Problem with my Tamron AF55-200 F/4-5.6 LD Macro

[dc001]

Hi All,

My 1st post to be gentle ;-)

Im having issues with one of my lenses, and thought I'd ask you guys/gals for comments/assistance. I purchased this lens from Jessops back in August 2007.

the lens in question is a :

Tamron AF55-200 F/4-5.6 LD Macro, for use on my Canon 400D

It has had very little use, and when I tried to use it the other weekend, the Autofocus no longer functions correctly. Each time I press the shutter release, the lens goes from smallest focus, then largest focus, but never actually focuses on the object that I am trying to focus on... I am also unable to take a picture by fully depressing the shutter release.

I am able to manually focus all of the time, but still only able to take pictures some of the time when i fully depress the shutter release.

I think (and Im only guessing as Im no expert) that the auto focus has died in some way.....

So Im in a quandary - Do I try are get it repaired, or just get rid of it.....

BTW - I have spoken to Jessops about it, and the response I got means that I will never set foot in the door again, and most definitely never spend another cent with them....

Thanks

dave

 

[leaky5]

These are cheap as chips second hand, you can pick one up for about £40-50.

IMHO I don't think it is really worth repairing.

Have you tried cleaning the contacts on the lens ?

 

[aligibbs]

If you are manually focus'ing make sure the lens is set to MF- otherwise you might find yourself unable to take the shot.