SONY 158E50F14G Interchangeable Lens Objectif Instruction Manual

SONY 158E50F14G Interchangeable Lens Objectif

Product Information

• Product Name: FE 50mm F1.4 GM
• Model Number: SEL50F14GM
• Mount Type: E-mount

Product Usage Instructions

1. Attach the FE 50mm F1.4 GM lens to your camera by aligning the lens mount with the camera’s mount and rotating it clockwise until it locks into place.
2. To remove the lens, press the lens release button on the camera body while rotating the lens counterclockwise.
3. Before using the lens, make sure your camera is powered on and set to the appropriate shooting mode.
4. To adjust the focus, rotate the focus ring on the lens. Use the autofocus feature for quick and accurate focusing, or switch to manual focus mode for more precise control.
5. The FE 50mm F1.4 GM lens has a maximum aperture of F1.4, allowing for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field. Use this feature to create beautiful bokeh effects.
6. When shooting in bright conditions, you may need to adjust the aperture to a smaller value (e.g., F8 or higher) to avoid overexposure.
7. Take care not to touch the front and rear lens elements with your fingers. Use a lens cleaning cloth or brush to remove any dust or smudges.
8. Store the lens in a cool and dry place when not in use. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity.

This instruction manual explains how to use lenses. Precautions common to all lenses such as notes on use are found in the separate “Precautions before using”. Be sure to read both documents before using your lens.

• This lens is designed for Sony a camera system
• E-mount cameras. You cannot use it on A-mount cameras.
• The lens is compatible with the range of a 35mm format image sensor.
• A camera equipped with a 35mm format image sensor can also be set to shoot at APS-C size.
• For details on how to set your camera, refer to its instruction manual.
• For further information on compatibility, visit the website of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or the local authorized service facility of Sony.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

• Trade Name: SONY
• Model: SEL50F14GM
• Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
• Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
• Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

Notes on Use

• Do not leave the lens exposed to the sun or a bright light source. Internal malfunction of the camera body and lens, smoke, or a fire may result due to the effect of light focusing. If circumstances necessitate leaving the lens in sunlight, be sure to attach the lens caps. When shooting against the sun, keep the sun completely out of the angle of view.
• This lens is not water-proof, although designed with dust-proofness and splash-proofness in mind. If using in the rain etc., keep water drops away from the lens.
• If the lens alone is shaken or if a camera with the lens attached is shaken while the camera is turned off, an internal component of the lens may rattle. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction. In addition, while you carry around the lens, your movement may cause the internal lens groups to shake. This, however, does not affect the performance of the lens groups.
• When carrying a camera with the lens attached, always firmly hold both the camera and the lens.
• Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance, leading to accidents or malfunction.

Precautions on using a flash

• With certain combinations of lens and flash, the lens may partially block the light of the flash, resulting in a shadow at the bottom of the picture. In such a case, adjust the focal length or the shooting distance before shooting.

Vignetting

• When using the lens, the corners of the screen become darker than the center. To reduce this phenomenon (called vignetting), close the aperture by 1 to 2 stops.

Identifying the Parts

1. Lens hood index
2. Focusing ring
3. Aperture ring
4. Aperture index
5. Lens mount rubber ring
6. Focus hold button
7. Lens hood
8. Focus mode switch
9. Aperture scale
10. Mounting index
11. Lens contacts*
12. Hood release button
13. IRIS LOCK switch
14. Aperture click switch

Do not touch the lens contacts.

Attaching and Detaching the Lens

• Before attaching/detaching the lens, hold the lens by its mounting body. Do not hold it by any of its operation controls, such as the focusing ring.

To attach the lens (See illustration B-[1].)

1. Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.
2. Align the white index on the lens barrel with the white index on the camera (mounting index), then insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks.
   • Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting the lens.
   • Do not mount the lens at an angle. 3 Remove the front lens cap.
   • You can attach/detach the front lens cap in two ways, (1) and (2).

To remove the lens

1. Attach the front lens cap.
2. While holding down the lens release button on the camera, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens. (See illustration B-[2].)

Attaching the Lens Hood

It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality.

Align the red line on the lens hood with the red line on the lens (lens hood index), then insert the lens hood into the lens mount and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place and the red dot on the lens hood is aligned with the red line on the lens.

• If the lens hood is not rotated until it clicks into place, there is a possibility that a shadow appears on captured images or the lens hood falls off.
• If the flashlight is partially blocked by the lens hood, a shadow may appear at the bottom of captured images. In such a case, remove the lens hood.
• When storing, fit the lens hood onto the lens backward.

To remove the lens hood (See illustration C)-a.)
While holding down the hood release button on the lens hood, rotate the lens hood counterclockwise.

Focusing

The focus mode switch of this lens does not function with some camera models. For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony.

To switch AF (auto focus)/MF (manual focus)
The focus mode can be switched between AF and MF on the lens. For AF photography, both the camera and lens should be set to AF. For MF photography, either or both the camera or lens should be set to MF.

To set the focus mode on the lens

Slide the focus mode switch to the appropriate mode, AF or MF (1).

