Have you tried altering the mode of the focus ring from M/A to A/M. This will result in the need for a lot of movement of the focus ring before any alteration in focus.
I’ve had mine about 5 months and at first it drove me crazy. As I got more and more use to it, I like now like the ease of tweaking the focus. I think if I had the choice of flipping it back, I’d stick with it the way it is.
This is without a doubt the sharpest lens I have. I have the 24-70 and the 79-200 is much sharper. Rarely use my primes anymore.
Thanks jm76237. I'm getting more used to it as I shoot more with it. Just to clarify, I haven't had any issue with out of focus yet, I just worry about it too much while shooting. I was just wondering what other hoggers were doing.
Alan, I have a grip that attaches to the tripod foot. I'll try to attach a photo. Why? Thought you'd never ask. Because the grip is round and easier to grasp. It can also serve as a carry handle. The other main reason is that handholding the lens with this attached raises the lens enough so it's easier to steady my elbow on my hip and get a steadier hold. I use it on my 200-500 with good results.
Thanks Dave. I may try that if I can't get comfortable with adjusting my hold.