Focus problem

HI
Has anyone come across any focusing issues with Nikon 70-200 F4 lens.
Mine seems to all of a sudden started hunting when trying to focus even in good light.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Keith

WE need a lot more details like what camera you are using, what mode you are in, is it inside or outside. The more details you can give the better.

I am using D7000.
I am using AFC mode and shooting outside in good light

Welcome to the forum. AF-C is continuous autofocus & will hunt & follow a moving subject. AF-S is generally used for static subjects. Does AF-S hunt also?

I am not sure!! I will try it and see and will let you know.
Thank you for your prompt reply.

I am a bit of a novice when it comes to camera settings

mapleleaf56 said:

I am a bit of a novice when it comes to camera settings

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That's no problem at all - it's what we're here for!

It can take a few weeks to get to grip with everything, but ask anything you need & someone will help.

A hint: If you have suitable computer software, start shooting in RAW as soon as you can. I wasted a week messing around with JPG & a few nice shots I made could have been a lot better in RAW.

Thank you Gorf...

Have to agree with Gorf. Af-c is normally only used for subjects that are moving like Bird in Flight or fast moving sports.

​Shooting in RAW is a good idea but just remember that you will have to do post processing and especially sharpening to get good results. Just shooting in RAW and changing over to JPEG to publish will give you sub-par results.

Welcome to the forum

I rarely use AF-C with D3300 as the camera fires, whether the focus is acquired or not. But most of the lenses do hunt if there is very little contrast at the focus point.