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Canon Rangefinder Lenses User manual
User manual for Canon Rangefinder Lenses. 43 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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The CANON LENS has been acclaimed by rnany experts as thet" finest lens in its class today.
It is a precision instrument as carefully constructed as the CANON
CAMERA itself. Treat it with respect. It has been accurately set Canon Lenses;and aligned by hand and final settings are made with microscopic
alignment instruments. ALL CANON LENSES are rigidly checked
for resolving powers and lens aberration-spherical, coma. astigmatic,
curvaturc of field, distortion, chrornatic-and color definition. Any-
lens that does not come up to our very high standards in any one of
these tests is immediately discarded. According to the characteristics
of the lenses they are coated either in purple, magenta, or amber in
order to obtain true color for color photography.
Do not endeavour to open up the lens. If there is anything wrong
return the lens to your dealer who will forward it to the manufactures
for their attention.
Nole , AII CononMonufocturedLensesore coup/ed with the Conon Comero
RongeffnderMechonism.
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T(|DISM(IUT{TAND]YIIIUNTLENS
T(l DISMOUNTLENS
Unscrew the lens, whicl-r may be in either extended or
retracted position, by grasping its base. First loose the
lens by a slight jerking motion, then unscrew gently.
Do not oil the thread of the lens or tamper with the
Iens in any way. Always keep the lens flange shaded.
T()MOUNTLENS
Holding the lens by its base, find the thread of the
screw by turning the lens slightly in a counter-clockwise
direction, then screw clockwise into the flange until
t igh t.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TIGHTEN THE LENS INTO
THE FLANGE BY GRASPING ANY OTHER PART
BUT THE BASE.
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II{FRAREDMARI(
Infrared Mark is used only for infrared photography. After f ocusing in the usual manner, read
the object distance scale of the lens and then turn the lens so that the object distance is exactly
opposite the "R" index mark. The lens is now focused for infrared photography.
I nfrared mark on an]- Canon lens is situated
in a position where it will offer the best re-
sult by' using infrared film and infrared filter
(such as Kodak IR 135 and Wrarten Filter
No.87), both hal'ing a maximum sensitivity
at a wave length of approximately 8000A.
Therefore it is appropriate to shift about
I13 of the amount to "R" when using, say
Kodak Plus X or regular-panchromaticfilm
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Howto takecareof yourlens
I . Lenses should not be changed in direct sunlrght. Turn your back to the sun and hold the
camera in the shadow of lour body.
) Keep always the lens mou_nting flange of your camera free from dust or clirt. After dis-
mounting, your lens should be covered with dust cap instantly to protect the helicoid which
is the most important part of the lens.
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J . Never touch the lens surface with your finger. In case it beconres necessarv to remove dust
from the surface use a fine soft brush or reliable lens cleaning tissue. it iLri-ther cleaning ii
n e c e s s a r f) o r r e m o r i n g f i n g e r m a r k . e t c . w r a p l e n s c l c a n i n g t i - s s u c o r l i n r - f r e e c o t t o n c l o t h - o n
llp ol a stlck and moist it with alcohol (mixed with ether when possiblc)and wipe the
surface in gentle circular motion from center to perimeter. Neve'r wipe'witn exi.essivi
pressure or you might scratch the surface.
4. Do not.store )our lens in hot and/or humid places. The best way to store your lens is- to--
keep it in an air-tight container or desiccator with moisture absor6ent such aj sii;ca gel.
5. Never subject the lens to a sudden, extreme change in temperature or lens cracks may result.
6. Do not attempt_ to screw-in or unscrew the lens by grasping any other part (especially
focusing knr"rrledring) but the base.
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A seriesof picturestakenfromthesamespotusingvariousCAN0tlTENSES
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VIEWFINDERvs PARAILAXADfUSTMENT
As the built-in viewfinder of the camera has no device for parallax adjustment, a separate vlew-
finder is recommended for all lenses except-allthose with normal focal length (50mm and 35mm for
Canon Camera Model Vr and 50mm for the other Canon Cameras). A variety of viewfinders
are available for Canon Lenses. Among them are:
( I ) For use with Canon Camera Model Vr: ZOOMFINDERS "S" and "L", REAL-IMAGE
VIEWFINDERS, LUMI-FIELD VIEWFINDERS. When used on Canon CAMETA
Model Vr, these finders are mechanically coupled to the built-in rangefinder of the
camera and parallax is automatically compensated as the lens is focused.
( 2 ) For use with Canon Camera Model IVS2, II S and all other models except Model Vr:
TWIN-TURRET ZOOMFINDER II. UNIVERSAL FRAMEFINDER, SPECIAL
. VIEWFINDERS. When these viewfinders are used, you have to manually adjust
the PARALLAX-COMPENSATING SCALE because they are not mechanically coupled
to the built-in rangefinder of the camera. If, for instance, the reading of the Distance
Scale of the lens is 10 feet after accurate focusing, set the Parallax-Compensating Scale
of the Viewfinder to 10. The field you then see through the Finder will be identical
with what the lens will register on film frame.
