Has anyone reported Auto Focus issues to Nikon? If so, have you had a response?
1761730
I had kept my camera past the return period. I did contact Nikon, and sent it in via their instructions. I got it back in great shape with no focusing issues! Look for my review under this item.
1761731
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.
1761732
Yes, I have most definitely had my share of problems with the D800 body as well as the new D600 body. D800 is in Melville, NY even as I type this being "repaired for left focus issue, oil on the sensor, and dust/dirt on the mirror and focusing screen...and NO, I did NOT take it into the Gobi Desert during a sand storm, :o) It was being used carefully for normal shots at the zoo, in the back yard, at a balloon festival, etc. At this point, I cannot recommend either of these bodies. And, that is the first time I've said that since my first Nikon F2 purchased in 1976!
95022
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.
1048399
I agree with the #2 comment but my camera was a lemon inoperable after 3 months (jammed lens), and Nikon wouldn't repair it under warranty. Did an emergency replacement with a Canon Powershot A1400 which takes great pictures.
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.
167660
i finally sent it to the nikon repair center (look on their main website for information) along with a photocopy of my warranty card and they fixed it and returned it. i hope yours is still on warranty! otherwise i have no idea how much it would cost to fix it. i've lost the "fun" momentum anyway and no longer even enjoy it. a hundred dollars down the drain. good luck with yours.
1343872
My lens has a Focus motor but I have a Canon version. So I don't know about Nikon's errors.
973155
I am having this same problem, which I didn't previously have with my nikon...I typically use in auto mode....any tips for settings that will render most photographs useable (right now none of my photos are useable).Beware--I'm a frustrated novice!
1157630
as it stands when we returned it Nikon was denying that there was any problem but there is a lot of chatter all over the web with the same problem. we used it for 3 days pretty intensive (about 400 pictures) and then were only able to get one picture each day for two before we gave up on it. Since they denied there was a problem... they also had no fix.... we won't buy another Nikon in the near future
2002965
The lens works fine on my Nikon D3100 camera with one exception; it does not auto-focus (which I know) and I am having trouble getting landscape photos in focus.
170329
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.
1645518
I have the Nikon DX AFS Nikkor 18-55 f3.5-5.6 G lens and autofocus works in some situations but not in others. If the initial focus is not too far from perfect focus, it will focus but rather reluctantly after much back & forth. Unfortunately, I do not have the exact lens you mention.
1910671
welp. time to find a local dealer. Nikon being all mysterious with its dealers. Oh well, I'll try to be patient a little while longer.
380739
That is awesome! I called almost 2 years ago complaining about this problem and they basically wanted to sell me an upgrade for a $100 discount - terrible! Will be sending my camera back asap. Has anyone sent it back already and gotten a replacement? Would love to hear your story!
257541
The Nikon version does have the focus confirmation chip. I can't speak to the other versions.
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.
1403176
I have looked at the reviews and it looks like the trend is that Canon's are having this issue. Good luck. I ordered one for myself to use with my Nikon D40 I hope and pray it works.
1127129
I've had that happen a few times, it hasn't done a thing to mine... they seem to remain unaffected with the Nikon brand..