[IanCD]

[quote name='IanCD' timestamp='1300296201' post='6877']

...Nikon confirmed I need to send it to their service centre.

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Got my D7000 back from Nikon today, with clean sensor and firmware update (I'd done that - or thought I had)

Went out this afternoon with camera, 16-85 and Tamron 70-300 USD... think I got a few nice pics



But... I'm glad you've been having better experience with [url="http://forum.photozone.de/index.php?/topic/789-recent-good-and-bad-experiences-with-manufacturer-service/page__pid__7209#entry7209"]Tamron service[/url] recently, Markus, 'cos the autofocus packed in after about half an hour. Smells like the US drive has burned-out...! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



I don't think I did anything to damage it. The instructions say the focus ring turns when autofocusing (so don't prevent it moving...), but I'm not sure this one ever did move. Of course, I can't check that now!



Hey ho, another package to send off. Well, there's a saying here that these things come in threes... I'm getting my car back from repairer tomorrow (accident - now that WAS my fault) so maybe I won't have the laptop go wrong as well..! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



I'll let you know how I get on with Tamron.

Ian

[mst]

Sorry to hear that, Ian.



I was sure, but just checked nonetheless: the focus ring does not move during AF.



-- Markus

[IanCD]

[quote name='mst' timestamp='1301438290' post='7211']

Sorry to hear that, Ian.



I was sure, but just checked nonetheless: the focus ring does not move during AF.



-- Markus

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Thanks, Markus.

At least I know I didn't damage the drive by holding the focus ring.

I was sorry to hear about your experiences with Tokina, too.

Ian

[Herbie]

[quote name='IanCD' timestamp='1301437980' post='7210']

the autofocus packed in after about half an hour. Smells like the US drive has burned-out...! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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I bought a new Tamron 70-300 USD (for Canon) a few weeks ago, and the USD failed the day after I got the lens, without obvious reasons. Returned the lens, got a new one, and this seems to work OK. Until now, at least. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Anyway, good to know that there is a 5-year extended warranty on the lens (and the US Drive <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />).



Cheers,

Herbert