Autofocus Issues

[mamypoko]

Hello all!

Recently I have tried some macro shots with my Sony a100.

When the camera tries to autofocus at 50-70mm, the viewfinder/lens will seemingly shift sideways if I position the camera too close and it tries to force the lens to focus but can't.

Is this normal?

Thanks!

 

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

shift?

you mean the rotation caused by the motor or the image in the viewfinder shifted?

 

[mamypoko]

It will shift slightly in the viewfinder but go back to the original position if it cannot focus properly if too close to the subject :dunno:

The motor sounds like its trying to focus but reached the limit, thats when it happens

 

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

hmm, sounds strange.

if its really shifted in viewfinder, i think your lens might have problem.

motor will normally do hunting if can't focus on the object. sometimes its beyond the focusing distance of the lenses, so it go to the max, depending on the motor itself, some might be a forceful rotation bank, some are just a slight tender touch.

 

[antimony60]

Bro, ALL lenses have a minimum focussing distance constrain. Check your lens Model to find out its limitation.

Hello all!

Recently I have tried some macro shots with my Sony a100.

When the camera tries to autofocus at 50-70mm, the viewfinder/lens will seemingly shift sideways if I position the camera too close and it tries to force the lens to focus but can't.

Is this normal?

Thanks!

 

[noob117]

i think it could be due the the lens (eg. canon 18-55 kitlens II) the extended zoom barrel shakes?

 

[mamypoko]

i think it could be due the the lens (eg. canon 18-55 kitlens II) the extended zoom barrel shakes?

Hmm that might be what causing it, as it only happens when I zoom it. I'm using the kit lens atm too. Thanks!