Can't Focus!

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incandenz

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Hi all,
I'm using a D90 with a nikon 24mm f/2.8 lens and have recently been unable to focus beyond the 1.25ft marking on the lens either manually or on autofocus. I'm unsure if it's a setting I accidentally changed or a physical problem with the lens. Any advice here? highly frustrating!
 
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incandenz

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I'm traveling right now with only the one lens but I'm fairly certain you're correct as the problem persists even when the lens is removed from the camera body. Anything I might try before taking it into the shop?
 
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Mike D90

Senior Member
Mfrankfort said:
hmm. Don't think the D90 has a focus motor, so my guess would be the lens motor is a bit wacky. Did it take any unwanted dives ?
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Yes, the D90 has a focus screw for older style AF lenses. But if he removes the lens and the focus ring still will not move the lens is the problem.

I am assuming he is using an older AF lens as I was unaware there is an AF-S style 24mm f/2.8 lens?.

If newer then there is possibly a switch on the lens body that has A/MF indicator? If set to A then the lens will not focus manually.
 
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Englischdude

Senior Member
hi,
if the lens wont rotate past a certain point while it is not on the camera then it is the lens. You can easily rule out a problem with the camera by trying a different lens of AF type with the worm drive (not AFS). If that lens focuses OK, then the camera is ok.
 
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skene

Senior Member
arepeace_zarriq said:
hi all,
im zarriq, im using nikon d90, but i cant focus on the object when im focusing on. why, and how should i can resolve it.
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Hi, what kind of lens are you using?
What distance from subject?
Usually you want to create your own thread and leave dead threads alone. Just sayin.
 
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