The longest lens (S40) will not focus (needs to be so close to the slide that it would break it). The others have to be close as well to focus. ??
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As I have responded before this is an inferior piece of equipment in everyway possible. What you describe shows that. If you have time left I encourage you to return it. Amazon should have discontinued this long ago. A major disappointment to those ordering it. Originally touted by Amazon as a 1200$ fine lab instrument. So what about it AMAZON why are you still pushing this poorly designed piece of junk?
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My Sigma 1.4 lens isn't focusing properly. Purchased it Oct.9th. Won't focus past 6 feet. I have to send it to Markam Ontario for repairs. And it will cost me for repairs. No warranty?????
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rule of thumb (or used to be in my younger days) the longer the lens the less light. Used to be curable using fast film but i dont that counts any more. Thats all i can add being an old dodger and so on. good luck
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The slides cannot be focused . However they were shot is how they come out. If you have a good photoshop program you can monkey around with color and fixing the pic but focus is something that just isn't fixable. At least not to my knowledge.
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Yes there should be a small screw next to the lens..tightening and loosening should focus it for you
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Be careful of sliding lens covers. I have a Canon Powershot S40 that has a sliding lens cover that powers the camera up. The problem comes when something happens to that lens cover (mine is starting to break) and you can't power your camera any more.
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Hey Barbara,I would definitely try one a little sturdier. I have this one now on a lighter Nikon (D7000) and primarily use a smaller lens (18-105) and I think it is about at capacity and maybe a little under-qualified. Just one man's opinion but I think something more robust would suit your very nice set up better.
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When we first got ours we had the same problem with clarity and had searched all through the menu options with the blurry image trying to find it. The plastic part around the lens is what you use to focus the image. The first time it felt like that wouldn't move but if you keep at it gently it will work and then you won't have any problems moving forward. Once you fix the clarity you can read the menu better to adjust the image size. Good luck.
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Peterson:I have the same lens and want to buy a D40 - have you figured out yet if it works. From everything I read it should work on manual focus only ?
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The problem is the ring interferes with the lens barrel when it's fully retracted. Zoom it out, attach the ring, then when it retracts it will not quite go in as far but will still work. I hope this helps you out altho I dont know if there is much of a loss in focal length, decide for yourself.
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I've been using mine for a long time now and never had any focusing issues. One of my favorite lens. I was so pleased with it I also now have the 30mm f1.4
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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?
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It's a great lens if you can get it to work without any issues. Please make sure that the lens focuses currently.
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Find with that lens you have to get very close and use tripod or be steady. Use a shorter lens.
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ALL AF capable lenses that i've ever touched will allow you to rotate it past the two places where it should stop. The only lense i've ever handled that had a proper mechanical stop was made by Zeiss, i love them!
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I think there can be many reasons for this - could be sharp in the small viewer but not so sharp when expanded -- could be due to camera shake, too slow shutter speed, or possibly the camera didn't grab the object you wanted to be the main focus. I will place the subject in the middle of the screen and half depress the button -- then move the camera to the composition I want, which holds the focus where I intended. It may not be the best autofocus on the market. But on the whole it's a one of a kind camera, a keeper for sure.
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There is a lock somewhere outside the lens near the body. This might prevent you from changing the focal length.