Are there any problems with lens errors, that is lens malfunction when opening or zoomong?
45517
We have been using the camera for just about 1 month. Thus far we have not encountered problems with the lens.
831366
Yes and no. There have been a few alarming SDM/Autofocus no-work moments, but a remount of lens and camera on/off has always fixed them immediately. We both use this lens all the time, so counting the one I smashed, we have direct experience with 3 of them.
1598105
Hi Chris,Is this lens new or used? Because as of today it's malfunctioning while zooming in-out
1171814
I've never had that problem, Joyce, but have had a lens error where the camera wouldn't open OR close. Hope you get it resolved. The digital card that is in the little slot--if you push DOWN on it, the card should pop up. Maybe try that? Good luck!
2242622
sorry don't rember ever having that problem ?? but i'll look in the manual tomorrow!! doyou have a correct lens on?
1564625
I used this lens for one year until yesterday without any problems. Just yesterday I am experiencing the same issue: quite focus hunting when zoomed out at 70+ and when it stops it is not on focus! Any idea?
229390
Yes. On occasion I get a lens error that can be resolved by turning the camera off then on.
1069091
If the release mechanism doesn't work properly and it is stuck, be VERY careful. I damaged two lenses with a cheap adapter that was not machined properly. Take it to a pro if you are not good at working on things.
49856
I haven't experiences it or heard anything about complete failure. The issue has always been a high rate of focus failure or chronic front/back focus for some copies on some camera bodies. Personally, it's never happened to me. When you're shooting at a very wide aperture, pushed in pretty close, your depth of field is so shallow there will often be some errors. I just accept that and do a lot of refocus and reshoot to cover myself, but I'd do that with any lens under those conditions.
191803
I no longer have the lens.That said, I suggest that you test it thoroughly within the 30 day return window. This lens is not cheap.
1922340
Yes, I have not had any issues with this lens, in fact, I love it. I use the auto setting on the camera and all pics have been great!
1001595
The lens is great but you can encounter a little purple flare sometimes. Not really an issue for me but it may be for some.
1239001
Yup, works fine. You may need to enable the "Shoot w/o Lens" option in the menus but there's no issue once that has been set.
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?
1524335
Went on a trip with my new D50 and it stopped working after 5-6 pictures. Showed an error message. When I got back home I decided to read the book. Seems the lens slipped out of F22 to F16. Rotating the F-ring back to F22 fixed the problem. Ignorant me. Since then I try to only purchase lenses with a little snaplock on the f-ring. Problem solved.
528348
When I bought my digital camera, I had several lenses that would attach to the camera but not all of them functioned properly. I think manual focus lenses may be confusing since a lot of the camera's capability won't work.
260831
I don't know. I love my lens. Haven't had any problems with it. Wish i could buy a stronger one than 200mm. Sherry