p.13 #1 · 24-105mm FOCUS SHIFT survey - FINAL RESULTS
Gregormann wrote:
Serial number is 1822259, has major focus shift problems.
How disappointing. I hope your dealer will be able to provide a replacement quickly.
Interestingly, this is the first serial number in the 182XXXX range that I've seen reported with the problem. Earlier it seemed that this new group of numbers had the fix incorporated at the factory. Hopefully this is just an isolated glitch.
p.13 #2 · 24-105mm FOCUS SHIFT survey - FINAL RESULTS
I have ordered one, and has asked my dealer that i will only accept the lens if the serial number clears the Sony recall test.
Is this a good way to ensure I don’t get a lemon?
p.13 #3 · 24-105mm FOCUS SHIFT survey - FINAL RESULTS
MikeEvangelist wrote:
How disappointing. I hope your dealer will be able to provide a replacement quickly.
Interestingly, this is the first serial number in the 182XXXX range that I've seen reported with the problem. Earlier it seemed that this new group of numbers had the fix incorporated at the factory. Hopefully this is just an isolated glitch.
I redid the test and couldn't reproduce the issue, which is strange but good, I guess. Looks like I must have nudged the tripod a little out of position after the first shot somehow.
p.13 #8 · 24-105mm FOCUS SHIFT survey - FINAL RESULTS
Bought billphoto's returned lens (1814480) from the B&H used store for $1100, sent to Precision Camera for repair/firmware upgrade... focuses correctly now. 6 day turn-around time and Sony paid for 2nd day air shipping to/from.
p.13 #9 · 24-105mm FOCUS SHIFT survey - FINAL RESULTS
Mine has serial # 1826425
It doesn't have the focus shift issue, BUT it's really badly decentered at all focal lengths. The fantastic Sony QC as usual...
p.13 #11 · 24-105mm FOCUS SHIFT survey - FINAL RESULTS
I've got 1827789, which Sony claims is fine, and it's got some horrible AF problem that I just noticed last week. At 24mm f/8, in one shot, nothing in the frame (1m to infinity) is in focus.
