EF Lens Accessories

EF lens accessories

Filters that can adjust light to further optimise

shooting performance.
FILTER

PROTECT

POLARIZING FILTER

SKYLIGHT

UV

Softmat No. 1

Softmat No. 2

Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C

PROTECT

Softmat No.1 & No.2

Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C

52mm 58mm 67mm 72mm 77mm

This neutral filter protects your valuable
lens while maintaining perfect colour
balance. Its Super Spectra Coating
prevents harmful light reflections. It can
be used for general shooting.

52mm 58mm
Softmat filters mildly soften the focus
for flattering portraits and dreamy
landscapes. These filters utilise 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 soft focus
effect, and Softmat No. 2 for a stronger
effect.

52mm 58mm 67mm 72mm 77mm (@)

Polarizing filters enhance picture quality
by blocking harmful reflected light. Use
it to reduce polarized light reflections
from glass and water surfaces or to
improve colour saturation. Simple to use,
this filter polarizes light circularly, rather
than linearly, so it does not interfere with
autofocus or TTL light metering.

SKYLIGHT
52mm 58mm 72mm
This light amber skylight filter is for use
with both black-and-white and colour
film for daylight exposures on sunny
days. This filter reduces the blue cast that
occurs due to sky and water reflections
and when photographing subjects in
shadows. The filter has minimal effect on
exposure and colour temperature.

UV
52mm 58mm 72mm
This colourless filter is for use with blackand-white film, and absorbs ultraviolet
light without cutting visible light. Its use
is most effective on sunny days for
cutting haze out of the shot. This filter has
no effect on exposure and minimal effect
on colour temperature.

52mm Drop-in Screw Filter

Holder

52mm Drop-in Screw Filter

Holder

Drop-in Circular Polarizing

Filter PL-C 52

(with protect filter)

A drop-in filter for use with lenses

equipped with large aperture Image
Stabilization in the super telephoto series.
It can be rotated from the outside without
removing it from the lens, enabling
precise control.

A holder for the 52mm screw-type

filters available on the market. Use by
replacing the filter with the protect
filter provided.
Compatible with the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM,
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM,
EF 500mm f/4L IS USM, EF 600mm f/4L IS USM.

ND 4X-L

ND 8X-L

ND 4X-L8X-L
52mm 58mm 72mm
These filters are used with both blackand-white and colour film to reduce the
light entering the lens to one-fourth the
original level (two f/stops) and one-eighth
the original level (three f/stops)
respectively. These filters are invaluable
for large-aperture and slow shutter-speed
photography.
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Drop-in Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C 52

Compatible with the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM,

EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM,
EF 500mm f/4L IS USM, EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Circular PL Filter Effects

Without Circular PL Filter

With Circular PL Filter

Emphasises the blue of the sky

Suppresses the reflection of the glass surface

Suppresses the reflection from the surface of the leaves and the
surface of the water

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GELATIN FILTER HOLDER

SYSTEM

CLOSE-UP LENS

TRIPOD MOUNT

Gelatin Filter
Holder Adapter III

Gelatin Filter
Holder Hood III

Gelatin Filter
Holder Hood IV

Gelatin Filter
Holder III

Gelatin Filter
Holder IV

250D

Gelatin Filter
Holder Adapter IV

This convenient holder system allows

the use of commercially available
square filters without the need for
cutting. The holder attaches to the lens
through an adapter that fits the filter
diameter. A special hood is available
for use with the system. Use with 3inch square type III and 4-inch square
type IV gelatin filters. Gelatin filters
can be used with most EF lenses.

500D

500

52mm 58mm 72mm*1 77mm*1

These screw-in lenses are an easy way to
provide enhanced close-up photography.
The 250D/500D series incorporates
double-element achromatic design for
maximum optical performance while
the 500 series features single-element
construction for maximum economy. An
excellent way to further improve closeup shooting skills.
*1 For the 500D only.
* The working distance from the end of the lens is 25cm
for the 250D, and 50cm for the 500D500. (At ) In
addition, the magnification is higher for the 250D than
for the 500D500.

52mm Drop-in
Filter Holder

Gelatin

Up to three gelatin filters can be

placed in this holder. To use, insert a
cut piece of gelatin film between the
holders filter frame and pressure clip,
and screw on to the lens.
Available for both 48mm-compatible
and 52mm-compatible lenses.
* Compatible lenses: EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM,
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM,
EF 500mm f/4L IS USM, EF 600mm f/4L IS USM.

