I jus got this lens and it's really loud while focusing? Is this just how the lens is or did I get a faulty one?
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Jenna, I do not have this issue. There is a slight noise while focusing but not a loud noise. Possibly take to a local camera store to checkout? Good luck. Rich.
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It is a pretty noisy les, yes. You can clearly hear the focus and the aperture leafs.
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I haven't heard this noise on my lens when focusing. Are your images affected in any way?
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I have never experienced this problem with this lens and the lens is next to your ear , when using this lens the speed of focusing was very fast and the quality of photos were excellent. When shooting runway this was a great lens. I am currently shooting with a 17-70mm 2.8 lens giving me more flexibility during weddings, but the 105mm is a nice portrait lens as is the 85mm lens.
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Like the rest of the comments, you are right, it will become a 48mm lens, pretty close to what you see is what you get through the viewer. I did notice the lens it has a unique sound when it is focusing. it is pretty cool. I been using this lens for a while now, and it took me a little to get use to it. (I normally shoot with a 18- 200 zoom) so moving forward and backward to get the shot took some getting use to.
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My experience with this lens is that there is a slight rattle when you shake the lens. But I guess that's normal. The lens however is working properly.
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I have the same problem and mine miss focuses too. I have contacted Nikon, but I'm still waiting for a reply. I'm curious if this lens is a waste of money? Did you guys ever find out what was wrong?
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No thats not normal. But make sure the focus ring is in the right position. Push it forward for autofocus, pull it back (toward the camera) for manual focus.
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It's not the quietest of the XF lenses due to the loud motor and sometimes the large aperture blades (when stopped down) during focusing.
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Yes, just did mine last night. The focus was off 12mm !!! The lens was working fine on my old 350d, totally shocked.
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mine is ok,but if you hear a noise when you have it on autofocus mode,that noise is normal(its like ka,ka,ka)
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Hello! I have this same issue but with my Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, so i guess uit was because the engine inside has a little problem and can only be useful in amanual mode. By any chance did you try to rotate the lens while you were on Automatic mode? Because that causes a rupture in the mechanism inside, if the problem is from the beggining then ask the dealer if it can fix it, otherwise use it in manual, it actually improves the quality pf the photos!
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There are a number of things that could be happening. . . . is it blurry image, or camera shake. . . have you shot anything that is sharp. . . this is a very heavy lens and requires a bit of expertise to handle. . . . let's eliminate the obvious before jumping to conclusions about the lens. . . . my email address is bobglicksmith@me.com. . . send me an email and I'll be glad to setup a time to talk with you . . . . bgs.
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This is normal. This 20 1.7 lens doesn't focus as fast as some other Micro 4/3 lenses. Take it easy and try manual focus for steady object or use other faster focusing lens.
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Let me guess, your images are not sharp. This lens will fit on your camera, and images should be sharp from F2.8 and up. If they are not. You have focusing problems with your camera body.
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I no longer have the lens.That said, I suggest that you test it thoroughly within the 30 day return window. This lens is not cheap.
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I would presume that this is normal, as my 14-140 OIS switch is also the same way. Other than that, I think it is a terrific lens.