Lens repair?

[Ford DNA]

I was bitching to a fellow dog owner, who has a Rebel XT, about this one lens I have sometimes focusing, and sometimes not. My view screen on my D50 is too small to tell that it's out of focus..it's not obvious until you view it in an editing program. Said friend told me that maybe my lens just needs to be repaired..that it could have been dropped..that could be the cause (I was cursing it and talking about buying a new lens). Since it was used when I got it, I have no idea if it's been dropped or not.

Anyway, does that sound right? That it could just need a simple repair? I never have this problem with my other lenses.

[DareDevil]

I was bitching to a fellow dog owner, who has a Rebel XT, about this one lens I have sometimes focusing, and sometimes not. My view screen on my D50 is too small to tell that it's out of focus..it's not obvious until you view it in an editing program. Said friend told me that maybe my lens just needs to be repaired..that it could have been dropped..that could be the cause (I was cursing it and talking about buying a new lens). Since it was used when I got it, I have no idea if it's been dropped or not.

Anyway, does that sound right? That it could just need a simple repair? I never have this problem with my other lenses.

Well since its just that lense then most likely thats the problem. You can take it to any camera store/shop and have them take a quick look at it though. They should be able to tell you what the problem is.

[FLNeonRT]

My pictures don't always come out crisp when I use the view screen either but my lens is fine (Fuji S9000). The problem is the screen sometimes distorts enough that the image looks clear when its still slightly out of focus.

Solution: Use the eye piece to be sure image is in focus and make sure its adjusted for your eyes.

[Ford DNA]

No, my camera doesn't even allow using the view thing for taking the pictures. It is just for reviewing. I use the eye piece to take the picture, then look at it on the view thing. You can't always tell that the subject is out of focus. I took about 7 shots of my dog, him standing still, and only 1 came out clean.

[Mars_302]

use the zoom function to look at detail on the screen. Its probably not the lens, it could be just a camera shake from you holding it or pressing the shutter button. And what lens is it? If its a cheap kit lens, just buy a new one if you think its that, it could be more cost effective and quicker. I really dont know of any places in tampa that will do that kinda repair. Most places send it off, so thats down time, and not always a quick turn around either.

[FLNeonRT]

it could be just a camera shake from you holding it or pressing the shutter button

Thats true. Didn't think about that.

[Ford DNA]

Like I said, it's only this one lens. The "cheap kit" lens that the camera came with doesn't do it!

[Ford DNA]

The lens is a little bit older (maybe 5 years old) Quantaray 70-300mm.

[Ford DNA]

I'd kinda like to know if it's just a POS lens or if I just need a repair. I was planning on buying a new one until my friend told me that..

[Mars_302]

that lens is like $130 new anyway

[Ford DNA]

I don't think it was at the time. I looked at them on eBay several months ago, and used ones were going for a few hundred. I can't find this model anywhere online.

[Grease]

Ford DNA.. Dose it do it at the long end of the zoom?? (300mm)

Can you post up a pic?? And what setting you shot it in?? Please..

[Mars_302]

I don't think it was at the time. I looked at them on eBay several months ago, and used ones were going for a few hundred. I can't find this model anywhere online.

Quantaray 70-300 mm DI f/4-5.6 Digital Series AF Zoom Lens for Canon EF - 251666103 - RitzCamera.com (http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/251666103.htm?bct=t13031003%3Bcifilm-cameras-and-accessories%3Bcicamera-lenses%3Bcislr-lens%3Bcilenses-for-canon)

$150

Quantaray 70-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 High Speed Auto Focus Zoom for EOS Canon - 251664561 - RitzCamera.com (http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/251664561.htm)

$150