50mm 1.8 focus problem

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06-27-2017 08:22 AM
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.

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06-30-2017 12:34 AM
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06-30-2017 05:42 AM
@JacoMedia0113 wrote:
Yes kvbarkley, I was about 100-150 ft away
I figured as much. The DOF at that distance is quite deep at most f/stops. But, you should get your camera checked. At f/4 and above, you're at the hyperfocal distance, and everything at that distance should be in focus.
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06-30-2017 09:38 AM
" At f/4 and above, you're at the hyperfocal distance, and everything at that distance should be in focus."
Bingo! Thank you.
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