Sony SAL50F14 - 50mm f/1.4 Lens User manual

SERVICE NOTE
SPECIFICATIONS
REPAIR PARTS LIST
DISASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE MANUAL
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SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
Ver 1.1 2007.02
LENS FOR DSLR CAMERA
2007B0800-1
© 2007.02
Published by Kohda TEC9-852-100-12
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SAL50F14
(1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
• About the Lens Test Projector

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SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
SPECIFICATIONS
• This lens is equipped with a distance encoder. The distance encoder allows more accurate measurement (ADI) by using a flash for ADI.
• Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change of the shooting distance. The focal length assumes the lens is focused
at infinity.
Equivalent 35mm-format focal length *1(mm)
75
*1The value for equivalent 35mm-format focal length is based on Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
Lens groups elements
6-7
Angle of view 1*1
47°
Angle of view 2*1
32°
*2The value of angle of view 1 is based on 35mm-format cameras, and that of angle of view 2 is based on Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras
equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
Minimum focus (m (feet)) *3
0.45 (1.5)
*3Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
Maximum magnification (××
××
×)
0.15
Minimum f-stop
f/22
Filter diameter (mm)
55
Dimensions (maximum diameter ××
××
×height) (mm (in.))
Approx. 65.5 ×43 (2 9/16 ×1 11/16)
Mass (g (oz.))
Approx. 220 (7 13/16)
Included items
Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Set of printed documentation
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1. SERVICE NOTE
1-1. Chemicals ······································································· 1-1
1-2. Exterior Parts ·································································· 1-1
1-3. Unleaded Solder ····························································· 1-1
1-4. Safety Check-out ···························································· 1-2
1-5. Troubleshooting ····························································· 1-3
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Disassembly ··································································· 2-2
3. REPAIR PARTS LIST
3-1. Exploded Views ······························································ 3-1
3-2. Supplied Accessories ······················································ 3-5
4. ADJUSTMENTS
4-1. Preparations ···································································· 4-1
4-2. Aperture Diameter Check/Adjustment ··························· 4-4
4-3. Projective Resolving Power Check ································4-9
4-4. Flange Back (f’F) Check/Adjustment ·························· 4-12
4-5. Lens ROM Check ························································· 4-16
4-6. Focus Brush Position Check/Adjustment and
Pattern Check ······························································· 4-17
4-7. Error Code List ····························································· 4-20

SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
1-1
1. SERVICE NOTE
1-1. Chemicals
Some chemicals used for servicing are highly volatile.
Their evaporation caused by improper management affects your health and environment, and wastes resources.
Manage the chemicals carefully as follows.
•Store chemicals sealed in a specific place to prevent from exposure to high temperature or direct sunlight.
•Avoid dividing chemicals into excessive numbers of small containers to reduce natural evaporation.
•Keep containers sealed to avoid natural evaporation when chemicals are not in use.
•Avoid using chemicals as much as possible. When using chemicals, divide only required amount to a small plate from the container and
use up it.
1-2. Exterior Parts
Be careful to the following points for exterior parts used in this unit.
•Use a piece of cleaning paper or cleaning cloth for cleaning exterior parts. Avoid using chemicals.
Even if you have to use chemicals to clean heavy dirt, don’t use paint thinner, ketone, nor alcohol.
•Insert the specific screws vertically to the part when installing a exterior part.
Be careful not to tighten screws too much.
1-3. Unleaded Solder
This unit uses unleaded solder.
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Be careful to the following points to solder or unsolder.
•Set the soldering iron tip temperature to 350 °C approximately.
If cannot control temperature, solder/unsolder at high temperature for a short time.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
•Be sure to control soldering iron tips used for unleaded solder and those for leaded solder so they are managed separately. Mixing
unleaded solder and leaded solder will cause detachment phenomenon.

SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
1-2
1-4. SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and
bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched”or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the
customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their
replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
•Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 °C during repairing.
•Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).
•Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINEWITH
MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
1-3
1-5. TROUBLESHOOTING
1-5-1. Aperture Trouble
NG
Check operation of
the preset ring.
Replace the defective part.
Check operation of the
preset ring, and replace
the defective part.
Perform the aperture
diameter adjustment.
(See page 4-7.)
Perform the aperture
diameter check.
(See page 4-4.)
NG
Check operation
of the diaphragm
control block.
OK OK
OK
Function NG F No. NG
Aperture trouble
Replace the defective part.
NG
NGNG
END
OK
Perform the aperture
diameter check.
(See page 4-4.)
Ver 1.1 2007.02

SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
1-4
Check the operation
again.
Replace the defective part
or apply the grease.
OK
NG
OK
OK
OK
OK
Function NG Position NG
Focus trouble
Replace the defective part
or apply the grease.
Check the coupler.
Check the fixed holding
tube block and distance
tube block.
NGNG
NG
NG
NG
END
OK
Check the position
and deformation
at the tip of
the focus brush.
Adjust the position, or
replace the focus brush.
Check pattern
of the main flexible unit.
Clean the pattern of the
main flexible unit.
Replace the
main flexible unit.
Perform the
focus brush position
check/adjustment.
(See page 4-17.)
1-5-2. Focus Trouble

2-1
SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
Cut and remove the part of gilt
which comes off at the point.
(Be careful or some
pieces of gilt may be left inside)
2. DISASSEMBLY
NOTE FOR REPAIR
• Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal.
Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.
• When remove a connector, dont’ pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.
• When installing a connector, dont’ press down at wire of connector.
It is possible that a wire is snapped.
• Do not apply excessive load to the gilded flexible board.
UNIVERSAL WRENCH
In case of the following notches or holes are located in the lens block, etc during disassembling/
assembling the lens, Use the universal wrench.
How to Use
Attach the chip-A or chip-B to the universal wrench.
For the notches: chip-A
For the holes: chip-B
Match the universal wrench to the holes or notches of the lens block, etc.
When top of tip does not reach holes or notches because the fixed screw becomes obstructive,
replace the fixed screw to below.
+B 3X5 7-682-546-09
Notches Holes
Universal wrench
J-6082-609-A
Chip-A for
universal wrench:
J-6082-609-1
Chip-B for
universal wrench:
J-6082-609-2
Ver 1.1 2007.02
Notches
Chip-A
Chip-A
Chip-B
Chip-B
Chip
Fixed screw
Fixed screw
Chip
Match the universal wrench
to the width of holes or notches.
Universal wrench
Holes

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SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
2-1. DISASSEMBLY
2-1-1. FRONT LENS BARREL, DISTANCE TUBE BLOCK AND FRONT BALL LENS BLOCK
A
B
C
A
B
C
EXPLODED VIEW
1Decorating Ring
4Distance
Tube Block
2Front Lens
Barrel
3Front Ball Lens Block
(See Page 2-3.)
HELP03
HELP04
EXPLODED VIEW
HELP02
HELP01
Note:
Remove the decorating ring using the name
ring wrench B (55 mm).
Name ring wrench B (55 mm):
J-6082-587-A
Name ring wrench B (55 mm)
5Fixed Holding
Tube Block
FOCUS BRUSH POSITION
ADJUSTMENT
FLANGE BACK
ADJUSTMENT
FLANGE BACK
ADJUSTMENT
HELP13

2-3
SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
2-1-2. REAR BALL LENS BLOCK, HELICOID ASSEMBLY AND DIAPHRAGM CONTROL BLOCK
D
D
HELP05
HELP08
HELP09
HELP10
HELP12
HELP11
HELP11
HELP06
HELP07
EXPLODED VIEW
3Rear Ball Lens Block
1Lens Mount
Riveting Block
5Linear Guide
Key
6Helicoid
4Diaphragm Control Block
2Rear Light
Assembly
Shield Barrel
APERTURE
DIAMETER
ADJUSTMENT
HELP14

HELP
SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
HELP
Note for assembling and grease applying positions are shown.
HELP01
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. Attach the filter lens barrel hold plate and fix it with the three screws tentatively as shown in the figure.
2. Perform the “4-2-1. Aperture Diameter Check”.
3. After the aperture diameter check is completed, apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the three screws and tighten them as shown in the
figure.
Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) (3 areas)
Filter Lens Barrel Hold Plate

