Lenses - Canon AE-1 Instructions Manual

diaphragm control when using manual acces-
sories or a macrophoto coupler by attaching
the Canon Macro Auto Ring andlor Double
Cable Release (optional accessories).
Be sure t o reset the automatic aperture
lever to its normal position before using the
lens once more in direct contact with the
camera. In the case of a lens with a lock lever,
switch it back t o the position of the white
dot.
Changing the Lens
Since FD lenses have signal pins and
levers which couple with the camera body,
special care must be taken not to damage
them. One basic precaution is to always put
the lens down facing down whenever you
must change lenses.
The following lenses can be mounted but
for technical reasons cannot be used with the
camera's built-in meter.
FL 19mm fl3.5 R 35mm fl2.5
F L 35mm fl2.5 R 50mm f11.8
FL 50mm fl1.8 R lOOmm f12
FL 58mm fl1.2
These lenses should only be mounted on the
camera after the film has been advanced.