Need help: I am using a d7000 with at Nikon ED AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8 push pull lens, auto focus doesn’t seem to hold focus, really want any help you can give, I know everyone has...

Rookie 235

I am using a d7000 with at Nikon ED AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8 push pull lens, auto focus doesn’t seem to hold focus, really want any help you can give, I know everyone has their preferred way to shoot and opinions differ, I am looking for any suggestions

Adamborz

I don’t use Nikon so am unfamiliar with that combo but if you’re focusing then zooming your lens may not keep the same focus while zooming.

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

Rookie 235 wrote:

I am using a d7000 with at Nikon ED AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8 push pull lens, auto focus doesn’t seem to hold focus, really want any help you can give, I know everyone has their preferred way to shoot and opinions differ, I am looking for any suggestions

When posting an image to show issues, you should check the “store original” check box which will allow closer inspection of the image as well as the EXIF data. It helps to get to the problem sometimes.

Rookie 235

Thanks, will remember to do that

Rookie 235

Reposted photo, clicked on store original

tommy2 Loc: Fort Worth, Texas

What works best for me is to use a good 65 thru 100mm prime lens for shooting baseball action and crop if necessary. I try to find a good place as close as possible to the playing field and wait for the action to happen - not move around thinking I'd get a better view.

bleirer

The most common thing is user error rather than equipment failure, not saying you erred, but would be worth checking. Can you tell more about what focus method/settings you used and what you focused on and how you focused? I shoot canon but the usual things apply to all.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Rookie 235 wrote:

Thanks, will remember to do that

Just create a reply and add this example image, being sure to store the original. Let the details of the image answer the several questions being asked about the technical details.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

And don't forget to click "Add Attachment"

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Rookie 235 wrote:

I am using a d7000 with at Nikon ED AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8 push pull lens, auto focus doesn’t seem to hold focus, really want any help you can give, I know everyone has their preferred way to shoot and opinions differ, I am looking for any suggestions

My sense is that your zoom lens is changing focus as you tilt or move your camera.A lens band made out of silicone will help. Call B&H and they can fix you up with the correct band.

CO

It can be numerous things:

Is the camera in AF-C (continuous) mode when you wanted AF-S (single)? (You may want AF-C for tracking the players as they move around).

Check AF-S Priority Selection and AF-C Priority Selection. I set mine to focus.

Since you shoot with Nikon, load Capture NX-D or View NX-i from Nikon's website. Turn on : "Show Focus Points". It will show where you focus point(s) landed.

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bleirer

CO wrote:

It can be numerous things:

Is the camera in AF-C (continuous) mode when you wanted AF-S (single)? (You may want AF-C for tracking the players as they move around).

Check AF-S Priority Selection and AF-C Priority Selection. I set mine to focus.

Since you shoot with Nikon, load Capture NX-D or View NX-i from Nikon's website. Turn on : "Show Focus Points". It will show where you focus point(s) landed.

On Canon, if you focus then hold to recompose, the focus point box displayed moves off the original focus point as you recompose. Same with Nikon? I ask because it can fool the OP into thinking the focus is somewhere it isn't. Different story if focus tracking is involved, of course.

CO

bleirer wrote:

On Canon, if you focus then hold to recompose, the focus point box displayed moves off the original focus point as you recompose. Same with Nikon? I ask because it can fool the OP into thinking the focus is somewhere it isn't. Different story if focus tracking is involved, of course.

Yes, I can see that it would not show the correct position of the focus points when recomposing

Rookie 235

Thanks everyone, set in AF-C, using back button focus, using monopod

Rookie 235

d7000 Nikon 2.8mm 80-200 AF lens, AF-C, back button focus, f/6.3 1/1600 ISO 400, should be clearer

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