Sony A7iv Focus Freezing

PURDIESMITH — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:17:15 GMT

I've had two Sony A7IV cameras, and both have given me a problem with the focusing. It happens randomly where I go to focus on something, but the focus just freezes and the only way to resolve this is to switch the camera on/off. This happens when I use various lenses including Sony & the last time it happened was with my Tamron 50-400 lens.

The first camera I had, Sony said there was nothing wrong with the camera. I then replaced it with my current one, but the problem still exists. There are some posts on here that talks about this issue but the posts go back to 2022. I want to love the Sony A7iv but these experiences are now putting me off.

I'm curious to know if anyone else encounters this problem? My camera is out of warranty.

Thanks

Re: Sony A7iv Focus Freezing

danardeng — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:51:11 GMT

Never had this issue with my A7iv. I usually mount a 35mm f1.2.

In the other hand, a found some shutter lock:

- press shutter

- the evf goes black as usual

- it stays black for some seconds until it returns to work

but never focus freezes

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Sony A7iv Focus Freezing

Re: Sony A7iv Focus Freezing