I have a Canon ef 17-35 f2.8 lens that is missing the AF/MF switch. I found the switch and would like to know how to put it on.
It's an almost impossible task without taking apart the lens and I don't recommend that. Lots of hidden screws and things that must fit together perfectly. If it's just the switch cover you might replace ti successfully but if it's the actually switch you'd be better off sending it in to a repair shop or Canon.
SOURCE: K100D AF/MF SWITCH STUCK IN
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If it is a manual focus lens, you need to turn off Autofocus on the
body of your K10D. On my K100D, there is a switch on the side of the
lens mount that says [-MF or -AF]. "-MF" is manual focus mode &
"-AF" is autofocus mode. Since your lens doesn't have autofocus
capability, turn it to the "-MF" mode.
Also . . . When I press "Menu" and go to "Custom Setting", I change two settings . . .
1)
I change "Using aperture ring" to "Permitted". This allows you to use
manual lenses (M lenses) that do not have an auto(exposure) setting,
and also lets you use Auto lenses (A, KA, KA2, FA, etc.) in either the
Auto or manual aperture setting modes.
2) I change "Fl with S
lens used" so that even with a manual focus lens, although I don't have
autofocus capability, my K100D beeps and shows a little red square in
the viewfinder when I have successfully focused manually!
The K10D should have the same options.
This should get you up and running!
I have had a load of fun with my old lens on my new digital Pentax!
SOURCE: Auto focus suddenly stopped working
This may not be the same as your issue, but our AF stopped working as well. I tried all the recommended fixes - removing the card and battery, recharging the latter, removing the lens and cleaning the contacts, etc. None of those things worked. However, I then switched to MF, requiring me to turn the barrel, and I realized it was stuck and just needed a little force to get unstuck. Might have been the humidity. Anyway, our problem was solved - AF was back to normal after that.
SOURCE: I just got the Canon XSI with the 18-55m lens.
Try cleaning the metal contacts on the lens and body.
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