Why doesn't the macro lens focus? It's blurry..
1092482
You have to be really close to what you're taking a picture of. Like 1cm away if not less.
1092483
You have to get very close to the subject. I'm talking like less than an inch away. It took me a couple of tries to figure it out. It may help if you take your case off so that the lens is directly on top of the camera lens.
1092484
They come out smudge. The pictures are not as clear as you hope they would come about to be. My lens just came like that, I'm not sure about the others
1092485
Remove the external lens, put the phone really close to object. worked here.
37173
mine wouldnt focus, it mustve been defective. see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0xpIp2u2cg
1610125
No- the focusing distance is much too far. Great lens- but not for macro work.
2246631
If you are using the macro lens that came with this kit, you will only be able to focus on objects no more than a couple of inches away from your camera. Put your focus on manual to adjust.
1642451
I assume you've tried auto focus at different legnths. If unsuccessful you definitely need to return the lens. Sorry to hear about your troubles.
1505996
There is a manual focus adjustment on the side next to the view finder. If you don't use it to set viewfinder focus, it's usually blurry. This feature is also identified in your camera's manual. Hope this helps!
1845477
It can focus pretty close at all focal lengths, but it doesn't have a formal "macro" position. There's a discussion of this on cameralabs site, see the review of this lens. He claims a magnification ratio of 1:2.6 is possible. I haven't measured it myself, but it is a good lens for closeups.
1875333
This is strictly for macro. Focusing on anything that isn't at the closest focal point is impossible. It is also recommended that you use a lens with a shorter zoom level. This is basically incompatible with my 250mm. I can only imagine how much worse it is with a 400mm.
787433
It takes macro but wide angled, meaning you get a lot of the background. Also, there is no macro mode per se, you just put the lens within a few centimeters and snap away, you'll see the macro icon displayed. Of course the lens has to be in the fully retracted position. Someday, I'd like to have a real macro lens, a DSLR base and a good illuminator. The big problem in macro is light, i.e. you're always casting a shadow on your subject with the camera/ lens. I do like this camera for its manual focus mechanism (on the lens ring).
805252
Has anyone else found it impossible to get the fisheye to focus? It's blurry as heck.
379183
Your probably too close for what the lense your using can handle. Have you tried auto focus? For macro shots its almost easier to use anyways.
833865
Sorry I just saw the incoming email. Let me understand first. Are you saying that there is no way to do an "autof" on your camera with the lens? Try half way press the shutter see if the focus can be achieved.
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.
2228567
Thanks Branden, I didn't think it was a "macro" lens, but wanted to ask. I'm planning on buying this lens when ever I decide I can afford a $1,000 lens. I've since purchased the Canon 60mm EF-S Macro lens and like it very much.
739839
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?
1257710
Yes. There are actually two macro modes -- one is a "normal" macro mode and a "super" macro mode. The latter allows you to focus to within an inch or so of the lens.
2223286
The macro lens and the wide angle come together. un screw the wide angle lense and you have just the macro. screw this into the case, then start taking picture from an inch away.