Page 2 - Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.; Canon RF35mm F1.4 L VCM is a wide angle; Camera Firmware and Camera
ENG-1 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF35mm F1.4 L VCM is a wide angle lens for use with EOS R series cameras. z “VCM” stands for Voice Coil Motor. Conventions used in these instructions Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Supplementary notes on using the lens a...
Page 3 - Warning; Caution; Safety Precautions
ENG-2 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. Warning Details pertaining to risks that may result in death or serious injury. z Do not look directly ...
Page 4 - Handling Precautions; General Precautions; Shooting Precautions
ENG-3 Handling Precautions z Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the product to malfunction. z If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts. To pre...
Page 6 - Nomenclature
ENG-5 Iris ring (→ 9) Rear filter holder* (→ 14) Focusing ring (→ 7) Control ring (→ 8) Hood mount (→ 12) Filter mounting thread (→ 13) Lens function button (AF stop button) (→ 11) Iris ring lock release switch (→ 9) Focus mode switch (→ 7) Rubber ring (→ 6) Contacts (→ 6) Lens mount (→ 6) Lens moun...
Page 7 - Attaching and Detaching the Lens
ENG-6 Lens mount index Lens release button Dust cap Attaching the Lens Align the lens mount indexes of the lens and camera, and turn the lens clockwise until you hear a click. Detaching the Lens Turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the camera’s lens release button. Detach the lens once it h...
Page 8 - Setting the Focus Mode
ENG-7 Focus mode switch Focusing ring To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the focusing ring. 2. Setting the Focus Mode z Quickly turning the focusing ring may result in delayed focus...
Page 10 - Manual aperture operation; Auto aperture operation
ENG-9 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 Manual aperture operation While sliding the iris ring lock release switch in the direction of the arrow, turn the i...
Page 11 - Manual/ Auto Aperture Operation
ENG-10 Manual/ Auto Aperture Operation z 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 ...
Page 12 - Use as a AF stop button
ENG-11 Use as a AF stop button During autofocus operation, you can press an AF stop button to temporarily pause autofocus, and then release the button to resume. Press an AF stop button to maintain a focusing distance or to avoid focus search. Press the shutter button while holding down an AF stop b...
Page 14 - When using threaded filters
ENG-13 7. Filters (Sold separately) With this lens, filters can be attached to the front and back of the lens. When using threaded filters You can attach filters (ø67) to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. z Only one filter may be attached. z If you need a polarizing filter, use th...
Page 15 - When using sheet type filters
ENG-14 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...
Page 20 - Specifications
ENG-19 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/...