I have this lens and it no longer works on auto focus. Can this be repaired or should I just replace it?
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You might want to make sure you have the AF turn on both the camera body and the lense. They are two separate settings.
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Try taking out the battery..I have had that happen before with my other Kodak cameras, but it was only temporary..I just fiddled with it until it worked. Some times the lens gets stuck...hopefully you won't have to get a new one.
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I have the same problem and mine miss focuses too. I have contacted Nikon, but I'm still waiting for a reply. I'm curious if this lens is a waste of money? Did you guys ever find out what was wrong?
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sorry don't rember ever having that problem ?? but i'll look in the manual tomorrow!! doyou have a correct lens on?
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It's working fine with the autofocus mode on your lens, would also work with the manual focus but you would have to preset the focus on the lens. Michael
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Well I know my old manual lens didn't work, but if you had a auto focus lens it might work!
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I bought and returned lens years ago and moved on to a Nkion system. I had problems with the lens back-focusing on the K10 which had no way of adjusting the focus in camera, so be aware of this issue depending on which body you have. As I recall, the lens was new in Pentax box with warranty. I would check the return policy just in case.
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you likely have to use the manual focus ring on the lens itself. This adaptor doesn't allow for auto-focus capability.
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Thank you for contacting us. You can only focus this lens manually. Please call us at 1-800-991-3350 if you have any further questions.Cameta Camera
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I smacked mine a couple of times on the side of the lens took an air can and blew in all the cracks and crevices, Put electronic endust on a lens cleaning tissue and forcefully pulled the telephoto lens out gently while pushing on the extension button and wiped it all clean several times. Even ran the tissue a ways into the crevice surrounding the lens. Somehow it started working again which thrilled me since Ehow wanted $176 just to look at it if I would send it in. It still sounds a little scratchy but I will continue cleaning it every use. It sounds like it has a minute piece of sand or something in it. Hope this will work for you.
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Matthew, Sigma has released information of a replacement lens which will hit the market towards the end of March. the lens is priced at $499 and boasts significant upgrades to almost every aspect of the lens. With that being said the price of this version of the lens has been slashed (lucky people like me found it for $289). I would consider your need for this type of lens. Most of the bad reviews come from earlier models of this particular version (matted black Vs smooth black). The defective lens's rightfully so get poor reviews, however the functioning models get high praise. I have tested the sharpness and autofocus and my unit is perfectly fine. I decided that $500 was too much for a new lens and $289 was a bargain for its older brother. If you look around you may still find that clearance price. I hope this helped!
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My Daughter has this Camera and now her auto focus isn't working on it, so she has to manually focus it. I'm wondering if it is the lens or is it the body of the camera. She only has one lens so she hasn't been able to trouble shoot the problem and since she's away at college I'm unable to do anything about it at the moment. Anyone have any ideas?Thanks
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the lens does not allow you to fine focus manually in autofocus mode. you would have to set it to manual focus.
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You have to be able to turn the lens incasement in order to adjust focus.You also might need to clean the lens with soft lint free cloth to remove any fingerprints that may be on the lens.If you haven't got too far on the install, you maybe able to adjust then reinstall. I hope this helps.
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i DROPPED MINE ON A HARD WOOD FLOOR WITH THE LENS OUT AND THOUGHT WAS BROKEN - THEN FOUND OUT IT WOULD COST THE SAME AS NEW TO FIX SO - I THOUGHT WHAT DO I HAVE TO LOSE - SO I TOOK HOLD OF THE LENS AND JUST BENT IT TO BE STRAIGHT AGAIN - AND IT WORKED I THOUGHT I WOULD CRACK IT OFF BUT IT POPPED BACK INTO PLACE AND PERFECT AGAIN.
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Hello Brian, in the years I have used this lens all the time and I can report to you that I have never had any problems with this excellent lens. It is sharp and the contrast and color are beautiful. Focusing has always been crystal clear. Also focus speed would be a function of the camera body which has the drive engine for autofocusing. Hope this helps, Paul
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Hello, the lens is manual, works manually only. Please put your camera into "no lens attached" mode and continue to shoot manually on in Aperture priority mode.Thank you.