Please explain this to me...

Raptorman · 11-04-2009, 10:42 PM

I have a Seikanon 28-80mm lens with a macro ring, and I loved it until it started being a POS.

Basically, I can't get anything in focus with it (using the split screen focus thing for reference) unless I turn the macro ring a hair and then its fine. This happens even at infinity at focal distances way past anything that would constitute a "macro" shot.

Help?

Do I fix it or smash it with a hammer? How to fix it????? (I'm really that frustrated with it.)

Thanks folks!

little laker · 11-04-2009, 11:29 PM

The first thing I've got to ask, is have you tried any other lenses on the camera

The reason I've asked is because a focus problem is often in the body. I've known the mirror to become loose on someones K10D, causing focus problems.

Ben_Edict · 11-05-2009, 03:49 AM

I have no idea, how you can fix that. Perhaps just a screw that has become loose, which now allows the macro setting ring to creep? But I do not think it is worth a professional repair, unless it is a lens you value highly for any persoanl reason. I also do not think, that it is problem with the camera, but you can verify that with another lens.

Ben