I bought this lens with the A7II and when I attach it, it's out of focus and there's black borders around the entire image. Any idea what I'm doing?
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Hi Ryan, this Sony E-mount lens SEL35F18 is an APS-C sensor format (23.5mm). As for your Sony A7II, this one has a full frame sensor (35mm). Using this lens will give you the cropping factor making some border around the image. What you needed to do is to set the camera to APS-C Size Capture which can be set on the menu of your A7II. You may go to: MENU → (Custom Settings) →[APS-C Size Capture] → On. Hope this helps. -Ely
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Hi Ryan, this Sony E-mount lens SEL35F18 is an APS-C sensor format (23.5mm). As for your Sony A7II, this one has a full frame sensor (35mm). Using this lens will give you the cropping factor making some border around the image. What you needed to do is to set the camera to APS-C Size Capture which can be set on the menu of your A7II. You may go to: MENU &#8594; (Custom Settings) &#8594;[APS-C Size Capture] &#8594; On. Hope this helps. -Ely
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The A7ii is a full frame camera, so the sensor is larger than the sensor for which the SEL35f18 was designed. There should be a "crop mode" in the A7ii that will crop the image to only use the central region over which this lens is designed to be used. To avoid this issue, you need to buy "full frame" lenses that fill the entire image (e.g.http://store.sony.com/sonnar-t-fe-35mm-f2.8-za-full-frame-e-mount-prime-lens-zid27-SEL35F28Z/cat-27-catid-All-Alpha-NEX-Lenses)
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You have to take the camera out of Automatic mode. You can only use the lens in manual mode.
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Hello hello Rmauma...! The Little push-button on the side... is working... like the release-button... on your camera... Push it In... and turn the lens... same way... as your normal lenses. If the button... or the adapter is stuck... Perhaps try... to twist the adapter... just a fraction... in both directions... while pressing... on the button. This can give the Little locking pin... enough room... to Work. Now take the lens... with the adapter... one hand on each... close your eyes... and let your hands Work... Hope this will help... Greetings... Jakob.
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I wish I could help you but sadly I can't ! I bought the same lens and it works perfectly well ! It's on my camera (a canon T3 rebel) permanently except when I need my zoom ! Maybe you should try it on another camera ! It would tell you if it has a defect or not ! Sorry about that ! Arnaud.
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What kind of lens are you using you may have to set the back focus. Or since this is a cheap adaptor it may be too thick for your camera
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Hi, thanks question. This lens can not fit for Sony A7‡U. You need adapter for A Mount. Thanks in advance.
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Theres a ring that comes off. Its been a while since ive used mine but you may need to screw on ring to lens first then add the lens adapter. Or try with out the ring? Also it only fitd on my kit lens. Check thread size
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Put the lens on a NEX body, go to Version in the Setup menu, and see if it reads .02. If so it came from a fresh batch from Sony with the current firmware. If not, the lens currently has to go back to Sony for a firmware update.Hope that helps. . .
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Even pros can miss the simplest of things ( I.e. The lens cap is on!) But did you remember to depress the rounded metal tab of the macro tube that releases it from the body cleats? (or rails ? ). That's the only thing I can think of. I purchased the set for Canon so I can't be any more specific or lend any other option. Sorry.
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Although I have never had this problem with this lens, I have seen it before with other lenses. My first thought is that the electronic contacts between lens and camera aren't working properly. They may simply be dirty - try wiping them off with a clean rag. The contacts may also be misaligned where the lens meets the camera, maybe because of something getting in the way or a faulty mount on the lens or camera. I think dirt on the contacts is most likely the cause.
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If the lens doesn't retract all the way, slide a piece of paper in between the lens barrels. Try turning it on. This fixed mine tonight. I think the lens wasn't seated properly.Don't do this unless you are sure it's out of warranty.
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I get it too.... Are you using the adapter for it or did you screw it directly to your camera? I came to the conclusion that using the adapter was the problem. I went to a camera store and tried a fisheye that actually fit my camera without an adapter, took a picture and it didn't have a shadow.
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Either Google it or look in the manual that came with your lens.Sorry, that's all I got.
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It seems to be a misprint. I own the lens and a D7000 and they work great together.
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call Canon customer service ... I spoke with them when I was looking at this lens .. excellent support. Good luck.
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The 2nd answer is correct. Believe that the a77 Mark II is an e-mount Sony. If it is an e-mount, you would need to purchase an adapter to successfully use this lens. Also agree that it's a wonderful lens. One additional thought...make sure you have the correct adapter; there are two different "flavors'".
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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