Earlier reviews &amp; comments (pre-Nikon release) noted significant inconsistencies with the auto-focus. Have any Nikon owners had problems?
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If you're referring to the Nikon D5300 support, Sigma released a firmware update in Nov/2013 to address that. If you have the Sigma USB Dock it's a simple update. Otherwise, I'm not sure how you'd ensure your copy of the lens has the new firmware.
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There was an issue with a lot of D600 with the oil, but there were many 1000's that did not have the issue... My D600 was one of them, mine does not have any more or less dust/oil issue then any of my other DSLR's. If you do get one with the issue then Nikon will replace the shutter for free... or just get the D610 or D750.
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I just received my D800 a couple weeks ago. Almost all my images are out of focus, even with simple portraits. I haven't contacted Nikon yet because I'm attempting to return the camera.
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I have the same problem with the autofocus for video recording (even when set to "Full AF"). It occurs mostly during zooming in and not as much when zooming out. Sometimes, after zooming in, it will lose the focus and then regain it or not at all at times. This problem has occurred in bright light and sun outdoors and indoors in decent and dim light.It's too bad since the quality (color and clarity) seems excellent.
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Wanted to let you all know that I decided on the D7000 and picked one up today. Couldn't be happier. Continuous autofocus during video shooting is useless on it, but I'm learning to manually focus, which is actually more rewarding for me; when shooting at f/1.8 you can get a very cinematic look focusing manually, even when you're chasing around your twin toddlers!
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Cheryl - some time ago I bought a "slightly used" lens from an Amazon vendor. It would not autofocus in live mode on my Nikon D5100. For some time I thought this was a problem between the camera and lens, but I finally consulted Tamron and they said it would need expensive repair. Amazon was gracious let me return the lens. In manual focus it took wonderful shots - but I have no way of knowing if you are talking about this same particular lens.
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I haven't written a review, and haven't even read the other reviews (yet), but I am *definitely* having the soft focus and out of focus problems you are referring to. I can take 10 consecutive pictures - same lighting/angle, etc. and maybe one will be a good picture, 4 not so good, and 5 completely unusable. I wonder if certain models cause this, or if some of these were just defective. I bought because of all the positive reviews, but wish I would've spoke up when I first received my camera.
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My D40 developed a blurry line in the middle of the viewfinder after about 2 months (or maybe it just took me 2 months to notice it). It doesn't affect the photos, just the viewfinder, but it is a little annoying at times. I'm guessing it's a warp or something like that in the focusing screen. Since I take most of my photos in the Summer and Fall, I don't want to part with it for another couple of months, but after that I plan on sending it in to Nikon to have them check it out while it's still under warranty. It really hasn't been a big deal, and the camera is great in spite of it, but I would like to make sure it's not going to get worse.
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Hi All, very interested in these postings but still can't get this lens to work with my D70 in M or AF. I too get fEE message displayed and shutter won'r fire, even after locking off at f22 etc. Starting to wonder if its a camera setting or am I missing something?
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My lens has a Focus motor but I have a Canon version. So I don't know about Nikon's errors.
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You've probably figured this out by now, but in case anyone is browsing this forum later on and still wants the answer, I thought I'd post. I use old manual focus Nikon lenses on this camera all the time. There is no auto focus, but they work perfectly fine in manual mode. I have a 10 dollar wireless remote I bought off of Amazon that works great for long shutter exposures.
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looks like half of the peopple feel D7000 has focus problems and half of them feel its a user error.I am planning to buy one,but its very difficult to decide whether to get this D7000 or the good old D90 based on reviews and discussions.The more you read...the more confusing it gets..
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seems to be an epidemic. same problem no autofocus. if I use the zoom to get in focus then pics come out ok but not good.
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I am having issues with auto focus inside and out. Inside it will occur on most settings and outside it happens a lot in manual when I am trying to shoot macros but it happens in other settings as well. Can't figure out if it's something I'm doing or if there is something wrong with this particular camera but it is becoming incredibly frustrating. Any thoughts?
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jESSICA, I got an article from Nikonians that affirm it performs auto focus with D--3100/5100/5000/3000/60 and 40. Don't take my word on this and research a bit more, maybe call Sigma and ask them directly. I hope I helped you in some way.
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Hi, yes there is one issue. Once it got freeze when i was focusing in low light. No controls were responding including on-off switch. I had to remove battery to restart the camera. I am waiting for Ricoh to announce this as a known issue and release firmware update soon. Thanks.
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Thanks, Philip. I kept mine, still really pleased. Learned that shooting in "Auto" is my best friend right now (clear crisp photos at any distance from macro to nearly all zoom), but glad to hear the "shaken when stirred" is not a sign of something wrong, or about to go wrong. Best wishes.