New K3 used DA*16-50 does not work

tyrepeddler · 03-18-2014, 05:00 PM

Hi
Just got a brand new K3 and bought a 16-50 on this form that was suppose to work just fine I have charge the battery and made no changes to the default setting on the K3 but the 16-50 does not focus on AF at all. Am I doing something wrong with this lens or did I get a dud and it really was not working as was told by the seller on this form. I have tried multiple settings and nothing works. I have another lens that focuses fine Guess I got a bad lens. Any suggestions
Thanks for any help

**crewl1** · 03-18-2014, 05:21 PM

Is the switch on the lens on AF?

tyrepeddler · 03-18-2014, 05:30 PM

yes it is on both camera and lens

tzrenz0 · 03-18-2014, 05:34 PM

Try cleaning the lens contacts with a soft cloth or microfibre cloth and give it a go again.

Quest4ADV · 03-18-2014, 05:38 PM

Are you sure it's not focusing? I just got a DA* 50 - 135 this week for my new K3, and I didn't think it was working because I couldn't hear it.

Felt kinda dumb after I figured out it was really working.

tyrepeddler · 03-18-2014, 05:46 PM

Yes set to infinity and was close to subject and will not focus at all

dshombert · 03-18-2014, 06:38 PM

A long time ago, I had a 16 - 50 that had these symptoms and the SDM had died. Once it was repaired by CRIS, it worked fine for the rest of the time that I owned it. You should contact the seller and discuss this with him. If it really is defective and the seller won't make good on it, be sure to leave him negative feedback so the rest of us can avoid him. Sorry this has happened to you.

tyrepeddler · 03-18-2014, 06:44 PM

That what I am trying to do but he is not answering me back at this point He seems to be avoiding me

---------- Post added 03-18-14 at 08:45 PM ----------

Also I am new to Pentax who is CHIS

dansamy · 03-18-2014, 07:14 PM

The USA Pentax repair facility. I think they're in Arizona?

sa_lontoc · 03-18-2014, 07:22 PM

Try turning the screw drive focus contact on the lens with a small screw driver, this technique works on my 50-135 before I finally decided to send it for repair for SDM failure.

**tomwil** · 03-19-2014, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by dshombert

If it really is defective and the seller won't make good on it, be sure to leave him negative feedback so the rest of us can avoid him.

Can feedback be given on a wanted ad?

Also, it might be a HER !

tyrepeddler · 03-19-2014, 04:20 AM

It is a him and I bought it off a add that was posted

**crewl1** · 03-19-2014, 04:45 AM

If you paid with Paypal you can file a claim within 45 days.
Before doing that send a private message to Adam ( this sites owner) to see if they have a way to contact the seller for you.)
I have had excellent experience in the market here but there are sometimes bad transactions.

tyrepeddler · 03-19-2014, 04:49 AM

I have contact Adam thanks

schulzj · 03-19-2014, 08:28 AM

Is the K3 setup to use back button focus? The AF botton on the rear and not use the shutter button. I have my K5 setup like that and always confuses people who try to use my camera.

Or does your K3 focus with another lens?

03-18-2014, 05:00 PM	#1
tyrepeddler Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 88	*New K3 used DA16-50 does not work** Hi Just got a brand new K3 and bought a 16-50 on this form that was suppose to work just fine I have charge the battery and made no changes to the default setting on the K3 but the 16-50 does not focus on AF at all. Am I doing something wrong with this lens or did I get a dud and it really was not working as was told by the seller on this form. I have tried multiple settings and nothing works. I have another lens that focuses fine Guess I got a bad lens. Any suggestions Thanks for any help

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Is the switch on the lens on AF?

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tyrepeddler Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 88 Original Poster	yes it is on both camera and lens

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tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Try cleaning the lens contacts with a soft cloth or microfibre cloth and give it a go again.

03-18-2014, 05:38 PM	#5
Quest4ADV Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St Augustine, FL Posts: 118	Are you sure it's not focusing? I just got a DA* 50 - 135 this week for my new K3, and I didn't think it was working because I couldn't hear it. Felt kinda dumb after I figured out it was really working.

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tyrepeddler Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 88 Original Poster	Yes set to infinity and was close to subject and will not focus at all

03-18-2014, 06:38 PM	#7
dshombert Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 411	A long time ago, I had a 16 - 50 that had these symptoms and the SDM had died. Once it was repaired by CRIS, it worked fine for the rest of the time that I owned it. You should contact the seller and discuss this with him. If it really is defective and the seller won't make good on it, be sure to leave him negative feedback so the rest of us can avoid him. Sorry this has happened to you.

03-18-2014, 06:44 PM	#8
tyrepeddler Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 88 Original Poster	That what I am trying to do but he is not answering me back at this point He seems to be avoiding me ---------- Post added 03-18-14 at 08:45 PM ---------- Also I am new to Pentax who is CHIS

03-18-2014, 07:14 PM	#9
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	The USA Pentax repair facility. I think they're in Arizona?

03-18-2014, 07:22 PM	#10
sa_lontoc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando Photos: Albums Posts: 107	Try turning the screw drive focus contact on the lens with a small screw driver, this technique works on my 50-135 before I finally decided to send it for repair for SDM failure.

03-19-2014, 03:48 AM	#11
tomwil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 778	Originally posted by dshombert If it really is defective and the seller won't make good on it, be sure to leave him negative feedback so the rest of us can avoid him. Can feedback be given on a wanted ad? Also, it might be a HER !

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03-19-2014, 04:20 AM	#12
tyrepeddler Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 88 Original Poster	It is a him and I bought it off a add that was posted

03-19-2014, 04:45 AM	#13
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	If you paid with Paypal you can file a claim within 45 days. Before doing that send a private message to Adam ( this sites owner) to see if they have a way to contact the seller for you.) I have had excellent experience in the market here but there are sometimes bad transactions.

03-19-2014, 04:49 AM	#14
tyrepeddler Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 88 Original Poster	I have contact Adam thanks

03-19-2014, 08:28 AM	#15
schulzj New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 3	Is the K3 setup to use back button focus? The AF botton on the rear and not use the shutter button. I have my K5 setup like that and always confuses people who try to use my camera. Or does your K3 focus with another lens?