Lens has a noticable shift inside right out of box. A slight clunk when shifted vertically. Normal? Not happy with way this shipped w/o padding!
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Not normal. Nothing should be shifting or clunking. And not good that it was shipped without padding. Return it ASAP.
996490
I have not noticed any issues with shifting or clunking on my lens. I've had great results with this lens -- quick autofocus and good bokeh on close-ups.
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If the lens is mounted and the camera is "On" then you may be hearing the aperture. This is normal. If the lens isn't mounted and you can hear a clunk if you move it this would not be normal.
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This appears that there is a couple of ideas to why such a price difference. 1 this could be a refurbished lens. 2 this could be a gray market lens that you will not be able to get the US Warranty for the lens. 3 could be sold by an unauthorized dealer. My experience, is to find an authorize dealer that you will get the proper support for warranty and technical support.
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The lens and the original packaging (manuals, etc) is only 1.2 pounds. That 7 pound figure is probably an overstimation of the shipping packaging, anyway is way too high.
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Hey Aaron, common mistake. What you need to do is set the actual aperture on the lens ring to 22 and the lock it on that value so that the little red line aligns with the 22. This happens because you are using an older non focusing lens on a newer body. Problem solved. Have fun, that is a fantastic lens.
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Make sure nothing is over the lens,I can't recall if it had any protective cover on the disc-reading lens. If there is nothing there I would say something is haywire and you should return or exchange.
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The first one I ordered had the same issue, I think; an area of the mesh is slightly smushed or disfigured. The replacement I just received has the same issue. I'm reluctant to return it yet again, but I just can't believe this should be normal or expected for such a high quality (priced) item. Plus, I'm sure it works just fine, but it's going to irk me every time I see it. I'm really surprised Matfer distributes them in plastic bags and not boxes.
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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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I bought and returned lens years ago and moved on to a Nkion system. I had problems with the lens back-focusing on the K10 which had no way of adjusting the focus in camera, so be aware of this issue depending on which body you have. As I recall, the lens was new in Pentax box with warranty. I would check the return policy just in case.
526900
One of the best precision lenses and one of the priciest. Hate to say it, but if it arrived in that condition, I wouldn't take any chances - I'd return it
2136545
It is a little stiff, especially when new. If my experience is typical, it will loosen up a bit with time. Great lens, though.
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Mine was the same way, thought I'd gotten the wrong lens. I contacted Olympus and they said it shouldn't be like that and to exchange it if I wanted. I didn't want to mess with it and it has become easier to put on and take off without making the mounting too loose for my other lens. It worked itself out.
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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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None at all but I have heard some complain that it falls off. I triple checked mine when I got it home by lightly pressing at different places with no visible signs of bending or movement. In my opinion it's probably caused by the packing combined with the shipper/store pulling from a shelf and allowing it to drop to the floor. Hey I used to work at one making less than $9 an hour when I was in college. We didn't care how we handled them, in fact I would bet some enjoyed roughing them up cause they could never afford one. If you locally bought take it back and inspect the next one otherwise try calling sony...
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Mine was doing the same. I found that the curtain was rubbing on the part of the camera in front of it. I could see that face was slightly pushed in, rubbing on the lens protectors when they tried to move. I was able to use my fingernail and pull the face out and now the protectors move freely.
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My Sigma 1.4 lens isn't focusing properly. Purchased it Oct.9th. Won't focus past 6 feet. I have to send it to Markam Ontario for repairs. And it will cost me for repairs. No warranty?????
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It is not the lens covers rattling, it is the optical element unit inside, could be because of the image stabilization mechanism as Vincent stated, but whatever the part is, I find it impossible to believe that this the way a major manufacturer like Canon designed it. Probably the latch designed to hold it when powered off is broken and not grabbing it. That said I don
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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.