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Old 02-07-2008, 11:10 AM
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Is Infinity on these lens at end of focus ring?
Generally not Liz.

Focusing is a trial, for sure. Having a laptop to assist focus is a major plus, but otherwise live view is about all you can try. The nifty fifty lens can be a bit tricky to focus accurately as the focus ring moves quite freely. I find a piece of blu-tak or similat presses against the focus ring and body of the lens helps considerably by increasing the resistance to movement. It also helps to prevent the focus ring from being bumped out of focus with you remove your fingers from it. Yes it's that sensitive. I've used this trick with zoom lenses as well to help prevent the zoom shifting when pointing straight up, which can happen at times. You can even bump it when trying to focus or even grab it by mistake instead of the focus ring. You could even use a couple of pieces of sticky tape to hold the zoom where you want it.
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