Sony SAL50M28 - 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens User manual

SERVICE NOTE
SPECIFICATIONS
REPAIR PARTS LIST
DISASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE MANUAL
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Sony EMCS Co.
SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
Ver 1.1 2007.02
LENS FOR DSLR CAMERA
2007B0800-1
© 2007.02
Published by Kohda TEC9-852-101-12
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SAL50M28
(MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
• About the Lens Test Projector

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
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*2
47°
Angle of view 2*2
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
0.2 (0.65)
*3Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
Maximum magnification (××
××
×)
1
Minimum f-stop
f/32
Filter diameter (mm)
55
Dimensions (maximum diameter ××
××
×height) (mm (in.))
Approx. 71.5 ×60 (2 13/16 ×2 3/8)
Mass (g (oz.))
Approx. 295 (10 3/8)
Included items
Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Set of printed documentation
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
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 ······················································ 3-8
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. Brush Position Check/
Adjustment and Pattern Check ····································· 4-17
4-7. Error Code List ····························································· 4-20

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
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.

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
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.

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
1-5. TROUBLESHOOTING
1-5-1. Aperture Trouble
Ver 1.1 2007.02
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
aperture 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.)

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
1-5-2. Foucus Trouble
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 and
gear block.
Check the fixed holding
tube block and
fixed barrel unit.
NGNG
NG
NG
NG
END
OK
Check the position
and deformation
at the tip of the
A encoder brush.
Adjust the position, or replace
the A encoder brush.
Check pattern
of the main flexible block.
Clean the pattern of the
main flexible block.
Replace the
main flexible block.
Perform the
brush position
check/adjustment.
(See page 4-17.)

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
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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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
2-1. DISASSEMBLY
2-1-1. FRONT LENS BARREL AND MOUNT RIVETING BLOCK
(See Page 2-3.)
A
A
EXPLODED VIEW
3Main Flexible Block
6Back Adjustment
Washer
HELP01
HELP04
4Rear Light
HELP02
7Coupler
HELP05
5Mount
Riveting
Block
HELP03
1Front Light
2Front Lens
Barrel
Note:
Attach the decollation ring after cleaning the
attaching surface of the middle barrel.
FLANGE BACK
ADJUSTMENT
FLANGE BACK
ADJUSTMENT
Shield Barrel
Shield Barrel
Note:
Remove the front light shield barrel
using the name ring wrench A (49mm).
Name ring wrench A (49mm):
J-6082-586-A
Name ring wrench A (49mm)
HELP38

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
2-1-2. MF OPERATION RING AND TORQUE RING BLOCK
EXPLODED VIEW
1SW Flexible and Main Flexible Block
HELP06
HELP09
HELP07
2Focus Rubber Ring
3MF Operation Ring
HELP08
HELP10
HELP12
4Torque Ring Block
!-
Torque Ring
!= Torque Ring
8Spring Lever
5Anti Slip Spring
6Fixed Holding
Tube Block
7
Focus Operation
Ring Guide Nut
Block
9 Pinch Distance
Adjust
Washer-A
0 Float Ring
Holder
Spring Adjust
![ Friction
Spring
Select the friction spring and torque ring spring adjust
according to the rotation load of the torque ring as follows.
1. Use the friction spring B and torque ring spring adjust washer (1 piece) as reference.
2. Adjust the torque of the torque ring by changing the number of the
3. If the rotation remains light even adjust the torque by torque ring spring adjust washer,
Friction spring A
(T = 2.05 mm): 2-684-266-01
Friction spring B (T = 1.32 mm): 2-684-267-01
Replace the friction spring B to the friction spring A and adjust again.
torque ring spring adjust washer (0 to 6 pieces).
A
A
B
B
(See Page 2-4.)
(See Page 2-5.)
HELP11
HELP13
Note:

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
2-1-3. FIXED HOLDING TUBE BLOCK
HELP14
HELP14
HELP15
1Focus Range Switch Knob
2Limiter Stopper Plate Block
3FH Button Base
5SW Flexible
4Click Plate
EXPLODED VIEW
HELP17
HELP18
HELP16
Note:
Select the gap adjust washer according to the rotation load of the focus
range switch knob as follows.
1. Install the gap adjust washer-B and check the rotation.
2. If the rotation is heavy, replace with the gap adjust washer-A.
3. If the rotation remains heavy even with the gap adjust washer-A,
Washer-A (T = 0.05 mm): 2-684-218-01
Washer-B (T = 0.1 mm): 2-684-219-01
Washer-C (T = 0.2 mm): 2-684-220-01
remove the washer and attach the focus range switch knob.
If it is largely wobbly, replace with the gap adjust washer-C.
A
A

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
2-1-4. FIXED BARREL UNIT AND MAIN FLEXIBLE BLOCK
A
A
C
D
D
C
B
B
(See Page 2-6.)
EXPLODED VIEW
1Gear Cover
8Fixed Barrel Unit
3Linear Guide Key
2Gear Block
HELP19
HELP23
HELP24
HELP25
HELP20
6Focus Guide
7Focus
HELP22
4Guide Pin
5Middle Tube Block
HELP21
HELP21
Stopper
HELP27
HELP28
HELP29
HELP24
HELP29
HELP26
9Main Flexible Block
BRUSH POSITION
ADJUSTMENT

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
2-1-5. FOCUS CAM RING AND IRIS JOINT RING RIVETING BLOCK
(See Page 2-7.)
B
C
A
A
B
C
EXPLODED VIEW
1Large 2 Group Lens Block
3Guide Pin
5Focus Cam Ring
4Iris (Inner) Tube Block
2Large 3 Group Lens Block
6Aperture Operating Ring Holding
7Retainer and Steel Ball
8Iris Joint Ring Riveting Block
HELP30
HELP30
HELP33
HELP31
HELP32
Note:
Do not remove the aperture
operating ring holding, retainer,
steel ball and iris joint ring riveting
block as possible.

