07-07-2010, 11:39 AM
[quote name='adifrank' date='07 July 2010 - 01:13 PM' timestamp='1278501215' post='870']
Hello again. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' />
My new camera and lens arrived. I'm now going over the manual and learning.
For those of you who might be familiar with the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens - I have a question. When turning the zoom ring (either direction) at area between its widest point (24mm) and the 28mm point - the rotation suddenly becomes a bit tougher, requiring slightly more force to twist the ring. Also there is a small squeaking noise at this area only. Is this normal? Has anyone experienced something like this? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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The rotation getting a bit tougher is normal, due to cams and lens elements/groups starting to move in a different direction.
I can't remember ever hearing any squeaking, however. I don't own any 24-70 anymore, so I can't check currently. How loud is the noise? If it is something you can only hear when putting yoru ear to the lens, don't worry about it, just zoom up and down a bit to lubricate the internal parts a bit better.
HTH, kind regards, Wim
Hello again. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' />
My new camera and lens arrived. I'm now going over the manual and learning.
For those of you who might be familiar with the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens - I have a question. When turning the zoom ring (either direction) at area between its widest point (24mm) and the 28mm point - the rotation suddenly becomes a bit tougher, requiring slightly more force to twist the ring. Also there is a small squeaking noise at this area only. Is this normal? Has anyone experienced something like this? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />[/quote]
The rotation getting a bit tougher is normal, due to cams and lens elements/groups starting to move in a different direction.
I can't remember ever hearing any squeaking, however. I don't own any 24-70 anymore, so I can't check currently. How loud is the noise? If it is something you can only hear when putting yoru ear to the lens, don't worry about it, just zoom up and down a bit to lubricate the internal parts a bit better.
HTH, kind regards, Wim
Gear: Canon EOS R with 3 primes and 2 zooms, 4 EF-R adapters, Canon EOS 5 (analog), 9 Canon EF primes, a lone Canon EF zoom, 2 extenders, 2 converters, tubes; Olympus OM-D 1 Mk II & Pen F with 12 primes, 6 zooms, and 3 Metabones EF-MFT adapters ....