HELP
SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
5 mm
Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20)
(All circumference)
Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20)
(All circumference)
Distance Tube Block
HELP02
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
1. Perform the “4-2-2. Aperture Diameter Adjustment” before attaching the front ball lens block.
2. Attach the front ball lens block, and perform the “4-4-2. Flange Back (f’F) Adjustment”.
Note: Attach the three screws fixing the front ball lens block as shown in the figure.
3. After the flange back (f’F) adjustment is completed, tighten the six screws and apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to them as shown in
the figure.
HELP03
Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A
Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction part of the distance tube block.
Note: When attaching the focusing ring, set the distance tube block to the infinity position.
Focus scale window
position
Screws
Screw
Apply the adhesive
bond (B-10) (6 areas)
Focus Operating Ring
Front Ball Lens Block

HELP
SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
HELP04
Adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) (Note)
Note: Use adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) or an equivalent article.
Don’t use what becomes white after drying like a quick-drying glue.
Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. Apply the adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) to the back side of the mount index, and attach it to the fixed holding tube block.
2. Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction part of the fixed holding tube block.
3. Attach the fixed holding tube block and the outer barrel hold plate.
4. Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the three screws and tighten them as shown in the figure.
Apply the anti-diffusion
agent (A-20)
(All circumference)
Fixed Holding
Tube Block
Apply the adhesive bond
(LOCTITE 460) (Back side)
Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20)
(Back side of the distance scale window assembly)
Outer Barrel Hold Plate
Fixed Holding Tube Block
Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) (3 areas)

HELP
SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
HELP05
Attach the signal PC board to the rear light shield barrel.
Note: Be careful not to tighten the two screws too much shown in the figure.
HELP06
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. Attach the rear light shield barrel, and apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the three screws and tighten them as shown in the figure.
2. Check that the preset ring moves smoothly.
HELP07
Adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) (Note)
Note: Use adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) or an equivalent article.
Don’t use what becomes white after drying like a quick-drying glue.
Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A
Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A
1. Apply the adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) to the stopper screw, and attach it to the lens mount riveting block.
2. Apply the grease (G-85) and anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction part of the lens mount riveting block.
3. After attaching the lens mount riveting block, check the operation of the iris feather unit.
And check the operation of the coupler by turning the helicoid assembly.
Rear Light Shield Barrel
Signal PC Board
Two screws
Rear Light Shield Barrel
Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) (3 areas)
Apply the adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460)
Lens Mount Riveting Block
Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20)
Apply the grease (G-85) (3 areas)

HELP
SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
Aperture Operating Pin
Iris Control Plate Block
Aperture Unit Holding Ring
Aperture Unit Holding Spring
Portion A
Portion B
Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) (3 areas)
HELP08
Oil (O-20): J-6082-610-A
Apply the oil (O-20) to the instruction part of the main spring.
HELP09
Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A
Apply the grease (G-85) to the instruction part of the coupler.
HELP10
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
1. Attach the seven diaphragm blades to the iris control plate block.
Note: Attach the iris feather unit in fully opening condition.
2. Fit the portion A of the aperture unit holding ring to the aperture operating pin, and attach the iris retainer tube.
3. Attach the aperture unit holding spring, and check the operation of the iris feather unit.
Note: When attaching the aperture unit holding spring, insert the portion B first.
4. After the aperture diameter adjustment is completed, apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the instruction part of the aperture unit holding
spring.
Apply the grease
(G-85) (Slide portion) Apply the grease
(G-85) (Gear portion)
Apply the oil (O-20)
(Small amount on contact area)

HELP
SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
HELP11
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. Match the position of the groove for aperture operating pin and the area for attaching coupler as shown in the figure.
2. Attach the linear guide keys, and apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the four screws and tighten them as shown in the figure.
HELP12
Grease (G-35): J-6082-621-A
Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. Apply the grease (G-35) and anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction part of the inside barrel.
Note: Be careful not to get anti-diffusion agent (A-20) smeared to the portion A.
Groove for aperture
operating pin
Area for attaching coupler
Apply the adhesive bond (B-40)
Apply the adhesive bond
(B-40)
Linear Guide Keys
Portion A Apply the
anti-diffusion
agent (A-20)
Apply the grease (G-35) (Slide portion)
Apply the grease (G-35)
(All circumference of threaded portion)
Apply the anti-diffusion
agent (A-20)
Apply the anti-diffusion
agent (A-20)
(Inside of the groove for
aperture operating pin)