• Refer to the camera manuals to set the focus mode of the camera.
• In MF, turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus (2) while looking through the viewfinder, etc.

To use a camera equipped with an AF/MF button

• By pressing the AF/MF button during AF operation, you can temporarily switch to MF.
• Pressing the AF/MF button during MF operation lets you temporarily switch to AF if the lens is set to AF and the camera to MF.

Using the Focus Hold Button(s)

• The focus hold button of this lens does not function with some camera models. For further information on compatibility, visit the website of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or the local authorized service facility of Sony.

Press the focus hold the button in AF to cancel AF. The focus is fixed and you can release the shutter on the fixed focus. Release the focus hold button while pressing the shutter button halfway to start AF again.

Adjusting the Aperture

When you align “N’ on the aperture scale to the aperture index, the camera is set to auto iris mode and the exposure is set by the camera. And you can adjust the amount of light manually between f/1.4 and f/16 by rotating the aperture ring.

IRIS LOCK switch

• To lock the aperture ring at “A” on the aperture scale or limit the turning of the aperture ring within the range from f/1.4 to f/16 on the aperture scale, slide the IRIS LOCK switch toward the ◄ mark.
• To unlock the aperture ring or the limitation, slide the IRIS LOCK switch away from the ◄ mark.

Notes

• Set the aperture click switch to “OFF” when shooting movies. (See illustration F-a.)
• When the aperture click switch is set to “OFF,” the sound of the aperture ring is reduced. (For movie recording)
• If you change the aperture value while shooting a movie with the aperture click switch set to “ON,” the sound of the aperture ring will be recorded.

Specifications

1. This is the equivalent focal length in 35mm format when mounted on an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C-sized image sensor.
2. The angle of view 1 is the value for 35mm cameras, and angle of view 2 is the value for Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras equipped with an APS-C-sized image sensor.
3. The minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the subject.
   • Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change in shooting distance. The focal lengths given above assume the lens is focused at infinity.

Included items
(The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.)

• Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1),
• Lens hood (1), Lens case (1),
• Set of printed documentation

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. and  G are trademarks of Sony Group Corporation.

Notes on the License

This product comes with software that is used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of the copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the contents of the agreement. For the software used on this product, visit the website at: https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/lens_oss1/en/.

LIMITED WARRANTY

U.S. and Canada only – 1 year
Sony Electronics Inc. solely for purchases made in the United States and Sony of Canada Ltd. solely for purchases made in Canada (collectively “Sony”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the original owner and any subsequent end user owner(s) (“You” or ”Your”) for the time period set forth above as set forth herein. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or recertified/refurbished product of the same (or similar) model. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, “recertified” or “refurbished” means a product or part that has been returned to its original specifications. In the event of a defect, these are Your exclusive remedies. Sony does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Term:
For the time period set forth above from the original date of purchase of the product when purchased directly from Sony or Sony authorized dealer (To determine if a dealer is in the Sony authorized dealer network, please visit US: www.sony.com/retailers; Canada: https://dealerlocator.sony.ca/locator; or contact Sony directly), Sony will, at its option, repair or replace with a new, recertified or refurbished product or part, any product or part determined to be defective.

This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the product. It does not cover separate accessories, technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product, and other included content; any such software or other included content is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software Limited Warranty or End User License Agreement. Please refer to the End User License Agreement(s) included with the product for Your rights and obligations with respect to the software or 0ther included content. If You purchased an extended service plan, please refer to the service plan for the coverage, duration, and terms of service. Extended service plans are not governed by this Limited Warranty.

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Sony is not responsible for, and this Limited Warranty does not cover, any damage arising from a failure to operate the product within its intended uses, or otherwise following the owner’s manual and safety instructions relating to the product’s use and Installation. Sony is not responsible for any labor or parts costs you incur relating to repairs or services from providers/servicers other than from a Sony-authorized service center. This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. This Limited Warranty does not cover products purchased from sources other than Sony or a Sony-authorized dealer (including non- authorized online auctions), or Issues due to: (i) outdoor exposure and other acts of nature; (ii) power surges; (Iii) accidental damage; (iv) abuse; (v) limitations of technology; (vi) cosmetic damage; (vii) contact with liquid, heat, humidity or perspiration, sand, smoke, or foreign materials; (viii) damage, malfunction, and/or failure to product resu long from use of parts or supplies not sold or authorized by Sony; (ix) damage, malfunction and/or !allure to the product resulting from servicing not authorized or performed by Sony or a Sony authorized service center; (x) computer or Internet viruses, bugs, worms, or Trojan Horses; (xi) malfunctions due to peripherals/accessories; (xii) modifications of or to any part of the product, including “rooting” or other modifications to control the behavior of the product or any factory installed operating system; (xiii) consumable parts such as batteries: or (xiv) any product where the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product. Further, to the extent this product incorporates the use of a display, please note that a display contains hundreds of thousands of individual pixels, and displays typically contain a small number of pixels that do not function properly. This Limited Warranty does not cover up to .01 % pixel outages (small dot picture elements that are dark or incorrectly illuminated).

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What Happens If We Have A Dispute:
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Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way, and You will continue to enjoy the benefits of the Limited Warranty.

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