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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Eye-level" data-source="post: 74961" data-attributes="member: 6548">If you have to resort to MF always remember the very first rule - when looking through the viewfinder and focusing make sure you are using your largest aperture and after you achieve focus then spin the aperture ring to whatever f stop you want to use!  Don't forget this simple rule because if you do you will have problems getting good focus.  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I would add give this lens a second chance.  Use it and when it locks up shift it over to manual and make some snaps there.  Then you shift back to auto.  Maybe you can break it in and get it to working smoothly.</blockquote>