Just to complete the circle, cmosse, I took the lens to Merchant City Cameras in Glasgow. He said that, if the lens wouldn't focus manually, it is definitely a lens problem and no point in him looking at it. I then took it to the Sony Centre, where they were only too happy to let me try it on an A65. It did not work. I am now waiting for Fedex to collect the lens for return to OSD.

BTW I had a little play with the A65 and was not impressed with the electronic viewfinder (the A700 has an optical one). Apparently most modern DSLRs have electronic viewfinders these days. Any thoughts?

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Thanks for that, will keep in mind. Onestop Digital have received the returned lens and despatched a replacement today. Fingers crossed...

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It sure is. What's more, the replacement has just arrived and seems fine. I cannot fault Onestop Digital, it is not their fault the first lens was faulty. Their service has been impeccable and I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Thanks everyone for your input.

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