Da 60-250 autofocus problem

**j5m** · 09-07-2015, 01:53 AM

My Da 60-250 on my K5iis won't autofocus. I also cannot get the menu screen when the lens is on the camera. Everything works fine with the DA 16-50. Any quick fix suggestions? I am travelling in Corsica and cannot get to a repair shop.
Tx
j5m

Adam · 09-07-2015, 02:05 AM

Try cleaning the lens contacts, re-mounting the lens, and ensuring that there is no damage to the mount. Sounds like an electrical problem to me.

**j5m** · 09-07-2015, 12:33 PM

Tx for the tip. I cleaned the contacts with a Q Tip without success. I will get some alcool from the pharmacy tomorrow.
j5m

**hjoseph7** · 09-07-2015, 12:35 PM

Could it be the motor burned out or maybe you have the camera set to MF.

**j5m** · 09-07-2015, 12:54 PM

I don't know about the motor yet. I will definitely clean up the contacts tomorrow but the AF button on both the camera and the lens is on.
Tx

mee · 09-07-2015, 01:07 PM

Does the camera recognize the lens or does it ask you to dial in a focal length when you turn on the camera?

**j5m** · 09-08-2015, 12:52 AM

The camera does not ask lens info when turned on.
j5m

**j5m** · 09-08-2015, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Try cleaning the lens contacts, re-mounting the lens, and ensuring that there is no damage to the mount. Sounds like an electrical problem to me.

i cleaned the contacts with alcool with no success. I get "MF" icon flashing constantly. I have not used this lens a lot so I would be surprised to have a burnt motor.
j5m

Adam · 09-08-2015, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by j5m

i cleaned the contacts with alcool with no success. I get "MF" icon flashing constantly. I have not used this lens a lot so I would be surprised to have a burnt motor.
j5m

Actually, not using the lens for a while can be just as bad as using it too much. You may have to get it checked out.

09-07-2015, 01:53 AM	#1
j5m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 39	Da 60-250 autofocus problem My Da 60-250 on my K5iis won't autofocus. I also cannot get the menu screen when the lens is on the camera. Everything works fine with the DA 16-50. Any quick fix suggestions? I am travelling in Corsica and cannot get to a repair shop. Tx j5m

09-07-2015, 02:05 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Try cleaning the lens contacts, re-mounting the lens, and ensuring that there is no damage to the mount. Sounds like an electrical problem to me. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-07-2015, 12:33 PM	#3
j5m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 39 Original Poster	DA 60-250 autofocus problem Tx for the tip. I cleaned the contacts with a Q Tip without success. I will get some alcool from the pharmacy tomorrow. j5m

09-07-2015, 12:54 PM	#5
j5m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 39 Original Poster	DA 60-250 autofocus problem I don't know about the motor yet. I will definitely clean up the contacts tomorrow but the AF button on both the camera and the lens is on. Tx

09-08-2015, 12:52 AM	#7
j5m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 39 Original Poster	DA 60-250 autofocus problem The camera does not ask lens info when turned on. j5m

09-07-2015, 12:35 PM	#4
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,048	Could it be the motor burned out or maybe you have the camera set to MF.

09-07-2015, 01:07 PM	#6
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Does the camera recognize the lens or does it ask you to dial in a focal length when you turn on the camera?

09-08-2015, 08:20 AM	#8
j5m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 39 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Try cleaning the lens contacts, re-mounting the lens, and ensuring that there is no damage to the mount. Sounds like an electrical problem to me. i cleaned the contacts with alcool with no success. I get "MF" icon flashing constantly. I have not used this lens a lot so I would be surprised to have a burnt motor. j5m

09-08-2015, 01:38 PM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by j5m i cleaned the contacts with alcool with no success. I get "MF" icon flashing constantly. I have not used this lens a lot so I would be surprised to have a burnt motor. j5m Actually, not using the lens for a while can be just as bad as using it too much. You may have to get it checked out. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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