difficulty to focus when in close up

[mama2213]

Hi , i am having this problem with my 400D 17-85mm IS USM lens. When i try to take some close up pic...i always having difficulty to focus... anyone can help ?? thanks:dunno:

 

[Zeddy]

For your lens, there is a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m. Are you focusing closer than that?

 

[xjasonz]

if its too close, change to manual focus...

 

[cater]

Read the lens manual, each lens have different minimum focusing distance. I believe even on manual focusing there is also a minimum focusing distance stated.

 

[bomby929]

if its too close, change to manual focus...

also no use... each lens has a min focus distance... even if you chnage to manual mode.. you will still be unable to get a focus.

 

[kelccm]

As stated by the others, there is a minimum focusing distance for all lenses. If you want to focus closer, you have to add an extension tube or a close-up filter.

 

[Shin Howard]

also no use... each lens has a min focus distance... even if you chnage to manual mode.. you will still be unable to get a focus.

If the focal dist is too shorter. Even when to change to Manual mode, turn the focus ring & then snap, the pic will still be blury.

 

[Rashkae]

Hi , i am having this problem with my 400D 17-85mm IS USM lens. When i try to take some close up pic...i always having difficulty to focus... anyone can help ?? thanks:dunno:

What sort of close-up pic? You might want to consider a macro lens.

 

[mama2213]

thanks all for the reply ... thanks a lot

 

[excelglsi]

Or just get a Hoya +5 closeup filter... Its cheaper than a Macro lens... hehe..

 

[chalib]

Kenko extension tube

 

[mama2213]

Or just get a Hoya +5 closeup filter... Its cheaper than a Macro lens... hehe..

how much it cost ??
and how it works?:dunno:

 

[kirkchua79]

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261356;)
use your pop up to assist in focusin.maybe to dark?
switch to manual-turn focus ring to macro-focus by bringing camera nearer or further to get focus,

 

[calebk]

...
switch to manual-turn focus ring to macro-focus by bringing camera nearer or further to get focus,

What on earth does this mean? :dunno:

 

[chalib]

What on earth does this mean? :dunno:

:bsmilie::bsmilie: Mabbe he was in the office when typing reply, scared being caught by boss....

I guess what he means is like when using macro lens, turn focus ring for magnification then fining the focus by moving the camera forward or backward

 

[calebk]

:bsmilie::bsmilie: Mabbe he was in the office when typing reply, scared being caught by boss....

I guess what he means is like when using macro lens, turn focus ring for magnification then fining the focus by moving the camera forward or backward

Ah yes, this is a good way of finding and working with your minimum focusing distance.