Probably a stupid question

[Zbg935]

I have been trying to focus using both a 55-300mm nikkor lens and a 30mm prime nikkor lens on my d3100. when I am close to my subject, they wont focus. I know this is probably a stupid question, but I am fairly new to this and need some help. Thank you!

[ErikUngerPhotography]

Originally Posted by Zbg935

I have been trying to focus using both a 55-300mm nikkor lens and a 30mm prime nikkor lens on my d3100. when I am close to my subject, they wont focus. I know this is probably a stupid question, but I am fairly new to this and need some help. Thank you!

How close to your subject are we talking about here? Lenses have a certain minimum focus distance depending on the lens. If you are closer than the lens's focal distance, the lens will not be able to focus.

[Zbg935]

Originally Posted by ErikUngerPhotography

How close to your subject are we talking about here? Lenses have a certain minimum focus distance depending on the lens. If you are closer than the lens's focal distance, the lens will not be able to focus.

Ok. I was pretty close. Thank you!

[JFSanders]

The minimum focusing distance should be listed in your product guide that comes with the lens. The 55-300mm is 4.6ft or 1.4meters.

Jim