Can any body tell me if the lens feel like the parts inside are a bit loose, not solid. Just received mines but the box had no padding. it worries me
2080929
It is the same with mine. I've had it for a few years and still has a sort of internal shake inside which doesn't sound good but it still seems to work fine, both focus and IS.
2080930
No,the lens is solid from the time I got it. I had for a few years now and love it.
2080931
Send it back immediately- Amazon is great about returns. Mine is as solid as a brick and is the best built lens I own. You will see when you get another one back.!
2080932
Ohhh very sorry to hear that, absolutely it shouldn't behave that way at all, it says things went wrong during the shipment and may be glasses were displaced inside or even broken. My advice would be that Return it ASAP and get a replacement, why to take risk.
2080933
It absolutely drives me nuts that Amazon ships $1000 lenses with no padding. It has happened to me more than once.
2080934
Mine is perfectrly 'tightened', focus ring fits perfectly and it runs so smooth! Only 'problem' that I notice is the 'noise' during IS activation. But, it turned out that Hybrid IS is such noisy. If there are problems, maybe you should thing about returnig product?
876153
No problem :) Have a nice day, if you get the lens, enjoy it!! O love it :)
1871468
It is not any better other than it in not broken. It took quite an effort for my ring to get cracked. I have used the repaired lens with the plastic mount for nearly a year now without any issues. Good luck. (it was much better and cheaper than a new lens.)It took me about 1 hour to replace it. -- tiny springs and screws -- 7 screws if I remember.
724505
Hey Barbara, I would definitely try one a little sturdier. I have this one now on a lighter Nikon (D7000) and primarily use a smaller lens (18-105) and I think it is about at capacity and maybe a little under-qualified. Just one man's opinion but I think something more robust would suit your very nice set up better.
1800886
I've had mine for a few years and haven't really had issues with it. I personally think it is a gorgeous lens.
1239594
Is it crisp? Yep, I'd say so. I'm getting so many compliments on my photo's. One thing to note, it's a little heavier than the original lens I had (28-55?) so you'll need a good camera bag (it's about the same size though which is good.) I'm really happy with it.
1300383
Hi bruno, I mentioned a rather stiff zoom ring starting around 100mm and no it didn't get better. I did exchange it and the new copy was better but still a bit stiff, the low light characteristics on the replacement improved just a little bit . This lens for me pretty much spends it's time in a drawer unless I'm going somewhere outside that requires going light and the photo's taken aren't important. It's rarely on my camera.
2256001
yep.... check your contacts on camera mount, also on lens- clean with rubbing alcohol. Also, naturally, make sure lens is securely and completley mounted. Failing that, you'll have to send it in as it would seem you have a bad copy.
1588008
Im not selling this, lens. I recently purchased one and it was new. I think somehow this link got sent to the wrong person.
526899
Truthfully there is no way to know. If I ordered a $2,000 lens and the package was even slightly bent, I'd ask for a replacement. When spending that much money on a lens, it has to be absolutely perfect!
2009069
Mine was and is free of scratches. Did you receive a scratched lens, and if so, return it for a new one. The 60mm macro is great.
487674
I used some of the packing material from the package itself...some foam padding to prop up the camera so the lens is centered in the bag. I think I also wrapped some thin foam AROUND the lens and used a rubber band to hold it in place (I havent used it in a year or so at this point)
1267407
Mine got bent and now opens partially then I open it with my finger. Took it to canon and they said it's not covered. Couldn't repair it either b/c lens cap is part of the entire lens. Offered me a refurb for 550. I said no thanks. Still using it but it's a pain.
487012
It may also be the case that you are looking at used or refurbished lenses. I bought one used, it is like new and an excellent lens for low price. Best regards
558030
The outermost lens element of my G-10 is now scratched, all scratches aligned in the same direction. I'm not completely sure, but I suspect dirt or dust got caught between the external lens aperture (the thing that functions like an eyelid when the camera powers-off) and the lens element. I'll be sending it to Canon shortly.
930138
Not on either the surface of the lens (back or front), nor anyplace inside the lens. Check to see if there is anything on the surface, although even if there was it should be out of focus. Are you seeing this through the viewfinder of your camera (or LCD display), or when you look through the lens (detached from the camera)? If you do not see it with another lens on the LCD display, then the problem is with this new lens. If you do see it with other lenses, then possibly dirt on the camera's sensor. In either case, try to exchange the product.
255695
I started having problems with mine a couple months after I bought it , then on jan 15 it broke bad is now sitting in my closet collecting dust till now, bought mine on November I think dint remember, and it broke in jan I remember that because it was on my birthday, so I gad prom lens with mine a bit ago now I can't use it not sure if my awnser is much help