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
●①Focus mode switch
●②Lens mount index
●③Contacts
●④Focusing ring
EF Lens
EF50mm f/1.8 II
Instruction
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3. 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 ❺.
The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage.
4. 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
Angle of
View
Diagonal 46°
Vertical 27°
Horizontal 40°
Lens Construction 5 groups, 6 elements
Minimum Aperture f/22
Min. Focusing Distance 0.45 m/1.5 ft.
Max. Magnification and
Field of View
0.15×/160 × 240 mm/6.3 ×
9.4 inch (at 0.45 m/1.5 ft.)
Filter Diameter/Usable
Number 52 mm/1
Max. Diameter and Length 68.2 × 41 mm
2.7 × 1.6 inch
Weight 130 g/4.6 oz
Hood ES-62 (with hood adapter:
sold separately)
Case LP1014 (sold separately)
QThe 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.
QThe size and weight listed are for the lens only, except as
indicated.
QAperture settings are specified on the camera.
QAll data listed is measured according to Canon
standards.
QProduct specifications and appearance are subject to
change without notice.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment
unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes
or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop
operation of the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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