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Tripod Mount Ring A@(W)

* Can also be used for the EF 400mm f/5.6L USM and

EF 70-200mm f/4L USM.
EF 12@

52mm Drop-in
Gelatin Filter Holder

This is a separately sold black ring-type

tripod mount for the EF 200mm f/2.8L
II USM. It provides stable mounting and smooth rotation with excellent
operability.

This is a separately sold white ringtype tripod mount for the EF 70-200mm
f/4L IS USM. It provides stable mounting
and promises smooth rotation with
comfortable operation.

EXTENSION TUBE

* Refer to the Specifications Chart in the back for lens

compatibility and the number of hoods that can be
used with each holder.

GELATIN FILTER HOLDER

Tripod Mount Ring A@(B)

EF 25@

These close-up accessories, placed

between the camera body and lens, can
be used with most EF lenses, including
EF-S lenses. Through eight electronic
contact points, electronic function is the
same as during normal photography.
The magnification differs according to
the lens, but for standard zoom lenses it
is about 0.3 to 0.5 for the EF 12 II and
0.7 or over for the EF 25 II. By using
both tubes together effectively, the
choice of magnifications can be greatly
extended. Manual focusing is
recommended.
Extension Tube EF 25 II is not compatible with: EF 15mm
f/2.8 Fisheye, EF 14mm f/2.8L USM, EF 20mm f/2.8 USM,
EF 24mm f/1.4L USM, EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM (at wide
angles), EF 17-40mm f/4L USM (at wide angles), EF 2035mm f/3.5-4.5 USM (at wide angles), EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
USM (at wide angles), EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (at wide
angles), EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM (at wide angles),
MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo, TS-E 45mm f/2.8, EF S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM (at wide angles), EF-S 17-85mm f/45.6 IS USM (at wide angles), EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM
(at wide angles), EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II (at wide angles).
(We do not recommend use of the Extension Tube EF 12 II
with EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM at near the tele end, EFS 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM at near the tele end, since it
radically reduces working distance.)
Extension Tube EF 12 II is not compatible with: EF 15mm f/2.8
Fisheye, EF 14mm f/2.8L USM, MP- E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro
Photo, EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM (at wide angles), EF-S 1755mm f/2.8 IS USM (at wide angles), EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS
USM (at wide angles).
* Refer to the Specifications Chart for the magnification rate
for each lens.

Tripod Mount Ring B (B)

With EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM adapter

This makes it possible to quickly and

easily change the setup between
vertical and horizontal positions without disturbing the optical axis.
* Can also be used without an adapter for the EF 180mm
f/3.5L Macro USM and MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro
Photo.

TS-E Lens Tripod Adapter

This tripod adapter improves the

operability when using a TS-E lens. This
adapter prevents the lens from striking
the tripod or ball-head mounting plate
when tilting or shifting.

EF Lens Accessories
EF lens accessories

Loupe
4x and 8x Loupes provide superb resolving power, and their Super Spectra
Coating produces a clearer-than-ever image, enabling effective evaluation
of image quality. Loupe 4x completely eliminates astigmatic aberration,
allowing every detail in the 24mm x 36mm surface of a negative frame to
be viewed. Loupe 8x provides a field of vision with a 24mm diameter and
can accurately pick out details even when checking under extreme
enlargement. When 4x and 8x are used together, the quality evaluation is
unsurpassable. An easy to change hood and rubber eyecup are provided
with both models.
Included: standard rubber eyecup, rubber eyecup with strap, translucent hood, light shading
hood, soft case.

Hoods

EW- 54II

EW- 78C

ES- 62
with adapter ring

ET-74

EW- 60II

EW- 60C

EW- 78D

ES-65III

ET-78II

EW- 60D

EW-79BII

ES-71II

EW- 63II

EW- 83II

ES-78

ET- 83II

EW- 63B

EW- 83BII

ES-79II

ET- 83BII

EW- 65II

EW- 83CII

ET- 54

ET- 83C

EW- 73II

EW-73B

EW- 83DII

ET- 60

ET- 86

EW- 83E

ET- 62II

ET- 120

EW- 75II

EW- 83F

ET- 64II

EW- 75BII

EW-78II

EW-83G

EW-83H

ET-65III

ET- 138

ET-65B

ET- 155

ET-67

ET- 160

EW-78BII

EW-83J

ET-67B

MP-E 65
Hood

Cases
There are functional, strong and well-designed cases available for each lens. The cases
protect the valuable lenses while they are being moved.

