i've been thinking over Bruce's comments and i think i do the same thing. i
mount the lens with the body in AF mode and twirl the focus run until it
locks. the lens is usually in MF mode, but it may work in AF mode too,
depending on the lens.
Herb....
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From: "John Whittingham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net>
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: Focus problem Pentax FA* 85mm f/1.4
Agreed yes, but it doesn't for some reason. I've tried it with several
bodies
as well.