Ncfe: Even ihose viewfinderswhich ore nof designed for Model Vy Conon con be ,t.d on the Model V7
camero provided thot porallox compensoiion is mode monuolly.
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UTTRA.WIDE.ATIGLE
CAII(lNtENS 25tt
LENSETEMET{TS: 5
IENSMOUNT& HEAD: NON-COLLAPSIBLE,
NON.REVOLVING A radically new lens giving the unrivalled,
MINIMUMAPERTURE: f z 2 2 full, sharp angle-of-view of 82'. An ex-
DISTANCESGAIES: 3.5-50 ft, or 1-20 m, oo tremely useful lens for indoor photo-
ANGTEOFVIEW: 92" graphy or landscape shots. Incorporates
MAGNIFICATION: 0.5 x new Spectra-coated (TM) rare glass ele-
ments permitting the fastest speed everG(IATING: PURPLE possible in this focal length, without
NETWEIGHT: | 42 groms or 5 oz. sacrifice of definition or crisp edge-to-
edge quality, even at full opening.
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WIDE.ANGLE
28tt f :3.5 CANtlNLENS
LENSETEMENTS: 6
LENSM(IUI{T& HEAD: NON-COLLAPS]BLE,
NON-REVOLVING
MINIMUMAPERTURE: f : 2 2
DISTANCESGALES: 3.5-50 ft, or 7-20 m, co A unique lens of exceptionally wide
ANGTEOFVIEW: 75" angle of view and speed. Com-
MAGNIFICATI()N: 0.56x pletely accurate and uniform in
C()ATING: PURPLE lisht transmission.
NETWEIGHT: 145groms or 5.1oz.
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WIDE.ANGLE
CAN(INLENS 28mm
IEHSELEMENTS: 6
IENSM(IUNT& HEAD: NON.COLLAPSIBLE,
NON-REVOLVING
MINIMUMAPERTTIRE: f z 2 2
DISTANCESCAIES: 3.5-50 ft, or 1-20 m, Embodies new rare glass elements,
AI{GLE()FVIEW: 75" making possible the fastest aperture
design in this wide angle field. No
MAGNIFICATI()N: 0.56x barrel distortion or curvature at all
COATING: MAGENTA lens openings, covers 7 5" field.
T{ETWEIGHT: 159 groms or 5.6 oz. Superb aberration-free and coma-
free design.
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II(IRMALWIDE- A}IGLE
35tt f:2.8 CAN(lNtENS
LEI{SELEMENTS: 6
LENSM()UNT& HEAD: NON.COLLAPSIBLE,
NON.REVOLVING
MINIMUMAPERTURE: f z 2 2
DISTAI{CESCAIES: 3.5-50 ft, or 1-20 m, co Designed on CANON's own
ANGTE()FVIEW: 64' formula. Excellent for color
MAGNIFIGATI()N: o.7 x and black-and-wh ite negatives.
C O A T I N G : PURPLE
N E TW E I G H T : 165 groms or 5.8 oz.
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N(|RMALWIDE-ANGLE
GAN(lNLENS 35tt
IENSETEMENTS: 7
IEI{S M(IUNT& HEAD: NON-COLLAPSIBLE,
NON.REVOLVING
MINIMUMAPERTURE: f z 2 2
DISTANCEsSCALES: 3.5- 50 ft, or 1 -20 m, c.o World's fastest wide-angle lens (64"),
AT{GLE()FVIEW: 64' superbly corrected for color, definition
and curvature-free results wide open.MAGNIFICATI(lN: 0.7 x This lens also features Canon's new
COATING: AMBER Spectra-coating, which gives added
NETWEIGHT: 125 groms or 4.4 oz. brilliance and at the same time im-
proved color quality.
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STANDARD
CANtINtENS
LENSELEMENTS: 4
LENSMOUNT& HEAD: NON.COLLAPSIBLE,
REVOLVING
M I N I M U AMP E R T U R E : f : l 6 Ideal all-round lens not only for land-
DISTANCESCALES: 3.5- 50 ft, or 1 -20 m, scapes:,portraitures, etc., but also for
ANGTE(lF VIEW: 46" copying, etrlarging work, etc. An ex-
COATING: MAGENTA cellent lens for color as well as black-
'f and-wh ite.NETI'fEIGHT: 28 groms or 4.5 oz.