Lens Pouch
LP811, LP814, LP1011, LP1016, LP1019,
LP1022, LP1116, LP1214, LP1216,
LP1219, LP1222, LP1224, LP1319
Zipper Case
LZ1128, LZ1132, LZ1324
Lens Case
Lens Case 300, Lens Case 400, Lens
Case 400B, Lens Case 500, Lens Case
600

Lens Pouch
(LP type)

Zipper Case
(LZ type)

Lens Case

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Variety in the Canon Lens World

Although Canons precision optical technology is readily visible
in Canon cameras and lenses,
most people might not know that its existence actually extends much further
into a wide variety of high-technology fields,
supporting the steady progress of society.
This section provides a brief introduction to the various fields other than conventional photography
where Canon lenses are playing an ever-expanding role.

Fine Optical Components

Catching the Light from Distant Stars: The Subaru Observatory Optics
At an altitude of 4200m above sea level, the Japanese Subaru
large optical-infrared telescope atop Mauna Kea on the island of
Hawaii is home to Canon ultra-high performance lens
technology.
With an 8.2-meter diameter, the telescopes main mirror is the
largest in the world, and is equipped with an optical system that
creates an image at the principal focus an unheard-of feature
in large reflecting telescopes. And it is Canon lens technology
which made the principal focus correction optical system
possible. Canon developed this system using the concept of
smaller and lighter in order to solve the problem of how to fit
it onto the principal focus of the telescope a feat otherwise
impossible using conventional optical design. Indeed, compared
to the original design specifications, Canon succeeded in
making the system 70% smaller and 50% lighter than it would
have turned out otherwise.
This principal focus correction optical system possesses a field
of view of 30 arc-minutes, which is overwhelmingly wider than
that of other large telescopes, and it is also equipped with a
mechanism that uses a shift method to deliver high-precision
optical correction of atmospheric dispersion, a phenomenon that
causes light entering the earths atmosphere to turn different
colours due to the varying index of refraction of each
wavelength.
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Astronomy observing distant celestial bodies to find out how

the universe was created. Here, too, Canons optical technology
is hard at work.

Subarus principal focus correction optical system

The Subaru Observatory

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Digital Cameras and Digital Video Camcorders

Broadcast Equipment

Canon High-Performance Lens Technology

also at Work in the Field of Digital Imaging

Pursuing World Events in Real-time:

High-Performance Canon TV Zoom Lenses

Digital imaging devices are now mainstream and continue to

advance by leaps and bounds in terms of image quality and
operability. Recognising that lens performance significantly
influences the image quality and desirability of digital cameras
and video camcorders, Canon incorporates leading lens
technology developed originally for EF lenses to meet the most
demanding expectations of users. For example, Canons DIGITAL
IXUS series cameras, renowned for their wealth of functions and
ease of use, offer superb image quality and surprisingly high
zoom ratios thanks to UA aspherical lens elements boasting a
super-high refractive index and UD lens elements that efficiently
reduce colour aberrations. Other models such as the DIGITAL
IXUS 850 IS, PowerShot G7, and PowerShot A710 IS feature a
lens-shift mechanism that greatly reduces the incidence of
camera-shake blur. Canons interchangeable lenses for XL series
digital video camcorders and advanced lens technology in High
Definition consumer-level compact cameras like the HV10 have
also received widespread acclaim.

The spread of satellite television broadcasts and 24-hour news

channels allows us to watch the real-time unfolding of world
events from our living rooms. Canon lenses are used throughout
the world in the cameras in these fields. The images you see
from worldwide news reports and international sporting evens,
and the unmanned broadcasts from various regions, are brought
into your home through Canon lenses. In other words, without
knowing it, people are constantly seeing images reproduced by
Canon lenses every day. Canon has also developed many lenses
for use with next-generation high-definition television (HDTV)
cameras, thereby contributing to photography of advanced
large-scale images. In September 2002, we developed a 100x
zoom HDTV-compatible field lens (focal length range of 9.3mm
to 930mm, f/1.7-4.7), the worlds first broadcast television zoom
lens with triple-digit zoom ratio*. The lens has been used in
many broadcast stations around the world.

