EOS REBEL T8i: Attaching/Detaching Lenses
Article ID: ART176934 |
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Date published: 06/19/2020 |
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Date last updated: 09/14/2023 |
Description
Attaching/Detaching Lenses
Solution
Attaching/Detaching Lenses
The camera can be used with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with RF or EF-M lenses.
Attaching a Lens
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Remove the caps.
- Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.
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Attach the lens.
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Set the lens's focus mode switch to .
- stands for autofocus.
- stands for manual focus. Autofocus will not operate.
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Remove the front lens cap.
Detaching a Lens
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While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow.
- Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it.
- Attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens.
Caution
- Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision.
- When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera's power switch to .
- If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do not touch the rotating part.
Tips for avoiding smudges and dust
- When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust.
- When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera.
- Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.
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