[Jeremy Shaw]

Hello,

I have the cheap AF Nikkor 50mm 1.8D lens, and I recently started wondering if there is something wrong with mine. Specifically, the focus ring on it seems awful 'sticky'. In manual focus mode it can take a far bit of force to get it moving. ANd in autofocus mode, the camera often won't take a picture because the lens is slightly out of focus (as is shown by the indicator in the view finder), but I have to press the shutter button a few times to get it to finish the focusing.

Does this sound at all normal for this lens? I don't expect a lot from it, but this sounds a bit off to me, and the lens should still under warrantee, so..

- jeremy

[Kat]

Sounds off to me, too. If my camera is in manual focus mode, the AF motor disengages from my 50mm and the focus ring turns easily. As for auto-focus, the only time I run across that issue is if it's really dark. It can happen if I'm shooting fire-spinners at night, for example. But this is just because it is dark and the auto-focus has trouble "seeing" the subject well enough to focus on it. If you're getting that in normal room light/daylight shooting conditions, something is wrong.

[Jeremy Shaw]

I have problems even in full sun. The other lenses are fine..

I think it is under warranty. Perhaps I should send it in..

[Jeremy Shaw]

I should be able to make it to the next photocoop meeting. If someone can bring their lens, it would be nice to compare and contrast. I bought mine from calumet last October, so if there is something wrong, I think it should be covered..

- jeremy

[Kat]

Hey -- I should be at the next one too, and I've added a note to my calendar that I should bring my camera bag.