Are you supposed to hear and feel a "jiggle" when the lens is not on the body? Like the elements inside are moving
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Hi. When the camera is switched off or the lens detached, the motor is disengaged so the focus elements and/or aperture rattle around. I had one of these for a while, and the 30mm version and both did the same thing. I never got the sense that anything was in danger of breaking and as soon as you turn the power on everything snaps into place.
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That's strange I don't find mine to be extremely noisy at all. The loudest lens I've ever had was a 50mm 1.8 which was crazy loud!! The Tokina makes a little sound when focusing, nothing to go crazy over....
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If you hear a click before and after focus and release the shutter in your camera is totally normal....switch the VR off and you will notice that the click disappears...not big deal is totally normal...actually i have a few lenses that click in some way when the VR or OS or VC is ON....for me the results are that really matters...however..without the Vr if the noise of "click" is there then you should call nikon or if you can return for an exchange....good luck...I have thus lens and i made an extensive research about it...plus, I have another lenses like the 105 sigma OS macro and tamron 70-300 VC that some way make some "click" when the VC,OS, or VR is on... If you hear a click before and after focus and release the shutter in your camera is totally normal....switch the VR off and you will notice that the click disappears...not big deal is totally normal...actually i have a few lenses that click in some way when the VR or OS or VC is ON....for me the results are that really matters...however..without the Vr if the noise of "click" is there then you should call nikon or if you can return for an exchange....good luck...I have thus lens and i made an extensive research about it...plus, I have another lenses like the 105 sigma OS macro... » Read More If you hear a click before and after focus and release the shutter in your camera is totally normal....switch the VR off and you will notice that the click disappears...not big deal is totally normal...actually i have a few lenses that click in some way when the VR or OS or VC is ON....for me the results are that really matters...however..without the Vr if the noise of "click" is there then you should call nikon or if you can return for an exchange....good luck...I have thus lens and i made an extensive research about it...plus, I have another lenses like the 105 sigma OS macro and tamron 70-300 VC that some way make some "click" when the VC,OS, or VR is on... « Show Less
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Occasionally the camera tells me there's no lens attached. It could be related to your problem too.
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I have not noticed any fringing with this lens. It is on my camera daily it seems and is my go to walk around lens.
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I too noticed the rattling noise that you're describing. I did some research on the Web and found that it was nothing to worry about as the noise disappears when the lens is powered. However, should your lens continue to rattle once mounted and POWERED on, then return it for a replacement. Hope this helps
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Yes, this is typical of this lens. Once it is energized the rattle disappears.
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My HS30 makes the same sound...its the lens autofocus motor. Completely normal, but shouldn't be THAT loud.
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It's actually the optical image stabilization.. normal, yes. Lens cover, no.
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Sorry, I can't help, I only had this lens for a very short time, not long enough to evaluate noise. I can only say that it did not attract my attention. I suggest that you ask this question in the FujiForum where you will find lots of other helpful and informative topics.
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Yes, it does. I've contacted Sigma customer support regarding this issues and they assured that it's a "by-design" behavior and there is nothing to worry about. It's the OS lens elements causing the rattle noise. You can see that the noise stops when you engage OS (by half pressing shutter release). I also checked out a few other similar lenses at a local camera store and they all had the same noise. Mine is for Nikon though.
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It is normal. Not saying it's not annoying, but both Nikon and Canon DSLR pop up flashes make a subtle rattle when the flash is in the down in the closed position. Here's why: Most built in flashes have a set of tiny articulated hinges. One part pivots and has a slot or track that the other part is keyed into and slides along it. Some just a hinge that slides along a track on the base of the flash. Without getting into too much mechanical moving parts theory, the hinge is designed to hold the flash unit squarely in place while able to fold or collapse down at an angle or arc. This requires to have loose sliding hinges that can freely and rapidly pop up via a spring. The loose parts are what you hear "rattling" or shifting under the flash when you tilt or shake your camera. When the flash is up, the hinges are taught. So no sound. You might ask; why don't they make the loose part more tight or put some kind of damper under it when closed? Because it would hinder the free movement it needs to quickly pop up with minimal wear and tear of thousands of times it will be used over the life of the camera. In the case of the D800; It has a free moving hinge track, or "catch" and a stationary "hook". It's the hinge part that you hear shifting at rest. I own / have owned Nikon D100, D300s, D700, and now the D800 and they all have that rattle. Also, I used to do minor repair on Canon, Nikon DSLRs and it was normal. So, after all my rambling, nothing to worry about. Unless you are shooting video. Using only the built in mic. And are shooting crazy angle movements. That will be a prob for audio, since the mic is directly under the flash base. In which I will tell you to use an external mic.
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I have the same lens and it's my favorite lens. Mine does not make any noise like you've described.
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Like everyone else said, it's not silent; you will hear the lens mechanism - while focusing. I wouldn't call it "noisy"; it has certain mechanical gears and screws that move big pieces of glass (read: somewhat heavy) - but it is not distracting, normal. When my mind is "in the frame/on the subject" (read: far away from the camera), i don't notice it at all. Manual focus is silent. It is a good zoom lens - judging by IQ.
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Yes. I am wearing glasses and i have no issue. It covers my ears so maybe that's why. I have other headphones and by far this is comfy headphone to wear. This is not x version so cable won't be off. - stick to the headphone & coiled cable is bit heavy :) so you may have feel some weight on the left.
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There should be a switch on the cord with an on/off button. Or try turning the lens.
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Yes your body definitely jiggles. We actually call the machine the jiggle at my house. The sensation is different at first but becomes relaxing. You certainly are not still.