The manual focus ring seems to keep moving once it hits either end of the focal range. Is this normal?
1485411
Yes, it's a clutch mechanism that allows slippage of the manual focus ring past the near and far focus stops. This is true for all my AF-S lenses.
1485412
This is completelly normal is for mechanical safety reasons. Otherwise you will probably force and damage the internal gear system.
1485413
Mine does the same thing. Lens seems to work just fine. Probably has a friction clutch which permits the focus ring to turn past the stops
1485414
No, that's not true. The focus ring must stop at either end of the focal range. If not, the lens is faulty. My 24-70mm lens works perfectly as designed. Both the zoom and focus rings STOP at either end of their intended range. Hope my answer is helpful for you. Regards,Tam
1485415
Does this happen in auto focus mode? Does this happen as your adjusting the focal length? Maybe place the camera on a tripod and see if it occurs. I am certain the focus ring should not move unless it is manipulated.
839583
Can one simply turn off the autofocus and use the manual focus ring while in video mode? I hope so, I just ordered a HS20. Should have it early next week.
1068348
Yes. But you SHOULD deactivate the autofocus system on your camera body first (usually a lever just below the lens lock release) this will retract the slot driver that spins to focus the lens. If you want (NOT RECOMENDED) you could just over power the motor and spin the focus ring. I've done this at high stress moments and when the camera isn't cooperating. It's probably very bad for the lens' focus gears and the motor driver in the camera body though.
1030813
Yes, it's a smooth focus ring without any stops. Its hard to get use to but the lens is worth it.
1005553
Not sure about excessive play. It does turn all the way around. Basically, when it gets to the end of its travel (in either direction), there's a small sound (mechanical, not electronic). The ring keeps turning after that, but it's not doing anything to the focus. As soon as you turn back the other direction, it immediately starts affecting the focusing. If you don't turn it past the end, though, it doesn't have any wiggle room (ie: where you can move the focus ring without the focus changing) at all, which is what I would define as excessive play.
290173
Probably unhelpful, but as stated by the other responder, I have no problem at all moving my focus ring. There was a piece of yellow foam around the lens mechanism during shipping that needed to be removed, but aside from that, no locking mechanism that I have encountered. Good luck, I think you should get resolution as I have always had good luck with both amazon, and epson products/services.
1940617
I would either put it in Macro Mode or Manual or choose the A, manually focus until the subject looks clear, I have a NX1000 and it may be the same way.
1871893
You have to focus by moving the camera back and forth. Focus ring doesn't work. Also have to get close to object.
1235784
Hi, the manual focus ring is mechanical, however, in has what we cann an internal focusing - only the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus so the overall length of the lens does not change. -Ely
2120764
Its a macro lens. Try getting as close as posible , you almost have to be touching the object with the lens for it to focus
2080934
Mine is perfectrly 'tightened', focus ring fits perfectly and it runs so smooth! Only 'problem' that I notice is the 'noise' during IS activation. But, it turned out that Hybrid IS is such noisy. If there are problems, maybe you should thing about returnig product?
2010591
Some high-end lenses have focusing ring that can be pulled back into a MF only mode. If this is the case simply push the focus ring forward. Otherwise, press the AF button (above the on/off switch) and use the left and right direction buttons until S-AF is selected.
1278589
That is not correct. You were probably in manual focus, or someone setup some strange focus points. I use this camara for filming hunting, and the focus must change constantly and have never had the issue you decribe. BTW love this camera. Great quality, but cheap enough that I dont feel I need to baby it every minute.
2212348
No,but your auto focus ring isn't engaged . The big rubber ring at the very front of the lens must be pushed forward to engage it and pulled back for manual focusing ! I don't have my lens or camera handy but I'm pretty sure forward is engaged and back toward you is dis engaged ! It's a snappy little lens once engaged !
574863
Funny you should ask, Bryan. I just noticed a slight lifting on the back side of the zoom ring today. I've shot a couple thousand frames so far and I carry my camera in a bag where it rubs up against other gear. The knob on the front of the ring is wearing a hole in the bag divider against which it sits. So I've been a little rough with my camera. IMO the loose ring is probably normal. Unless our cameras are both defective. Everything works as it should.
102015
Yes, you have full manual control over focus using the focus ring when auto focus is off.
2012320
Yes. Zoom and Focus are manual with the inner ring for the later. It s a little bit to freaky not so gradual control. Its endless so no physical connection with lens I guess.