing the shutter. However,
this does not affect shooting.
OO If you set the camera’s Custom Function to change
the assigned button to operate the AF, the Image
Stabilizer will operate when you press the newly
assigned AF button.
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9. Infinity Compensation
Mark
10. Hood
Infinity compensation mark
Distance index
cial hothat come with all these
t out unnted light and protect the
fhe lens frorain, snow, and dust.
To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus
point that results from changes in tempe
The infinity position at normal temperat
point at which the vertical line of the dis
scale L mark is aligned with e distance
To ach the hood, loosen the hood lock knob
by tuing it counterclockwise. Fit the hood onto
he les’s hood mount, and tighten the lock knob
o fix it in place. Use the same procedure, in
reverse, to remove the hood.
For accurate focusing in MF subjects anfinity
distance, look through the viewder whiotating
the focusing ring.
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11. Fitting the Lens Cap
Reverse the lens hood, slip
it over the lens, and tighten
the lock knob to fix it in
place.
Lift the hook
With the lock knob at the
opening in the cap, close
the fastener to fix the cap in
place as shown.
fastener, and so
that tlock kns up
the ca
OOCan also be attached to the
front of the hood when using
the lens.
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12. Case
Slot
Lid
Hinge
Strap
Lever
Keyhole
Tshows the EF500mm f/4L IS II USM.
Fold the strap and fit it into the space near
Put the lens away as follows
the case hinges.
Reverse the lens hood, slip iver e lens,
and attach the lens cap.
Fasten the lens securely with the strap.
Close the lid, and then push the lever while
holding the lid from above to lock.
Position the tripod mount towards you as
shown and place it in the case.
Place so that the hood’s lock knob rests in
the slot near you.
OODo not sit on top of the lens case.
OOPlace the lens in the position intended for it.
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13. Using the Tripod
Mount
14. Security Slot
A tripod or monopod attaches to the tripod
mount on the lens.
Adjusting the Tripod Mount
By loosening the orientation locking knob on the
tripod mount you can rotate the camera to set
the image for any vertical or horizontal position.
ment slis provided for a wire-type
ock. The t is located under the cover
foorientation locking knob.
A w-type security lock can be purchased
eparely.
Replacing the Tripod Mount
Replacement with the included monopod
can be done at a Canon Service Cente
Since the mount requires special fasten
a safety precaution, do not rlace the m
yourself.
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15. Drop-In Filters
<Using a Gelatin Filter>
A 52(WII)-series drop-in gelatin filter holder with
a glass filter is included with the lens. The drop-
in filter holder can be used fitted with a gelatin
filter (sold separately).
14mm
14mm
47mm
47mm
<Installing and Removing>
Lifp the holder’s retaining plate.
To remove the drop-in filter, ess the
and right lock buttons and pl the filter ho
straight up out of the slot.
Cut the gelatin filter as shown and mount it in
the holder.
Return the retaining plate to its closed
position.
To install the drop-in filter, push e filteholder
straight down into the slot until it cinto place.
The Drop-In Screw-Type Filter Holder 52(WII) and
Drop-In Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C52(WII) are
also available (sold separately).
OOThe filter holder can be installed facing either
forwards or backwards.
Because the lens optics are designed to include a
glass filter, you must always install the filter holder,
even if no gelatin filter is fitted.
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16. Extenders (Sold Separately)
Lens specifications when using extender EF1.4× II/III or EF2× II/III are as follows.
EF500mm f/4L IS II USM
EF600mm f/4L IS II USM
EF1.4× II/III
700
f/5.6 – 45
3° 30’
2°
EF2× II/III
1000
f/8 – 64
2° 30’
1° 20’
EF1.4× II/III
840
f/5.6 – 45
3°
1° 40’
2° 30’
0.21
EF2× II/III
1200
f/8 – 64
2°
1° 10’
1° 40’
0.30
Focal length (mm)
Aperture
Diagonal
Vertical
Horizontal
Angle of view
3°
0.21
Maximum magnification (×)
OOAttach the extender to the lens, and then e lene camera. To remove it, reverse the order.
Errors may occur if you attach the extemerrst.
OOWith Extender EF2× II/III attached to thnual cus is possible. However, with the EOS-1Ds
Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark II, s, E, EOS-1D Mark III, EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1D Mark
II, EOS-1D, EOS-1V/HS cmera, autofocucenter focusing point is possible.
OOWhen shooting with EOS /A2E/5 fitted witthe EF500mm f/4L IS II USM or EF600mm f/4L IS II
USM, use –0.5 step exposcompension when using extender EF1.4× II, and use –1 step exposure
when using extender EF2×
OOExtenders cannot be used morane at a time.
OOAutofocusing is still enabled with extender EF1.4× II/III attached.
OOWhen an extender is attached, the AF speed will become slower to retain proper control.
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17. 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.
EF500mm f/4L IS II USM
Focusing Distance Range (mm)
Magnification (×)
Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance
EF12 II
EF25 II
3265
2904
20570
9917
0.18
0.22
0.03
0.06
EF600mm f/4L IS II USM
Focusing Distance Range (mm)
Magnific
Close distance Long distance Ctance
EF12 II
EF25 II
4028
3619
29191
13941
0.1
0.20
MF mode is recommended for urate fsing.
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Specifications
EF500mm f/4L IS II USM
500mm f/4.0
12 groups, 16 elements
f/32
EF600mm f/4L IS II USM
600mm f/4.0
12 groups, 16 elements
f/32
Focal Length/Aperture
Lens Construction
Minimum Aperture
Diagonal: 5°
Vertical: 2° 45’
Horizontal: 4°
Diagonal: 4° 10’
Vertical: 2° 20’
Horizontal: 3° 30’
Angle of View
Min. Focusing Distance
Max. Magnification
3.7 m/12.14 ft.
0.15×
4.5 m/14.76 ft.
0.15×
Approx. 159 × 238
6.26 × 9.37 inch (at 3.7 m
pprox. 163 × 245 mm/
6.42 .65 inch (at 4.5 m/14.76 ft.)
Field of View
Filter
Any I)-series drop-in filter
Max. Diameter and Length
Weight
Hood
146 × 385.08 ch
Appro5 oz
168 × 448 mm/6.61 × 17.64 inch
Approx. 3920 g/138.3 oz
ET-160(WII)
Lens Cap
Case
Lens case 500B
E-185B
Lens case 600C
OO The lens length is measured om thmount surface to the front end of the lens. Add 26.5 mm
when including the lens cap and st cap.
OO The size and weight listed are for the lens only, except as indicated.
OO The Close-up Lenses 250D and 500D cannot be attached.
OO Aperture settings are specified on the camera.
OO All data listed is measured according to Canon standards.
OO Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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