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Mirrorless Z
Z6/Z6ii
Nikon Z6 + FTZ + Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
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<blockquote data-quote="pforsell" data-source="post: 704410" data-attributes="member: 7240"><p>You're on the right track. Elimination is the correct approach.</p><p></p><p>There's three components in your set up. The camera, the adapter and the lens. If the camera works correctly with other lenses, it probably isn't the culprit. If the adapter works with other lenses, it probably isn't the culprit. What's left?</p><p></p><p>I'm not familiar with Tamaron lenses, but by the description it seems to be a longish lens. Make sure the adapter stays tight to the camera and to the lens when the lens is attached. A long lens applies quite some torque to mounts and it is possible the torque causes enough play to disrupt the electric connections at the mount. Look closely at the mounts and try to gently wiggle the lens while it is attached. Any movement, slack or play?</p><p></p><p>Does the lens work with other cameras and/or other adapters? If nothing else helps, return the lens or have it serviced. There's no "hidden switches" in cameras or lenses that suddenly fix electronic faults. It should work like this: attach lens, turn camera on, shoot till the battery dies. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>For what it is worth, my very limited experience with off-brand lenses has been mostly negative. My reason for choosing Nikon cameras was first and foremost Nikkor lenses. The few times that I have tried Sigma lenses (not Tamaron though) I never succeeded to get them to focus accurately, quickly and positively to anything. All I got was misfocus, stuttering and sluggish focusing. I've been told that firmware updates might help but I didn't bother and chose another lens. But sure, many people have been more successful so the problem might be me. Oz</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pforsell, post: 704410, member: 7240"] You're on the right track. Elimination is the correct approach. There's three components in your set up. The camera, the adapter and the lens. If the camera works correctly with other lenses, it probably isn't the culprit. If the adapter works with other lenses, it probably isn't the culprit. What's left? I'm not familiar with Tamaron lenses, but by the description it seems to be a longish lens. Make sure the adapter stays tight to the camera and to the lens when the lens is attached. A long lens applies quite some torque to mounts and it is possible the torque causes enough play to disrupt the electric connections at the mount. Look closely at the mounts and try to gently wiggle the lens while it is attached. Any movement, slack or play? Does the lens work with other cameras and/or other adapters? If nothing else helps, return the lens or have it serviced. There's no "hidden switches" in cameras or lenses that suddenly fix electronic faults. It should work like this: attach lens, turn camera on, shoot till the battery dies. :) For what it is worth, my very limited experience with off-brand lenses has been mostly negative. My reason for choosing Nikon cameras was first and foremost Nikkor lenses. The few times that I have tried Sigma lenses (not Tamaron though) I never succeeded to get them to focus accurately, quickly and positively to anything. All I got was misfocus, stuttering and sluggish focusing. I've been told that firmware updates might help but I didn't bother and chose another lens. But sure, many people have been more successful so the problem might be me. Oz [/QUOTE]
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