problems with canon 50mm f1.8 lens: Purchased the 50mm f1.8 plastic special to play with wide apertures. Worked fine at first then started to give clean contact error and freeze up.

chrisewers Loc: born UK. live in USA.

Purchased the 50mm f1.8 plastic special to play with wide apertures. Worked fine at first then started to give clean contact error and freeze up. After operating shutter a few times it would be ok. Now it gets worse with both clean contacts message and it will stuck and not operate. It is under warranty so it will go back for repair. Hopefully it will misbehave on arrival to canon. Anyone had a similar problem with this lens?

Jackinthebox Loc: travel the world

chrisewers wrote:

Purchased the 50mm f1.8 plastic special to play with wide apertures. Worked fine at first then started to give clean contact error and freeze up. After operating shutter a few times it would be ok. Now it gets worse with both clean contacts message and it will stuck and not operate. It is under warranty so it will go back for repair. Hopefully it will misbehave on arrival to canon. Anyone had a similar problem with this lens?

Nope, I have one and find it almost funny how it crunches and grinds when focusing. It does it in a pleasant way. I seldom use it but every time I do I am amazed at the sharpness. It is by far the most cost effective, albeit least used, lens in my inventory.

Pls let us know how Canon handles the in warranty repair.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

don't have any problems with mine, but it is a Mk I made in late 80's with the metal mount. Got it on ebay for $149 with shipping. And in mint condition, even still had the inspectors stickers on it.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Yours may just be 'bad'... A comment on usage: use only single shot focus. The AF motor in the plastic fantastic cannot support AI Servo (continuous) focus.

Jackinthebox Loc: travel the world

CHG_CANON wrote:

Yours may just be 'bad'... A comment on usage: use only single shot focus. The AF motor in the plastic fantastic cannot support AI Servo (continuous) focus.

Never tried it with a need for AI focus. It will probably get you some attention from bystanders stepping out of your way when the grinding and crunching starts. In a pleasant kind of way. :lol:

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Jackinthebox wrote:

Never tried it with a need for AI focus. It will probably get you some attention from bystanders stepping out of your way when the grinding and crunching starts. In a pleasant kind of way. :lol:

yeah...they say "oh...I'll have an espresso...I can hear someone grinding the beans..."

Jackinthebox Loc: travel the world

rpavich wrote:

yeah...they say "oh...I'll have an espresso...I can hear someone grinding the beans..."

Yeh, that is a close description.

flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Jackinthebox wrote:

Nope, I have one and find it almost funny how it crunches and grinds when focusing. It does it in a pleasant way. I seldom use it but every time I do I am amazed at the sharpness. It is by far the most cost effective, albeit least used, lens in my inventory.

Pls let us know how Canon handles the in warranty repair.

Nice to know --- think I'll save my money now by not buying one.

anotherview Loc: California

I own this lens but have used it less often than anticipated. It seems almost toy-like. Do not, however, underestimate this little lens. Check out this review:

http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/160-canon-ef-50mm-f18-ii-test-report--review

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Bought one used many years ago. Never had the issue you mention. Suggest contacting Canon, send it in and avoid the frustration.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

I'd send it back to Canon. They probably will not even try to repair your copy, but just send you a new one. That lens is so cheap, and such low cost to produce it will be more cost effective to replace it. You don't mention any other lenses your have, but if you have others, do they behave the same way and give you errors too? If the 50mm is your only lens, find a friend, or visit a camera store with your camera and test one of their stock lenses to eliminate the camera.

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Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

I'd send it back to Canon. They probably will not even try to repair your copy, but just send you a new one. That lens is so cheap, and such low cost to produce it will be more cost effective to replace it. You don't mention any other lenses your have, but if you have others, do they behave the same way and give you errors too? If the 50mm is your only lens, find a friend, or visit a camera store with your camera and test one of their stock lenses to eliminate the camera.

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ballsafire Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

chrisewers wrote:

Purchased the 50mm f1.8 plastic special to play with wide apertures. Worked fine at first then started to give clean contact error and freeze up. After operating shutter a few times it would be ok. Now it gets worse with both clean contacts message and it will stuck and not operate. It is under warranty so it will go back for repair. Hopefully it will misbehave on arrival to canon. Anyone had a similar problem with this lens?

Never had this problem. I have a Canon T1i camera and this lens works perfect for me! I didn't buy it from Canon and paid about $125 or less - the model is EF 50mm f/1.8 II. I love this lens.

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

Nikon guy here but when I've got the EE message and a lens won't work I have cleaned the contacts and they have worked great. With a clean contact message have you done it? If not try it before you send it back. - Dave

Rader Loc: Northwest Missouri

ive had one for over two years bought it used it doesn't make any noise and works perfect crisp and clear