Has anyone gotten past the notorious lens error?
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Sadly, if it is doing it often.................then the digital focus mechanism needs to be replaced and it is (at least over here in Korea) more than $120.00. I have had this happen with both my 960Is and my Canon S5IS. I ended up just going ahead and replacing both of them; the 960 IS with the S100 and the S5IS with the S20IS.
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I have a Canon, and didn't have a problem. Maybe try googling your problem, someone probably has a solution already out there.
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I'm having problems with the lens period I have been meaning to visit a camera shop and explain to me what the issue might be.. All my other lenses work just fine This Bower has been problematic
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I have not had exposure issues but I have had focus issues. Not really issues, as much as just not being happy with the focal range at all, or the autofocus system. If you are shooting auto I can see you having problems as the auto systems just do not seem to be up to par compared to other platforms
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I've had mine for two years and it hasn't failed. Never heard anyone mention the AF failing. AF back focusing, or front focus, yes. But depending on what Canon body you're using most the time Micoadjustment enables you to tweak the lens to focus properly.
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I'm having this issue, too. Camera seems to get confused and the whole frame becomes blurry rather than focusing on the one object. It takes several attempts to register what I'm trying to do, and then it's too late - opportunity has passed and subject has moved. Time to really study my manual I guess or maybe this is a shortcoming with this camera.
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Ming Thein never mentions a problem. http://blog.mingthein.com/2013/06/14/lens-review-panasonic-14-42-3-5-5-6-x-g/
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Same trouble I had with mine right out of the box... requires Canon service and likely replacement. The electronic lenses are very flimsy and the slightest bit of dirt will ruin them.
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Honestly, I have not ideas. I'd think there could some small particle may have got into zoom section of lens and prevent the cover shutter from closing. the camera reports the error because of it.I just slide in a piece of thin plastic paper around "trying" to clear things up ,and lightly tap the lens while extending & extracting the lens. somehow, that cleared the problem by luck. but I really don't know how long it will last though.
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You might have a lemon. I have the 520 and has no problem with it. Images are sharp and good.I don't have a 200mm+ lens so I haven't tried that. I have tried up to 150mm without any problem.
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I have. I love it. I'm often using my old Yashinon 50mm/1.2 on it. I also have the same Olympus lens that you do... works great. I shoot on the 7D.
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I'm curious . Did you return or keep your lens and are you satisfied with it ? I'm looking to order one for my camera . Thanks .
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After the first shooting I used it, it was a failure. It was extremely noticeable it was defective. However, I did also run some lens cal test to verify if I could do some microadjustments, to no ado.
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There is new information on the page that I linked to in my previous comment. It looks like Canon now knows which lenses are affected, and they offer free repairs - starting on 7/18. From what they write, it also sounds like newer lenses do no longer have this problem.
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Did you try cleaning the lens. Try a Q-Tip and some alcohol. See it that works.
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i recently dropped my camera and the lens error appeared.. how do i fix the problem...
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I had that problem, the aperture problem which resulted in overexposure. Called Fujifilm, sent the camera, and it fixed and came back. I paid the shipping cost to their service center but service was quick and replacement itself was free. I had that problem with quite early lot, but I guess current lot does not have such problem or if you have then you can get the replacement service.