However tempting "burying the lens in the graveyard" was, I resisted.
And probably for the best.
I agree with you guys, the SDM hasn't just given up and the screw drive just started all on its own. but I believe it has got noisier.
After the hunting it seemed all to hell, noisy and unable to fix on a focus. I tried for a short while then gave up, it had been a difficult day.
Anyway, today I tried it again and the lens seemed OK but noisier than I remembered it, but it's a different noise to the 18-55 kit lens and the SMC 35-70 F Series lens that I have, so not having any other way to tell which focusing mechanism is at work I'm accepting it's the SDM on the DA 50-135.
Whether it is actually noisier than before I'm not 100% sure of now, but I'm suspicious that it is. Hopefully it's
not on it's way out.
But, the good news is, I'm very pleased with the focus adjustment.
I took the lens for a walk today and sat by the river in the sun taking pictures of cygnets and ducklings. And on the way back I stopped for ice cream and beer, not together, there was a respectable pause between the two.
So here's a couple of pic's to make everyone go "Ahhhhh"
And a local Buddah, because I feel all nice and calm again
Thanks for the advice and help guys, it makes a difference.
Last edited by Lloydy; 07-08-2010 at 02:40 PM.
Reason: wrong pic.