http://www.fixya.com/support/nikon/camera_lensesSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comSun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t378094-distance_problemsHello! I hope you can help me on that one! I just bought the Nikon 17-55mm on ebay, and it seems that when I use it with my D2H and SB800, the SB800 stays on 40mm mark all the time, no metter what focal length I zoom into. Also, when looking on exif...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t555926-problems_nikon_telephoto_af_s_nikkorHas any one had a problem with nikon 600 f4 ED-IF 1 autofoucus lens. Problem is with the circuit board. An intermittent problem when you put the lens on a Nikon camera and pust the shutter it usally focuses. You wait your 15 sec and the camers shuts...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t532449-focusManual and auto-focus don't work anymore, I'm afraid a lens moved out of place... If I slowly shake it I can hear a VR-like noise, even though the VR is off. The warranty expired and I bought the lens outside my home country so I was wondering...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t350135-flashing_f_ee_in_control_panelMy nikon 50mm 1.8D lens is attached and when I turn he camera on, it flashes the above indication. I read in the manual that the camera will not take photos unless my lens is locked at the maximum apeture of 1.8. It seems I have done this yet it...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t345527-nikon_tc_17e_ii_nikon_70_200mm_f_2_8I bought a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and Nikon TC-17E II (both new) this week for use with my Nikon D300. Put the Nikon 70-200mm on my D300, it works beautifully. Couple the TC-17E II with my Nikon 105mm, again a beautiful combination with lovely...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t274904-autofocusI have several lenses and the 55-200 won't autofocus anymore.? It is only a year old.? The other lenses do autofocus.? The "bad" lense makes a sort of squealy mechanical noise when I try to autofocus.? Manually the lense does not feel like it is...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t174261-nikon_80_400_lens_question_problemI picked up a Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D-AF VR Auto Focus Lens for my Nikon D50. I can't seem to get a clear image with it. It is clear on the viewfinder as soon as I snap the shot, it looks blurred on the camera. Could this be a faulty...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163567-af_nikkor_20_mm_f2_8_vignettingI have noticed a very slight light fall off (vignetting) on the corners of the pictures taken with the AF Nikkor 20 mm. I suspect that this is caused by the protective Hoya UV filter (not the slim version) on it. I have yet to try the lens...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163405-nikon_lens_candid_portraitsI need a zoom lens for informal, candid work. The range probably needs to start no higher the 80mm and zoom to at least 105, though 120mm would be better. While both versions of the 80-200 2.8 appear to be excellent lenses, even the older,...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t13498-lens_changed_35mm_camera_while_filmIf the lens is changed on a 35mm camera while there is film still inside, will light get in and ruin the film?Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1080-nikon_80_200_f_2_8d_lensesHi, My wife asked me to post this question for her. ?She works for a small town weekly newspaper. ?They send her out to shoot everything from small fundraiser dinners to local sports events. ?She wants to get a new 80-200 f2.8 lens and...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t691-nikon_70_300mm_f_4_5_6g_autofocusCould someone who has this lens let me know roughly what its length is when its fully extended (300 mm)? I have the Sigma 70-300 Macro, and at 300 mm its a long and heavy lens - I'm looking for something for my D70 in the 300 mm range that...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t688-f100_or_nikkor_af_s_28_70_2_8dI own the F70 + 28-80 3.5-5.6 D and the beautiful 80-200 2.8D two rings & tripod collar, I am an amateur which is intrested in photography. Having saved enough money, I can at this moment buy the F100 + MB-15 or the AF-S 28-70 2.8D. I...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t174275-tc_nikon_80_200_f_2_8d_w_o_tripod_mountHi everybody! I am looking for a Tele-converter for my 80-200 f/2.8D, older model, withour tripod mount, to use on my F-801X( N8008s). So, 'D' feature doesn't really matter to me. I would like to use it in the basketball arena, shooting...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t174274-nikon_180_2_8I understand that there are various forms of this lens. Is one considered to be the best? ThanksSun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t174271-nikon_f100_autofocusing_problemHm. Can't speak for the F100, but my N70 has never done this to me, even when the batteries plain croaked in the middle of a roll, a combination of "low to start with", "using the flash" and just walked outside into -10 degree air. I put...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t174266-300_nikkor_m_or_300_apo_ronar_landscapeWhich is a higher resolving lens for landscape use? The 300mm Nikkor M or the 300mm APO Ronar? Movements don't matter too much to me in this case, I'm looking for pure optical quality and color quality. Thanks, BrianSun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t174259-grandagon_caltar_90mm_115mmI don't understand why the 115 mm costs 50% more than one 90 mm; but the same as another 90 mm. One difference is the shutter, #1 in the more expensive, probably driven by the larger glass (82 mm expensive vs 67 mm). Does this larger glass...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163549-nikon_18_35_f3_5_4_5_resultsEarlier in the week I posted some results from shots I took over the weekend with Nikon's new 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5 Lens. While I'm pleased with the results (some pics can be seen at... # ) after scanning in a couple of slides at 2400 dpi, I can...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163561-best_80_200mm_lens_d70I have a Nikon D70. It came with the kit lens AF 70 to 300mm 4.5 to 6 G lens. I am not really impressed with long distance shots with this lens. I want to get a good lens like a 80 to 200mm AF D Nikon. I figure I am looking at about a grand for this...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163566-sigma_105mm_ex_nikonCan someone please give me an opinion on this lens. It costs about the same price as Nikkor 60mm, and what do you think about that comparison? ThanksSun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163572-d100_nikkor_300_afsHello, Is anyone using D100 together with nikkor 300/4 AFS. I've heard that it may be some problems with AF. regards, /WitolfSun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163593-nikkon_lens_adapterHELP Looking for a half inch to nikon lens mounting adapter to fit my JVC GY-DV500 - I have some macro video work to shoot and need to use Nikkor flat field lenses. Can anybody point me in the right direction - thanksSun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163597-sharp_8x12_lookHello everyone, A vague question, I know, but I'm wondering what kind of sharpness I should expect from an 8x12 enlargement of a 35mm slide. Here's the situation: I recently had 8x12 prints made from two of my favorite slides. This is the...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163601-nikon_24_120_lensAny opinions on this lens? -- Most of the pictures I take (at least right now) are using higher F-stops to get more depth of focus (many mountain, river and landscape and wildlife shots), so the speed is fast enough I think. Its got a nice ...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t174258-new_lens_mount_nikonWIll the Nikon F5 have a new lens mount? I was at a photo workship this weekend run by a pro nature photographer and heard from a source that claimed reliability that the Nikon F5 would have a new lens mount that would mean it require a whole...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t174256-nikon_n70s_or_n90sConsidering moving from medium format to 35mm. Can anyone tell me what the main benefits I am getting for the extra $500 for the N90s? Most of my work is landscape...very little with flash. Thanks in advance for your input. -- Eric...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163643-long_heavy_lens_off_or_leaveHi I just get a chance to try a nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 today. I don't know the result yet. but based no DOF preview it's great. Only the problem is its weight. Oh boy! that's very very heavy. I'm kinda worried about it might damage the lens...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163651-nikon_af_85mm_f_1_4_or_af_80_200mm_fHi, What lens would be the best choice: the Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4 or the AF 80-200mm f/2.8 (non-AFS version)? These lenses cost about the same. I would like to use the lens for portraits and taking pictures of my little son. I do not...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t163668-nikon_close_up_attachment_questionI was planning on using a 5T and 6T close-up lens attachment which have 62mm thread with a step down adapter to 52mm to fit my 105mm macro lens. Does anyone see a problem with this setup? should I purchase the 3T and 4T lens attachment or the...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:24:17 GMT