ask lj: ask for a replacement just incase?

[forgotten_aria]

I bought a tamron lens knowing that the reviews talked about the autofocus being "slow." The lens I got isn't "slow" pre se. it more confused. it will sometimes completely miss what focused is even on a few passes and on regular things, like blinds and slats, it sometimes thinks focused is no where near focused.

Should I ask for a replacement in case I got a bad one? Or just assume this is what the reviewers were talking about?

I'm not sure if I can get used to it or not. On one hand the price is much better than the competitor's (such that if I can't live with this lens, I do without), on the other hand, this was supposed to be the lens that lived on my camera most of the time, so the irritation might drive me batty.

Comments

[nathanjw]

Is this the superzoom (18-270)? That sounds like the descriptions I read about it, including on dpreview, so replacing it isn't likely to help.

[forgotten-aria.livejournal.com]

It's the 18-250, but which dpreview does not have a review for, but likely the same logic and issues.

[jered]

I would, at the very least, call tech support and see if they suggest replacement.

[eccentrific.livejournal.com]

I'd be inclined to just return it myself. But the calling tech support first idea sounds good.

[vibrantabyss.livejournal.com]

agree with talking to tech support. my tamron gave me many years of good service until i dropped it for the 40th time...

[binkbink.livejournal.com]

It will keep annoying you and unless you find a workaround it will get more annoying over time, so call tech support or return it.