Autofocus bad?

9 years 1 month ago #432284 by Stanly
I have a lens that when you start to focus or you can hear the motor running but nothing is happening. I'm guessing the autofocus has gone bad?

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9 years 1 month ago #432293 by effron
Tough to say from your description. Other lenses focus ok, that eliminates the camera's focus motor. It could be time for a trip to Nikon repair, unless its a different animal....:unsure:

Why so serious?
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9 years 1 month ago #432330 by Stacy Craig
Effron, I thought the focus drive system is completely in the camera lens itself?  There is one in the camera body too?  Why the need for two?  Seems redundant.  


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9 years 1 month ago #432347 by effron
Nikons with autofocus motor in body: D50, D70, D80, D90, D100, D200, D300, D80 D810, D7000, D7100, all pro models (D1, D2, D2, D3, D4, D4s DF). Models derived from those (D300s, D3x, etc.) also have AF motors. The lower end bodies need a lens with internal focus motor.....;)

Why so serious?
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9 years 1 month ago #432426 by MM Images
Ah, that sucks.  Sounds like something needs to be checked out! 


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9 years 1 month ago #432518 by Joves
Well if you are hearing the motor trying to focus, and getting nothing, then it sound like the drive end of it went out, or is jammed. You might try switching it over to Manual, and try focusing down that way. If it will focus then I am guess it is the motor, and not the drive. I never, or hardly hear my motor in my lens when it is focusing, well unless it goes from one extreme to another, and then it is very short, and quiet. 


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