I just bought a Nikon D3300 from a guy from eBay. (Actually not eBay, but a Dutch website, same concept). It came with 3 lenses: an 18-55mm kit lens, a Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3, and a 50mm f/1.8 lens, all containing autofocus motors. As soon as I reach past 50mm in the zoom range, the camera stops autofocusing completely.
Try using the selector dial when recording a video. 5) Inspect the autofocus. If the autofocus is not functioning properly it can be due to the assist lamp not functioning. Ensure the assist lamp is on to enable you to focus properly. In the case where the assist lamp is faulty try to turn it off in the menu.I've also never taken off this lens for the 6 years I've had the camera. Recently, I got a Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S lens. After I took off the original 18-55mm lens to attach this new 50mm, the Autofocus stopped working. I checked all of the focusing switches (both the one on the body and the lens) and all are in the correct positions (AF and M/A). The AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED is a phenomenal second lens and picks up where your 18-55mm lens leaves off. Compact and lightweight yet with a powerful zoom, it will help bring the most distant subjects into focus. Capture stunning close-ups of sports, wildlife, concerts, school events and so much more. Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration Reduction II Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras. From the Manufacturer. An ultra-compact, all-around lens that draws peak performance from DX-format HD-SLRs. Life is full of interesting views, and you need a lens that can catch them all. In this video you can learn how to repair Nikon 18-55mm Lens Focus Problem Change flexThanks for watching this video.~Shivam Camera Care from "Harmesh Suhal 18-55mm Nikon lens won't autofocus. Repair or Replace Started Mar 22, 2007 | Discussions Forum Threaded view JMSprout • New Member • Posts: 6 18-55mm Nikon lens won't autofocus. Repair or Replace Mar 22, 2007 One year to the day from when I purchased my D50 with 18-55mm lens, the lens decided to stop autofocusing between 35 and 55mm. In this in-depth field review, we will look at the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-P VR, the latest Nikon basic DX standard kit lens launched in September 2016. It is an all-plastic lens featuring the newest stepping motor, which focuses faster and quieter than the traditional silent wave motor used on most standard Nikon lenses. Good riddance. Nikon's 18-55mm P is extraordinary in that unlike every other 18-55mm kit lens, its new stepper autofocus motor lets it focus essentially instantly, even in near total darkness, even on the cheapest D3300 camera. It focuses so close that you won't need a macro lens. Nikon D5200 and 35mm f/1.8 DX (body weighs 19.6 oz./555 g with battery and card, about $800, or $900 with 18-55mm lens). enlarge . My biggest source of support is when you use any of these links , especially this link directly to it at Adorama or directly to it at Amazon , when you get anything , regardless of the country in which you live. .