Tamron 70-200 focus sticking

[scooter0071]

<p>I have had great luck with my Tamron 70-200 2.8 and use it a lot. I went out tonight to take some quick photos and the auto focus was not working all of the sudden. I placed it in manual mode and it turns but with a lot of resistance. I tried to move it back and forth to see if it would free up but no luck. Anyone have any suggestions?</p>

[willis]

<p>This first thing I would ask is:</p>

<p>What was the ambiant temperature></p>

<p>If it was cold, I would suggest that the grease was setting up.</p>

<p>If you are not a tech, I would suggest you have a CLA by a professional.</p>

[scooter0071]

<p>Its warm today around 65F. I am not a camera tech. More of a computer guy.</p>

[willis]

<p>Then I would have someone else look at it.</p>

<p>I do mess around with older camera equipment but if it is important, I let some one else with more experance t6ake care ot it.</p>

[willis]

<p>Then I would have someone else look at it.</p>

<p>I do mess around with older camera equipment but if it is important, I let some one else with more experance t6ake care ot it.</p>

[willis]

<p>Then I would have someone else look at it.</p>

<p>I do mess around with older camera equipment but if it is important, I let some one else with more experance take care ot it.</p>

[frank_skomial]

<p>... and not long time ago there were people praising Tamron lenses being above Nikkors.<br>

Something about "<em>dethronement of the King</em>". </p>

<p>... one is certain, you get what you paid for...</p>

 

[r._malecki]

<p>I have numerous Tamron and Nikon lenses. I apparently have had very good luck. I've had tech experts, when looking at a photograph, say, "Nikon lens?" and I say, "No, Tamron lens."<br>

I would guess there's is a defect in yours. They have 6 year warranties. I had an issue with the focus on my 70-200 Nikon and sent it back and they replaced it. It can happen to anything. Just don't take "no" for an answer if you are not satisfied.</p>