G6 minimum focusing distance at max zoom

Is anyone noticing any focusing problems with the G6 at maximum zoom and being closer to your subect (4 feet ot there about)? I have noticed that when set to the widest setting it is tack sharp and locks focus pretty easy, even in lower light. But, if I step back from my subject and zoom in, the lens hunts for focus, sometimes locking at an un-focused point and allowing a blurred shot.

What is the minimum focusing distance of the lens at maximum zoom?

Played around with one today, I got it under 2 feet (I think the manual says 1.6 feet) with no problems. Closer in, I used the macro.
This is fully zoomed

If you're having trouble, try shooting in P and going into the menu and turning off AIAF.

Yes, the specs list the focus distance for Normal AF at 20 inches (1.67 ft) to infinity.

I checked mine last nite and it worked fine. I use center-focus only.

It depends on the lighting and amount of vertical contrast available also. In low light, full-zoom may be problematic with getting a sharp focus lock.

I'd check it in broad daylight as a real test to see if the focus distance is functioning properly.