SLT A55 autofocus problem

I have an SLT A55 with two kit lenses (18-55mm and 55-200mm). I noticed that some of my photos weren't sharp, and so downloaded a lens focus testing chart and tested the two lenses. With the 18-55mm lens, the autofocus was accurate when the zoom was set to 55mm. However, when it was set to 18mm, the camera focused significantly behind the focus target. This was true for nine of the fifteen focus points (the three top ones, the three bottom ones, the two end ones, and the middle one). I repeated the exercise with the 55-200 mm lens, and found the same thing. Set at 200mm, it is accurate, but set at 55mm, the camera focuses significantly behind the target. I only tested the central focus point this time. This doesn't make sense to me. Does anyone have any insight and/or advice? (Happy to provide images if people want them).

Hi PeterTheSBAM,
Good day and thank you for the comment. This article might help you determine if you have a back focus or front focus issue with the camera. Here is the link of the article. https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/35810/c/65,66/kw/back%20focus
Different units have different ways of adjusting the back or front focus. I believe the A55 does not have an AF Micro adjust available in the menu.
For further assistance regarding your concern, please contact the Sony offices/Sony representative offices nearest to your place of residence in Asia Pacific region http://www.sony-asia.com/countryselector.html?hpid=countryselector:AsiaPacific. Due to proximity, they are in a better position to respond to your questions or concerns.
If my post answers your question, please mark it as "Accept as Solution".
Thanks,
Zander

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