topic Re: Canon EOS M50 - Focus Issues in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Canon EOS M50 - Focus Issues

Bjorn11 — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:21:21 GMT

Hello! I'm pretty new to photography, and I recently got my first camera, an EOS M50. It has worked very well for the past few months, however, recently it has trouble with the autofocus. It only focuses on close subjects with the lens fully zoomed in, almost like its stuck in a "macro" mode. And has trouble focusing on people a few meters away. I have already double-checked the AF Modes, and re-applied the kit lens. Still, nothing works, I need advice on what to do. Thanks.

Re: Canon EOS M50 - Focus Issues

Waddizzle — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:38:53 GMT

Welcome.

Is it possible that lens has a filter on it?

What is the model number? Have you tried a different lens?

Re: Canon EOS M50 - Focus Issues

Bjorn11 — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:55:20 GMT

Hello, I have yet to purchase another lens, apart from the kit lens. And as far as I know, it does not have a filter on it.
The model no. of the lens is "783208014693". Thanks.

Re: Canon EOS M50 - Focus Issues

Waddizzle — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 01:34:36 GMT

That looks more like a serial number. Can you take a couple of photos of the writing on the lens with a phone and post them?

Re: Canon EOS M50 - Focus Issues

stevet1 — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 02:22:35 GMT

Bjorn11,

What AF Mode do you use? Whole Area? Single Point? Zone?

If you are using Whole Area, it's my understanding that your camera will focus on things closest to you, or things that have the greatest contrast.

Steve Thomas

Re: Canon EOS M50 - Focus Issues

Bjorn11 — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 02:45:37 GMT

My bad, here is a few photos. Thank you.

Re: Canon EOS M50 - Focus Issues

Bjorn11 — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 02:46:31 GMT

Hello Steve, I currently use the Zone AF mode, however, I've tried using the other modes. Still nothing seems to be working.

Re: Canon EOS M50 - Focus Issues

Waddizzle — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:27:44 GMT

Thanks for the photos of the lens. It looks like there could be an extra something on the front of the lens. This is what the lens should look like without the lens cap, as in your first photo.

Re: Canon EOS M50 - Focus Issues

Ron888 — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:02:26 GMT

That lens has a 'nested' design.Do you know if its extending and retracting properly?

Re: Canon EOS M50 - Focus Issues

Bjorn11 — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:38:02 GMT

Hello, I have checked the lens. And it does not seem to have any "filter" placed on it. Could it be a problem with the autofocus system?