Twist the FOCUS ring (the tip of the lens) all the way to one side (extend it). You may hear a click noise or two, this is good, but don't FORCE the lens. Twist the FOCUS ring all the way to the opposite side (retract it). Again, you may hear a couple of clicking noises. Jul 12, 2012. #6. 480sparky said: Is there an AF switch on your camera? I have the same issue and I cleaned the sensor in the cam and the lens. I have no warranty anymore. Being on Korea and not speaking their language I might just need to buy a new lens. I do have a AF-L and a AE-L button on my camera if that has anything to do with it please And the best buy in all of Canon lenses is the EF 24-105mm f4 IS USM. You can find this lens in what is called a "white box". Sometimes in the $700-$800 area. It is a brand new, with full warranty, lens from a Canon kit. They are also easy to find in great shape used. Yes, all these sugestions are more expensive that a 18-55mm but there is "The camera is 3 years old I use the camera 5 days a week, and on average, I take about 800 pictures. in just one day" You are one lucky fellow! That is well over half a million shots for a camera that has a life span estimated at 75,000. I'd say it it time to retire that work horse and The best course of action over the long run just might turn to be buying a new lens. How old is the lens? Is it a newer “STM” version of the 18-55mm lens family? Before you took it apart, did it make a noise when you shake it? Have you reassembled the lens, and does the problem persist? Did The Canon EOS 4000D is available body-only for £329.99 / €379.99, or comes bundled with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III kit lens for £369.99 / €429.99. Ease of Use Externally the Canon EOS 4000D is virtually identical to the 1300D that it replaces, which we reviewed just over two years ago, and to it's more expensive sister model, the Step 1: Canon EF-S 18-55 Lens Autofocus Fix: This is to show you guys how you could Fix a Autofocus problem if you own a Canon EF-S 18-55 IS Lens. I had this problem that my autofocus was not working, It was giving me a grinding noise whenever I tried to use autofocus. I did me research on Goo…. Shop a wide selection of DSLR Body & Lens at Best Buy: Package - Canon - EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Video Two Lens Kit with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm Lenses and EOS Webcam Accessories Starter Kit for EOS Rebel T7, T6, T5 and T3 Cameras - Black Thanks for your tips on restoring the autofocus on the 18-50mm kit lens. it now works fine. It has saved me buying a new lens. Thanks again from the UK! Work with us. Job board EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM $440 RRP. Compact standard zoom lens for shooting on the go Choosing the best all rounder lens for your sJCDF.