Thanks Aslyfox, I had a read through that review link but couldn’t find anything to help.
It’s so bizarre Pentaz Syntax- the lens literally sat on a shelf from when I bought (and successfully tested) it, to today! The only outing it has had was on the plane with me, in my camera bag, which came with me as habd luggage on the plane. Gah! Cleaning the contacts again hasn’t helped
Swanlefitte the focus ring turns freely, but does absolutely nothing. This wasn’t the case a few weeks back when I bought it- I tried it out using both autofocus and manually focussing, then got busy at work and didn’t touch the camera again until today. You’re right I think- it definitely seems “stuck” at the point of focus from the last shot I took. :/
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If it helps, I’ve also tried with live view and video- unable to focus there either. :/ I’m running out of ideas and am starting to think the lens is faulty! Might be iPhone and Helios 55 for the Kilimanjaro ckimb, and maybe I can find an old M42 zoom somewhere in Nairobi at the end for some wildlife photos? Hmm. At least I should be able to get it replaced under earranty... when I get back? Haha...