HELP
SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
2. Apply the grease (G-35) to the instruction part of the inner helicoid barrel.
3. Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the hold screw, and tighten it to the outer tube.
4. Apply the grease (G-35) to the instruction part of the outside barrel.
5. Assemble the outside barrel, inner helicoid barrel, and inner barrel, and check the operation of the helicoid (stiffness, smoothness,
catching).
6. Set the helicoid level as shown in the figure.
Note: This level is infinity position.
HELP13
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
After the focus brush position adjustment is completed, apply the adhesive bond (B-10) as shown in the figure.
16.1 mm
22.1 mm Outside Barrel
Inner Barrel
Inner Helicoid Barrel
Apply the grease (G-35)
(All circumference of threaded portion)
Apply the grease (G-35)
(All circumference of threaded portion)
Apply the adhesive bond (B-40)
Apply the adhesive bond (B-10)
Focus Brush

HELP
SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
HELP14
1. Close the aperture of the lens.
2. Connect the BL connection flexible unit to the connector as shown in the figure.
3. Align the preset ring lever to the aperture operating pin, coupler hole to the coupler, and attach the lens mount riveting block.
4. Tighten the four screws in the order as shown in the figure.
Aperture Operating Pin
Coupler
Coupler Hole
Connector
Preset Ring Lever
BL Connection Flexible Unit
1
2
3
4

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SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
3. REPAIR PARTS LIST
3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS
3-1-1. FRONT LENS BARREL AND DISTANCE TUBE BLOCK
DISASSEMBLY
Ref. No. Part No. Description
1 2-685-010-01 RING (DECORATION RING)
2 2-687-283-01 SCREW M1.6X5.5
3 2-687-282-01 FRONT LENS BARREL HOLD PLATE
4 2-685-008-01 RING (FRONT LENS BARREL)
5 2-684-105-01 SCREW M1.6X3.5
6 2-685-020-01 SCREW (SET SCREW A)
7 2-685-019-01 PLATE (FOCUS OPERATING RING)
8 2-685-021-01 RUBBER (FOCUS RUBBER RING)
NOTE:
• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may
have some difference from the original one.
• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are
seldom required for routine service. Some delay
should be anticipated when ordering these items.
• The mechanical parts with no reference number in
the exploded views are not supplied.
9 2-685-023-01 TAPPING SCREW 1.4X2.0
10 2-684-786-01 CONTACT CHIP (FOCUS BRUSH)
11 2-685-017-01 PLATE(OUTER BARREL HOLD PLATE)
12 2-684-120-01 SCREW M1.6X4.0
13 2-689-542-01 LENS NO. PLATE (C)
14 A-1191-672-A BLOCK, DISTANCE TUBE
15 2-887-479-01 DECORATION RING LABEL
Ref. No. Part No. Description
Ver 1.1 2007.02
ns: not supplied
A
B
C
A
B
C
3
(See Page 3-2.)
(See Page 3-3.)
(See Page 3-4.)
4
55
714
66
66
22
1
15
8
12 12
12
13
9
10
11
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns

3-2
SAL50F14 (1.4/50) (50mm F1.4)
3-1-2. FIXED HOLDING TUBE BLOCK
DISASSEMBLY
Ref. No. Part No. Description
51 A-1191-674-A FLEXIBLE UNIT, MAIN
52 2-684-978-01 TAPE C(FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE)
53 2-685-026-01 SHEET (HOLD SHEET)
54 2-685-025-01 TAPE (HOLD SHEET TAPE)
Ref. No. Part No. Description
55 2-683-692-01 CHIP (MOUNT INDEX)
56 2-685-024-01 COVER (BRUSH HOLE COVER)
57 A-1191-671-A UNIT (FOCUS SCALE WINDOW UNIT)
58 A-1191-669-A BLOCK, FIXED HOLDING TUBE
ns: not supplied
53
54
55
58
51
56
52
57
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns