Problem with Tamron 17-50mm f2.8(new build in motor) with Nikon DSLR??

[chowchampion]

Two of my friend facing focusing problem when using Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 (new build in motor) with their D80( just bought the body & lens 1 month) & D70s. Problem happen when shooting few shoot(about 20 shoot) of photo, than the r9 or F-- appear on LCD after that cannot autofocus anymore, need to turn off and on again to keep continue using it:? anyone of u facing this problem before when using this lens?? thank u

[ND40]

my friend with D70s facing this problem also. 1 week old lens.

[leslie]

dudes get it checked, its still under warranty ;)

[gr2k]

F-- means the lens is not in contact with the body...try cleaning the contacts..

if it doesn't work send it back for warranty

[nexro]

Happens to mine too... mounted on a D60.
Ah, looks like I'll have to send it back for warranty too :(

[edward chan]

works ok with my d200

[chowchampion]

my friend with D70s facing this problem also. 1 week old lens.

dudes get it checked, its still under warranty ;)

F-- means the lens is not in contact with the body...try cleaning the contacts..

if it doesn't work send it back for warranty

Happens to mine too... mounted on a D60.
Ah, looks like I'll have to send it back for warranty too :(

works ok with my d200

:D Thank u all for sharing with me :D

[secretguy]

hey, i have the same problem on F-- and focus jam with my new Tamron 17-50 A16II with D80. would like to ask folks here who had send back for warranty, does the problem still exist after warranty?

[chowchampion]

hey, i have the same problem on F-- and focus jam with my new Tamron 17-50 A16II with D80. would like to ask folks here who had send back for warranty, does the problem still exist after warranty?
My friend(using D70s) send back for warranty, but after that still facing the same problem too :(

[secretguy]

should i save my time to get use to the focus jam instead of sending back for warranty?

[chowchampion]

should i save my time to get use to the focus jam instead of sending back for warranty?

I think u should send back for warranty :redface: this is what warranty card use for :mad:

[mhafis79photography]

me too. got the same problems. cuakler bila time wedding last week...need to turn off and turn on again...:(

[citan511]

anyone using d80 with tamron 17-50 (w/o the new motor) have this problem?

[desaintlights]

this has been the issue with Tammy.... some lucky and some not so lucky....

seriously, this is one of the reason I am not getting this lens. if possible, sell off this lens and better safe up for Nikon lens.

[secretguy]

i had sent my copy back to warranty, hopefully it will be fixed or exchange a new 1... :(

[ndgoh]

anyone using d80 with tamron 17-50 (w/o the new motor) have this problem?

Yup... It happens on my D80 since day one I received the lense... It's getting worse... My three other nikon lense and SP90 has no problem whatsoever with my D80...

So, whats the conclusion here arr... ? A very bad batch ka...? :?

[hajime]

Hi guys, any update on the problem for this lens? Plan to buy this lens too as I read many review that it's a splendid lens. But now... seems like quite problematic... :?

[secretguy]

Hi guys, any update on the problem for this lens? Plan to buy this lens too as I read many review that it's a splendid lens. But now... seems like quite problematic... :?

this lens is very sharp if u dun get the problematic copy. i got my exchanged with new 1, it seems ok, but the focus jam will still come back once awhile...

[iwhizz]

F-- means the lens is not in contact with the body...try cleaning the contacts..

if it doesn't work send it back for warranty

oo really,, ? im a newbie in dSLR world :p

[atim]

hi,

i'm d80 user + this lense(w/o built-in motor)..it seem no problem until now ..thanks God...maybe i lucky get a good copy...:cool:

[azlankhan]

Wow... So many problem with Tammy for Nikon user....
sorry to cut in... and i know this thread tittle is about Nikon user having a problem with Tammy 17-50.. but i wanna ask also... does any Canon user that reading this thread got any problem with this lenses ?? just too curious... :?

[noruazumi]

That's the problem with third party lenses. They are not consistent. Save up more and get first party lenses. It worth every drool. ;)

[Metalz]

I also use this lens for almost 2 months. So far do not have this kinda problem.

[chowchampion]

Wow... So many problem with Tammy for Nikon user....
sorry to cut in... and i know this thread tittle is about Nikon user having a problem with Tammy 17-50.. but i wanna ask also... does any Canon user that reading this thread got any problem with this lenses ?? just too curious... :?

no problem with Canon DSLR:cool: I use Tammy 17-50 more than 1 years:D

[nikonuser]

I have no problem with this lens on my D80 and it's tack sharp.

[azlankhan]

I have no problem with this lens on my D80 and it's tack sharp.

with build in motor or non build in motor ??:?

[nikonuser]

Oh how do I distinguish whether mine has built in motor or not?

[bodyshots]

Oh how do I distinguish whether mine has built in motor or not?

See whether your model is A16N or A16N-II. The one with the II has built-in motor.

Seems like the problem is only with the type II so far. I just bought the old version w/o motor 2 days ago. Should be getting my D90 tomorrow. Will report back the results soon.. fingers crosssed..

[nikonuser]

I don't have the package with me now as I'm overseas but my model is XR Di II. Is this the motor version? Bought only last week - made in Japan.

[bodyshots]

Borrow a D40 or D60 and try it out! :P
Sorry bro, I've not seen the model with built-in motor, so can't tell u the physical difference.

Both are Di II. But if u only bought it last week, and if u bought it in Malaysia, and if u did not specifically ask for the old model, then it is very likely u got the one with the built-in motor.

Went to J-One today.. Jason said D90 stock only coming in on Tuesday :(

[nikonuser]

Hmmm interesting! Can't wait to get back to the hotel room to take a look at it :P. Anyway enjoy the suspense waiting for your new toy.

[nikonuser]

Bodyshots does your non-motor unit has a "(IF)" letters on the gold label on the focusing ring?

[bodyshots]

Yup.. the IF is there. I think it means Internal Focusing mechanism, ie the front of the lens doesn't rotate.

[mazman]

Two of my friend facing focusing problem when using Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 (new build in motor) with their D80( just bought the body & lens 1 month) & D70s. Problem happen when shooting few shoot(about 20 shoot) of photo, than the r9 or F-- appear on LCD after that cannot autofocus anymore, need to turn off and on again to keep continue using it:? anyone of u facing this problem before when using this lens?? thank u

Don"t have this problem with my Tammy 17-50 but the same problem with my 28-300 VC on D80::

[nikonuser]

Hmm...then I have no way of telling if mine has internal motor or not until I'm back home to look at the packaging.

[shinchan^^]

i had this experience before with my d80

but i sent the lens for repair
got back now no problem already

[Jackcpc]

wow... why lately so many error 99 or F-- around???? some conspiracy is certainly moving abt!!! heheh

Jack

[bodyshots]

Hmm...then I have no way of telling if mine has internal motor or not until I'm back home to look at the packaging.

Maybe put ur ear close to the camera & see if the sound is coming from the body or the lens! lol

[William Chang]

actually now i using the non-motor version, but sometimes i feel the mounting of tamron got a problem... as you can try compare with you nikon len and tamron... then you know the problem! i suspect is this problem!

[bodyshots]

tested about 100+ shots of the Tammy with the D90. So far no problems. Tried video at 50mm also, everything ok.

Btw, mine is the version w/o built-in motor, made in China.

[MXJ]

hey man, dont mind posing pictures of tzia? i like the pics you took for her....very artistic. :P

[sigmasix]

have the same problem, took it back to the shop but the guy told me is the contact point, just give it a quick clean and it should solve the problem. But honestly it still persists and now my warranty is over:(

[johnkt]

I am using D90 with the Tamron 17-50 without motor. No problem at all. I think it is a common problem for the motorized version.

[jeffrey Wong KC]

Also works well with my d80. If u unplugged the len and fix back. Still the same, better quickly send it to check. Still under warranty. So sad.

[minjeh80]

i was planning to get one this lens for my D40X, but after all the discussions here, i think i will just hold on for a while. The nikkor 17-55 cost 4k-5k, i don't think i can afford that price either, i guessed i'll just wait for a while and see how's things.