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SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
2-1-6. IRIS (INNER) TUBE BLOCK
5Aperture Connect
Barrel Unit
EXPLODED VIEW
1Guide Pin
2Large 1 Group Lens
Block
6Aperture Linkage Fork
31st Cam Ring Hold Ring
4First Cam Ring Adjust Washer
7Aperture Operation Block
HELP37
HELP34
HELP35
HELP36
APERTURE
DIAMETER
ADJUSTMENT

HELP
SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
HELP
Note for assembling and grease applying positions are shown.
HELP01
1. Install the front lens barrel to the aperture inner barrel (Temporary installation).
2. Attach the friction sheet C to the shaded area of the front lens barrel.
HELP02
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the three screws and tighten them as shown in the figure.
Front Lens Barrel
Aperture Inner Barrel
Aperture Inner Barrel Projection part
Reference line
Front Lens Barrel
Friction Sheet C
Apply the
adhesive
bond (B-40)
Apply the
adhesive
bond (B-40)

HELP
SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
HELP03
Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A
Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A
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.
1. Apply the grease (G-85) and anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction part of the mount riveting block.
2. Apply the adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) to the screw and tighten it as shown in the figure.
HELP04
Oil (O-20): J-6082-610-A
Apply the oil (O-20) to the instruction part of the main SP and attach it.
HELP05
Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A
Apply the grease (G-85) to the instruction part of the coupler as shown in the figure.
Apply the adhesive
bond (LOCTITE 460) Apply the anti-diffusion agent
(A-20) (All circumferences)
Apply the grease
(G-85) (Claw portion)
Apply the oil (O-20)
Apply the
grease
(G-85) (Shaft and gear portion)

HELP
SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
HELP06
1. Attach the flexible substrate setting tape E onto the linear guide key.
2. Solder the SW flexible to the main flexible block as shown in the figure.
3. Cut the polyester tape for 6×12 mm, attach the polyester tape onto the solder parts to cover entirely.
HELP07
Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. Apply the grease (G-85) to the instruction part of the slipping lever block.
2. Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the three screws.
Apply the
adhesive
bond (B-40)
Apply the
adhesive
bond (B-40)
MF Operating Ring
Slipping Lever Block
Apply the grease (G-85)
Linear Guide Key
Flexible Substrate Setting
Tape
Polyester Tape
Main Flexible Block
SW Flexible

HELP
SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
HELP08
Grease (G-15): J-6082-619-A
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
1. Install the MF operation ring so that the slipping lever block fit into the groove of the MF operation ring. After installation, ensure the
three pinch lever assemblies are securely fit it.
2. Loosen the two screws, then reposition the slipping lever block so that the MF operation ring can be installed smoothly.
3. After adjustment, apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the two screws.
4. Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) and grease (G-15) to the instruction part of the anti slip spring as shown in the figure.
Clip Lever
MF Operation Ring
It shifts and adjusts to right and left.
Slipping Lever Blcck
Two screws
Apply the
adhesive
bond (B-10) Apply the
adhesive
bond (B-10)
Apply the grease (G-15)
(Slide portion of the anti slip spring)
Apply the
adhesive
bond (B-10)
(Screw portion)

HELP
SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
5. Align the projection of the torque ring block and the groove of the focus ring as shown in the figure, and attach it.
6. Check wobbles of the three pinch lever assemblies. Then use the adjustment screw for adjustment. (Make sure the float ring does not
rotate accordingly when turning the torque ring by any slipping lever block.)
HELP09
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the four screws.
A adjustment pin is turned
and wobbles is adjusted.
Adjustment Pin
Float Ring
Torque Ring Slipping Lever Block
Apply the
adhesive
bond (B-40)
Apply the
adhesive
bond (B-40)
Groove
Focus Ring
Projection part

HELP
SAL50M28 (MACRO 2.8/50) (50mm F2.8 Macro)
HELP10
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.
1. Apply the adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) to the instruction part of the torque ring.
2. Attach the focus operaion ring guide nut aligning the opening with the torque ring.
HELP11
Grease (G-35): J-6082-621-A
Apply the grease (G-35) to the instruction part as shown in the figure.
Note: If the rotation of MF operation ring is heavy, remove the pinch distance adjust washer A.
HELP12
Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A
Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction part of the torque ring holder.
Torque Ring
Focus Operation Ring Guide Nut
Apply the
adhesive
bond
(LOCTITE 460)
Apply the
adhesive
bond (LOCTITE 460)
Apply the anti-diffusion agent
(A-20) (All circumference)
Torque Ring
Float Ring
Pinch Distance Adjust Washer A
Slipping Lever Block
Apply the
grease (G-35)