Brand new DA* 50-135....bad

cputeq · 06-25-2008, 02:26 PM

*cry* It was almost perfect.

Today I got my K20D, 16-45, 50-135 and 55-300 in. Happy day...almost.

I hooked up the 50-135 to my K200D and noticed immediately that the lens wouldn't focus past 75mm or so.

After *FINALLY* charging the battery for the K20D, tried it on that camera with the same results.

Then, I started looking at the "info" when making focal length changes...after about 75mm or so, the "info" simply displays 70mm and stays there.

Bummer

daacon · 06-25-2008, 03:12 PM

That bites - all I can suggest is make sure all contacts are clean - and hopefully you bought it somewhere with a good return / replace / refund policy.

cputeq · 06-25-2008, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by daacon

That bites - all I can suggest is make sure all contacts are clean - and hopefully you bought it somewhere with a good return / replace / refund policy.

Yeah, cleaned the contacts, nothing.

And yes, I bought it from frankly the most awesome return place I've ever shopped, Amazon.

Cross-shipping next-day air, prepaid return UPS shipping label. man, you can't get any better than that. My new lens will be here Friday.

Interestingly enough the optics are still nice when I manual focus, but I don't get focus confirmation at the "bad" ranges. I know I'm going to love the lens when I get a good copy, and I think my other lenses will be jealous.

**KA5TXL** · 06-25-2008, 04:04 PM

Sorry to hear that. I have had mine for 2 months and it works great with my K20D. I think you will enjoy it when you get the replacement. Good Luck

offertonhatter · 07-03-2008, 11:05 AM

I have just found this thread, and I am picking up one of these tomorrow, I am going to check the focus beyond 70mm before handing over the money..

06-25-2008, 02:26 PM	#1
cputeq Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 464	*Brand new DA 50-135....bad** cry It was almost perfect. Today I got my K20D, 16-45, 50-135 and 55-300 in. Happy day...almost. I hooked up the 50-135 to my K200D and noticed immediately that the lens wouldn't focus past 75mm or so. After FINALLY charging the battery for the K20D, tried it on that camera with the same results. Then, I started looking at the "info" when making focal length changes...after about 75mm or so, the "info" simply displays 70mm and stays there. Bummer

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06-25-2008, 03:12 PM	#2
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	That bites - all I can suggest is make sure all contacts are clean - and hopefully you bought it somewhere with a good return / replace / refund policy.

06-25-2008, 03:51 PM	#3
cputeq Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 464 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon That bites - all I can suggest is make sure all contacts are clean - and hopefully you bought it somewhere with a good return / replace / refund policy. Yeah, cleaned the contacts, nothing. And yes, I bought it from frankly the most awesome return place I've ever shopped, Amazon. Cross-shipping next-day air, prepaid return UPS shipping label. man, you can't get any better than that. My new lens will be here Friday. Interestingly enough the optics are still nice when I manual focus, but I don't get focus confirmation at the "bad" ranges. I know I'm going to love the lens when I get a good copy, and I think my other lenses will be jealous.

06-25-2008, 04:04 PM	#4
KA5TXL Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 188	Sorry to hear that. I have had mine for 2 months and it works great with my K20D. I think you will enjoy it when you get the replacement. Good Luck

07-03-2008, 11:05 AM	#5
offertonhatter Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West UK Posts: 390	I have just found this thread, and I am picking up one of these tomorrow, I am going to check the focus beyond 70mm before handing over the money..

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