SPECIFICATIONS

Focus Type: Manual Only

Item ID: CW137370

Lens Design: Zoom

Lens Mount Compatibility: Canonef

Lens Type: Telephoto

Zoom Type: Extended Optical Zoom

VERY IMPORTANT NOTES

FULL MANUAL LENS, no electric contacts→no auto focus→no image stabilization, require more exprerience with Manual Exposure.

Need to set camera to M mode.
Camera will not display the aperture value, must set manually on lens body.

Specifications

Manual Settings on Camera & Lens Body
1) Set your camera to M mode;
2) Set the lens to your desired aperture/focal length;
3) Adjust the front focus ring to bring the subject into focus and take a test shot.
It may take some time to get the perfect shot you want, just keep practicing and exploring the fun of manual telephoto lens.

If the image turns out dark, perform the following steps,
a. Reduce the shutter speed, from 1/500s down to 1/100s or slower 1/50 etc;
b. Increase the ISO value, from ISO 100 to ISO 200/400/800 etc.
c. Use a remote shutter release and a tripod to increase image stability;
d. Change your position to allow more ambient light to pass through the lens into the camera's image sensor;

Use a sturdy tripod to eliminate camera shake.
Set your camera to Manual Mode (M).
Choose a small aperture (high f-number) like f/8 to f/16.
Keep the ISO low, around ISO 100 or 200.
Rotate the front focus ring and focus on the moon's details.
Use a remote shutter release or a short self-timer delay to reduce camera shake.
Optionally, bracket exposures to capture different levels of exposure.
Consider shooting in RAW format for more post-processing flexibility.

FAQ

Q: Why does my picture seem to be blurry, out of focus?

A: Fine tune the front focusing ring to make your target in focus.

Q: Why can't I press the camera shutter after installation?

A: This is a full manual focus lens, no electric contacts, your camera will not detect the lens when mounted, switch camera to M mode and then you can press the shutter and take photo.