Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II User Manual

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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.
1. 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
❶
, and turn
clockwise. To remove it, reverse the order.
2. Setting the Focus Mode
To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch
to AF
❹
.
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.
Nomenclature
●①
Focus mode switch
●②
Lens mount index
●③
Contacts
●④
Focusing ring
EF Lens
EF50mm f/1.8 II
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Lens type	Telephoto lens
Component for	SLR
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Aperture range (F-F)	1 - 1.8
Lens mount interface	Canon EF, Canon EF-S
Minimum aperture number	1.8
Closest focusing distance	0.45 m
Number of diaphragm blades	5
Lens structure (elements/groups)	6/5
AF actuator	Micro Motor
Manual focus	Yes
Compatibility	Canon
Maximum magnification	0.15 x

Weight and Dimensions

Length	41 mm
Weight	130 g
Diameter	68.2 mm
Filter size	52 mm

Summary

Safety Precautions

Light Exposure Hazard

Avoid looking at the sun or bright light sources through the lens to prevent vision loss. Direct sun exposure is especially hazardous.

Fire Hazard

Do not leave the lens under the sun without the cap attached to prevent concentrating sun's rays, which could cause a fire.

Handling Cautions

Condensation Prevention

Prevent condensation by placing the lens in an airtight bag when moving between cold and warm environments.

Mounting and Detaching the Lens

Setting the Focus Mode

Lens Hood and Adapter Usage

Hood Attachment

Screw the hood adapter onto the lens filter thread, then attach the hood. It can be reverse-mounted for storage.

Filter Attachment

Filter Guidelines

Attach one filter to the front thread. Screw onto the hood adapter if using the hood. Use a 52mm polarizing Canon filter.