50mm 1.8 focus problem

[JacoMedia0113]

Whenever I focus automatically with the viewfinder, it doesnt actually focus where it says it will. For example, I tested this out with a roof and focused on the chimney and saw the red flashes indicating where the camera is focusing. It also looked perfectly in focus in the veiwfinder. When I took the shot and saw where the focus point was, it was about 10 feet closer to me than the chimney. Then I went to the lcd screen and focused the same way on the chimney and it focused perfectly. I tried this on other lenses and its only the canon 50 1.8. Its really not that expensive so I might get a new one or if you recommend a better 50mm lens. I use a canon 6d btw if that helps. Thanks.

[ebiggs1]

" At f/4 and above, you're at the hyperfocal distance, and everything at that distance should be in focus."

Bingo!    Thank you.

[JacoMedia0113]

Ok, everyone. After doing more research it is for sure doable to correct a 10 foot issue about 150 feet away. Its all about proportion. Usually AFMA's are done about 10 feet away with a max adjustment scale of a few inches but the further you get the more room for adjustment.

[JacoMedia0113]

Im actually starting to laugh at how serious this post got.