john y.k. lee Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 I have been using the new 24-85 AFS-G lens pretty heavily for over one year. I have noticed recently that the zoom gets stuck at 28mm. It takes some extra work to get it past the "catch" to get it to 24mm. Is this simply the end result of using a consumer zoom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_ Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 What camera body are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roto Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Could you please explain what's the relevance of the camera body type to John's question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Ingold Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 You have an high-quality lens, mid-range rather than consumer variety. The zoom mechanism should operate smoothly throughout its range. No lens, whatever the price, whould require force to operate. Something is loose or broken. Send it to Nikon for repair. It may still be under warrantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illmonk Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Mine is exhibiting the same symptoms, although sporadically. At times, it seems to get stuck at 28mm and at 50mm. Having bought this lens used and without a manual, I figured it might be there for a reason. Perhaps not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_ Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 "Roberto Totaro Could you please explain what's the relevance of the camera body type to John's question?" Sure, a 'G' lens on a N8008s (F801s) body may focus at a different speed than a F5 body. The N8008s (F801s) body can use the 'G' lens in P or S modes, but the AFS really doesn't get a chance to zip about like it would with a newer (D100, D2H, F100) body. Does that help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark e Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 The question was about zooming, not focusing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john y.k. lee Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 I am using a F100 body, and the problem is definitely in the lens. It catches at 28mm, and I have to force it to get to 24mm. Unfortunately, I'm going on a trip soon and can't afford to leave without this lens. It is quite frustrating. I'm going to have to look into whether I bought it USA or Imported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illmonk Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 After playing with mine last night, I noticed I can get it past the sticking points (28mm and 50mm) by pointing it upwards. It seems to catch more frequently when the lens is pointed towards the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john y.k. lee Posted May 10, 2004 Author Share Posted May 10, 2004 I just got my lens back from Nikon in New York. They fixed it for free under the five year USA warranty. Everything is back to working order. They didn't tell me why or what broke, but it is working well now. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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