PowerShot G7

HJ22ex7.6B
(HDTV compatible portable type
22xmagnification zoom lens)

DIGITAL IXUS 850 IS

HD 20x zoom lens XL 5.4-108mm L IS 2 attached to XL H1 digital video camcorder

Products photos are those for the Japanese market.

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* As of January, 2003

HJ40x10B
(HDTV compatible portable type
40xmagnification zoom lens)

DIGISUPER 100 xs (HDTV compatible 100x zoom lens)

Variety in the Canon Lens World

Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

Office Automation Equipment

Supporting the Progress of Electronic Technology:

Ultra-High-Resolution Canon Lenses

High-Precision Optical Technology:

The Heart of Laser Beam Printers

CPUs, LSIs, memory, and other high-precision electronic

components are essential to the operation of computers and
other electronic equipment. Behind the manufacturing of such
components is semiconductor exposure equipment which
projects intricate electronic circuit patterns over and over onto
silicon wafers during the manufacturing process for large
integrated semiconductor chips. The development and
manufacture of semiconductor exposure equipment requires
positioning and control technologies which make it possible to
move superior optics and silicon wafers at high speeds and with
ultra-high precision. Canon is one of the few makers of
semiconductor exposure equipment in the world, and has
always contributed as a leading company in the field.
In order to meet the accelerating demand for ever larger
integration of chips for higher performance electronic devices,
Canons latest semiconductor exposure equipment uses an ArF
excimer laser as the light source and an ultra-high-resolution
lens incorporating fluorite to correct all aberrations, achieving
an ultra-high resolution of 110 nanometers (1 nanometer =
1/1,000,000mm), or the width of a circuit line.

Canon holds an overwhelming world market share for laser

beam printers. At the heart of the laser beam printer is the laser
scanner unit. The laser is reflected by a four- to six-sided
polygon mirror rotating at 10,000 to 20,000 rpm and then
scanned onto a photosensitive drum.
To print an image with a resolution of about 560 dots per
square millimeter, the drum scanning must be ultra-precise.
Canon laser beam printers feature state-of-the-art electronics,
precision optics, and manufacturing technologies. They include
a polygon mirror with a finish smoother than one-fifth of the
wavelength (780 nm) of the laser used, a motor which spins this
mirror at high speed, and a special optical system which uses an
aspherical element. Canon precision optics technology is a
traditional stronghold and continues to play an important role
in a variety of fields.
The photograph below shows the laser scanner unit for an
economy-priced laser beam printer designed for small and
home offices. Use of a special aspherical element to which
plastic molded lens technology has been applied permits the
printer to achieve high performance and low cost.

FPA-6000AS4

LBP laser scanner lens optics

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Variety in the Canon Lens World

Medical Equipment

Contributing to Human Health:

Another Type of Canon Lens
Medical equipment contributes to healthy lives, and here, too,
you can find Canon lens technology. A special camera called a
fundus camera (fundus is a Latin word meaning depths or
back in this case, the back of the eyeball) is used in fundus
examinations, which are useful for diagnosing a variety of
ailments, by taking a picture of the retina which is located at
the back of the eye. Canon developed the Non-Mydriatic Retinal
Camera as well as the 60 Fundus Camera, which can record a
wide field of view, years ahead of the competition, making it
easier to provide many people with fundus examinations in a
variety of situations, including group examinations. Canon also
developed the Auto-Ref. Keratometer, which measures the eye
refraction and cornea shape simultaneously for optometric and
contact lens prescriptions.

Retinal Image

Non-mydriatic Retinal Camera CR-DGi

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EF LENS WORK III

The Eyes of EOS

September 2006, Eighth edition

Publisher and Planning Canon Inc. Lens Products Group
Production and Editorial Canon Inc. Lens Products Group
Printer
Nikko Graphic Arts Co., Ltd.
Thanks for the Cooperation of : Brasserie Le Solfrino/Restaurant de la Maison Fouraise,

Chatou/
Hippodrome de Marseille Borly/Cyrille Varet Crations, Paris/Jean
Pavie, artisan luthier, Paris/Participation de la Mairie de Paris/JeanMichel OTHONIEL, sculpteur
Canon Inc. 2003

Products and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The photographs in this book are the property of Canon Inc., or used with the permission of the photographer.

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