I've had my nifty-fifty for over a year now (which effectively voids the manufacturers warranty, btw). We'd done good work together (three weddings, multiple vacation, conventions, parties, gatherings, etc).


I just recently came home from a camping trip, where I happened to drop the 50mm in the grass from a foot off of the ground. I didn't think anything of it. After coming home, I decided to play around with it some more, only to discover that the auto focus wasn't working. The shutter wouldn't even go off. I put it in manual, and the shutter started working. I find if I manual focus while in auto focus mode, it will take a shot focused correctly.


I tried cleaning the electrical contacts, nothing. Switched lenses, everything works fine.


While trying to find a solution, I came across multiple forums with many others with similar problems. Some even as early as only two months/500 exposures of use.


Anyone else who has this lens finding similar results?


R.I.P to my 50mm. She was much too young [:'(]