The stock Lens on my D40 seems to have trouble auto-focusing. It should like its struggling. The lens itself is fine, and I can maunal shoot perfectly, but it seems as the engine or motor inside is stuck or dying.
It is possible. Is it out of warranty?
Try taking the lens off and looking at the contacts, it is possible they are dirty. If it looks that way then search online for the best method to clean them.
I did not, the sound seems to be coming from the middle of the lens.Did you register for the extended warranty on the lens? I've read conflicting reports as to whether you need to register to get the 5 year warranty or not.
I did not, the sound seems to be coming from the middle of the lens.
What does it sound like? A rubbing? A grinding? Or is it just taking a long time to focus? Take the lens off the camera and look at the little metal pins on the bottom of the camera, get a q-tip and dip it in some rubbing alcohol then wipe the metal pints on the lens, let it dry and hook it back up to the body, then see if you still have problems.
If its a year, then no. I got it around October last year.
If you got a lens at a Nikon Authorized Dealer *and* sent in the registration card, then there's a five year warranty. If not, there's a one year warranty. In either case, you're under the time limit, so contact Nikon.
They're asking for the receipt, not good.
And the lens are so expensive, I don't want to get the same one. I dont understand what happened, I don't remember dropping it.
if its grinding you might have a piece of sand or something stuck in your lens.
Does anyone know if this is the case with Canon lenses too? I never send in my warranty cards. Perhaps I should.
I didn't, I purchased it at Targets.
Target will only reprint receipts for 90 days. You didn't keep the receipt?
The stock Lens on my D40 seems to have trouble auto-focusing. It should like its struggling. The lens itself is fine, and I can maunal shoot perfectly, but it seems as the engine or motor inside is stuck or dying.
Yes, but I'm also looking into other kinds of lens. I'm trying to sell, so I may get a wider pair of lens, if not a D80/90 in that case.By "stock" you mean the 18-55mm lens? You can buy a replacement for cheap. About $50. There is an over supply and little demend for that lens hence the low price on the used market.
If it were any other Nikor lens I'd say just take it to your local camera repair shop but the kit lens is cheaper to replace than fix
Nikon said I can send it in for evaluation after I told them I didnt have a receipt.
Doh! You committed the cardinal sin of Nikon warranty work. Tell them you GOT IT AS A GIFT. NO receipt required. Good luck with your future endeavors, but if you can, just pretend none of this happened and mail it in with the warranty card with the gift box checked.