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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF35mm F1.4 L VCM is a wide angle Camera Firmware and Camera lens for use with EOS R series cameras. Applications “VCM” stands for Voice Coil Motor. Please use the latest versions of firmware and applications with the camera in use.
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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.
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General Precautions Handling Precautions Shooting Precautions Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as Focus again after recovering from the auto power in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can off status. cause the product to malfunction. To maintain the focus position in the shooting-ready If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a status, set [Auto power off] to [Disable] on the...
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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 Focusing ring (→ 7) Focus mode switch (→ 7) Control ring (→ 8) Iris index (→ 9) Hood mount (→ 12) Iris ring (→ 9) Rubber ring (→ 6) Rear filter holder* (→ 14) Filter mounting thread (→ 13) Contacts (→...
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Detaching the Lens usage. Turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the camera’s lens release button. Detach the Rubber rings can be replaced at Canon Service lens once it has stopped turning. Center. (chargeable) Please refer to the camera’s instructions for details.
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2. Setting the Focus Mode Focus mode switch Quickly turning the focusing ring may result in delayed focus. The lens’ focusing ring is electronic. With a camera capable of electronic full-time manual focus, manual focusing is always possible while the camera is operable. However, this requires a change in camera settings.
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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) The focus ring can be used as the control ring by changing the camera settings*. However, when the focus ring is used as the control ring, the original control ring operation will be disabled.
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4. Manual/ Auto Aperture Operation The aperture value can be set using the iris ring. At the time of shipment, it is set to auto aperture operation. Iris ring lock release switch Iris ring Manual aperture operation Auto aperture operation While sliding the iris ring lock release switch While sliding the iris ring lock release switch in the direction of the arrow, turn the iris ring...
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Manual/ Auto Aperture Operation For manual aperture operation with the Iris Ring and when shooting movies, the aperture value changes in 1/32 steps, regardless of the camera settings. Consequently, the actual aperture value when shooting movies may vary from the aperture value displayed on the camera. Some cameras *¹...
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5. Lens Function Button (AF Stop Button) In the default settings, the lens function button Use as a AF stop button serves as a AF stop button. You can assign During autofocus operation, you can press an different functions to the button from the AF stop button to temporarily pause autofocus, [Customize buttons] section of the camera.
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6. 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 Red dot Red dot Detaching the Hood Attachment position mark Stop position mark Keep your finger pressed down on the button located on the side of the hood, and then turn...
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You can attach filters (ø67) 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. Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing filter.
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Filters (Sold separately) When using sheet type filters A rear filter holder is included with this lens. Download the filter template files, print them out, then lay the filter over the template and cut to match. Then insert the filter in the rear filter holder. Cut the filter to match the shape of the filter template appropriately.
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Filters (Sold separately) Only one filter with a thickness of 0.2 mm/0.008 in. or less may be used. When printing the template, make sure that the illustration size remains the same. Check that the printed- out size is the same as the measurements shown in the illustration. Cut along the middle of the lines printed on the filter template.
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Filters (Sold separately) Insert the filter into the rear Check the filter after insertion. filter holder in the direction of the arrow. Projections Filter indexes ② Opening ① Outside the holder ① Check the insertion of the ② Check the insertion of the Filter filter (is it within the rear filter filter (does the filter cover...
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Filters (Sold separately) Attach the rear filter holder to the back of the lens. Align the attachment position mark on the lens body with the index on the rear filter holder. Turn in the direction of the arrow until the rear filter holder index aligns with the stop position mark on the lens body.
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Filters (Sold separately) Take some test shots before shooting to check that the filter is working over the entire image. Check that the filter is correctly inserted before shooting. When the rear filter holder is attached to the lens body, ghosting may occur depending on shooting conditions.
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Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 35mm f/1.4 Lens Construction 11 groups, 14 elements Maximum Aperture f/1.4 Minimum Aperture f/16 Angle of View Horizontal: 54°, Vertical: 38°, Diagonal: 63° Min. Focusing Distance 0.28 m/0.92 ft. Max. Magnification 0.18x Field of View Approx. 195 x 130 mm/7.68 x 5.12 in. Filter Diameter 67mm (in front) Max.
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Multiple exposure shooting is not possible when using this lens on certain cameras*. * EOS R, RP, Ra, R5, R5C, R6 All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.