Canon EF50mm f/1.8 II Manual

Nomenclature

1. Focus mode switch
2. Lens mount index
3. Contacts
4. Focusing ring

Safety Precautions

1. Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous.
2. Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached. This is to prevent the lens from concentrating the sun's rays, which could cause a fire.

Handling Cautions

If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts. To prevent condensation in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking it from a cold to warm environment. Then take out the lens after it has warmed gradually. Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one.

Mounting and Detaching the Lens

See your camera's instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens.

• After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched.
• If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty connections can result. The camera and lens may not operate properly.
• If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on them, clean them with a soft cloth.
• If you remove the lens, cover it with the dust cap. To attach it properly, align the lens mount index and the index of the dust cap as shown in diagram 1, and turn clockwise. To remove it, reverse the order.

Setting the Focus Mode

To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF 4.
To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the focus mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the focusing ring.

• Do not touch the rotating parts of the lens while AF is active.
• Do not focus in MF when the focus mode switch is set to AF.

Hood (Sold Separately)

The ES-62 lens hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. The supplied hood adapter is required when mounting the ES-62 lens hood.

1. Screw the hood adapter onto the filter mounting thread of the lens.
2. Attach the hood to the hood adapter 5.
   

The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage.

Filters (Sold Separately)

You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens.

• Only one filter may be attached.
• When using the hood, screw the filter onto the hood adapter.
• Use a polarizing Canon filter (52mm).

Specifications

• The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the lens. Add 21.5 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap.
• The size and weight listed are for the lens only, except as indicated.
• Aperture settings are specified on the camera.
• All data listed is measured according to Canon standards.
• Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

Documents / Resources

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