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STANDARD
CAN(lNLENS f : 1.8 (lmproved
IEI{SELEMENTS: 6
LENSM(IUNT& HEAD: NON-COLLAPSIBLE,
NON-REVOLVING
MINIMUMAPERTURE: f ' 1 6 A newly improved high speed lens
DISTANCESGALES: 3.5- 50 ft, or 1 ^-,20 m, design which reducesspherical aber-
ANGTE(lFVIEW: 46" ration to the absolute minimum,
COATING: AMBER eliminating coma and providing an
NETWEIGHT: 270 groms or 9.5 oz. extremely flat image surface. Ideal
standard lens for black-and-white
and color.
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STANDARD
f : 1.5 CANtlNLENS
LENSELEMENTS: 7
LENSM()UNT& HEAD: N ON-COLLAPSIBLE,
NON-REVOLVING
MINIMUMAPERTURE: f : 1 6
CANON's proudest achievement tnDISTANCESCALES: 3.5-50 ft, or 1-2Om, c.) high speed 50 mm lenses ideallYANGLE()FVIEW: 46' suited for adverse light conditions.
C()ATING: AMBER Has excellent resolution and is color
NETWEIGHT: 270 groms or 9.5 oz. corrected to the fullest extent.
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STANDARD
CAN(lNLENS 50mm
IEMSELEMENTS: 7
LENSM()UNT& HEAD: NON-COLLAPSIBLE,
NON-REVOLVING
MINIMUMAPERTURE: f : l 6 The first lens faster than f : 1.5, which
produces a camera image of superb defi-
DISTANCESCAIES: 3.5-50 ft, ar 1-20 rn, nition and resolution wide open. This
ANGLE(lFVIEW: 46" lens even surpasses the resolving power
GOATING: AMBER of the already accepted leader, Canon's
previous 50mm f : 1.8. Incorporates new
NETWEIGHT: 3 2 2 g r o m s c r 1 1 . 4 o 2 . rare-glass elements, permitting its aber-
ration-free performance at all stops.
Another Canon revolutionary advance
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L ( ) N G F t l C U S
C A N ( l NL E N S
IENSELEMENTS: 6
LENSM()UNT& HEAD: NON-COLLAPSIBLE,
REVOLVING
MINIMUMAPERTURE: f : l 6
DISTANCESCALES: 3.5-100 ft, or I -30 m, ui
ANGLE()FVIEW: 29' Probablv the finest lens in its
MAGNIFICATION: 1 . 7X class. Ideal for portraiture,
C()ATING: MAGENTA ercellent resolution ; PoPular
NETWEIGHT: 605 groms or 22 oz. with press photographers.
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L ( l N G . F ( l C U S
C A N ( I NL E N S
IEI{SELEMENTS: 7
IENSMOUNT& HEAD: NON-COLLAPSIBLE,
REVOLVING
MINIMUMAPERTURE: f : 1 6
DISTANCESCALES: 3.5- 100 ft, or I ^,30 m, Semi-long-focus lens of CANON's
ANGTE(lFVIEW: 29" unique design. A light weight lens
MAGNIFICATI(lI{: 1 . 7x combining su perlat ive resolution
COATING: AMBER and speed.
NETWEIGHT: 730 groms or 25.8oz. An excellent lens for stage shows
and portraiture.
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TELEPH(IT(l
400r' f :4.5
cAr{0r{LENs
IENSELEMENTS: 5
IENSMOUNT& HEAD: NON-COLLAPSIBLE,REVOLVING
MINIMUMAPERTURE: f z 2 2 High speed telephoto lens
DISTANCESCALES: 26- l0O0 ft, or 8-200 m, ./) with reflex housing. An
AI{GtE(lF VIEW: 6 " exceptionally clear view is
MAGNIFICATI()N: 8 X possible through the reflex
C(IATING: MAGENTA housing because the filter
ACCESS[)RIES: LENSHOOD, MIRROR BOX, FILTERS is positioned behind the
(5 pcs.) DOUBLE CABLE RELEASE, reflex mirror and does not
WOODEN CARRYING BOX, interfere with light trans-
LEATHER CASE AVAILABLE UPON m lsslon.
REQU EST
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EXT RA L (l NG-Ftl CUS
800mmf:8
CONtlNLENS #i
IENSETEMENTS: 2
LENSM()UNT& HEAD: N ON.COLLAPSIBLE,REVOLVING Ideal for recording animal
MINIMUMAPERTURE: f z 3 2 life in its natural habitat, sporting events, and other DISTANCESCALES: 22 m^,500 m, (x) subjects at extreme dis-
ANGTE(lFVIEW: 3 0 tances from the photogra-
MAGNIFICATI()N: l 6 x pher. Because this lens
COATING: PURPLE has resolving power equal
ACCESSORIES: MIRROR BOX, LENS HOOD, to the standard 50mm lens.
FILTERS(2 pcs.),DOUBLECABLE any enlargementswill have
RELEASE,TRIPOD, WOODEN the life-like qualities of ordinary close-up.
CARRYINGCASE It is especially recommended with infra-red
film for distant landscapes where precise
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