can't get focus on Nikon 85mm F/1.4D AF

[Shaun Au]

Guys, I just got my Red. Was testing it out with my Nikon mount with the 85mm F/1.4D AF lens. Somehow I can't get a focus in the distance no matter how I turn the focus ring on the lens. What's going on? :mellow:

 

[Steve Phillipps]

Sounds like you need to adjust the back focus. AFAIK you do this on the camera body just behind the lens mount. Do a little search either on here or Google if you don't know how to do this - I think it's in the manual.
Good luck.
Steve

 

[Brice Ansel]

Maybe you should try other lenses before adjusting the back focus.
regards
Brice

 

[Steve Gal]

make sure you installed that nikon mount flush. It can be tricky to get the wires for the lens data contacts to sit in its groove. If this is not done right, the mount will not sit flush and then you will not achieve proper Flange focal distance.

 

[Shaun Au]

I found out why it's out of focus. I forgot to take off the spacer ring
behind the Pl mount, doh!:innocent: I tried it again the lens is in focus. Now I just have to dial in the back focus. Thanks guys. :sarcasm: