Canon “Macro Ring Lite MR-14 EX II” Notice of Error Correction in Instruction Manual (Regarding Use of Filter)
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There is an error in the instruction manual for the "Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II" which was released in May 2014. This notice conveys the details of the error and the correct information.
Details of the Error
The error was in column (2) of the "Filter Compatibility" table on page 17 of the instruction manual. The MR-14EX II is not usable with the following lenses if a filter is attached to the front of the lens (filter thread)
- EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
- MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo
Incorrect:
| Macro Lens | Filter Compatibility | |
| (1) | (2) | |
| EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro | No * | Yes |
| EF100mm f/2.8 Macro | Yes | |
| EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM | ||
| EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | ||
| EF180 f/3.5L Macro USM | ||
| EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM | ||
| MP-E65 f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo | ||
| *: The lens cannot be used with a filter since focusing is interrupted by an attached filter touching the front of the lens. Also, filter may be damaged or the lens malfunction may result. | ||
Correct:
| Macro Lens | Filter Compatibility | |
| (1) | (2) | |
| EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro | Not Usable*1 | Usable |
| EF100mm f/2.8 Macro | Usable | |
| EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM | Not Usable | |
| EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | Conditionally Usable *2 | |
| EF180 f/3.5L Macro USM | ||
| EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM | Usable | |
| MP-E65 f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo | Not Usable | |
| *1: The lens cannot be used with a filter since focusing is interrupted by an attached filter touching the front of the lens. Also, filter may be damaged or the lens malfunction may result. | ||
| *2: Attach a filter to the front of the lens before attaching Macrolite Adapter (p.16) to the front part of the filter. If attachment threads are not provided on the front rim of the filter, the flash unit cannot be attached since Macrolite Adapter cannot be attached. Note that if the flash unit is attached after a filter and Macrolite Adapter are attached to the front of the lens, the periphery of the photo may look darker. | ||
Affected Product
Instruction manual of Macro Ring Lite MR-14 EX II.
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