Some of you experienced a rather stiff zoom ring with a "bump" around 100mm. Does that go away over time or did you exchange for a better one?
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I've never noticed a "bump". If it did exist, it disappeared quickly. The zoom is a bit stiff, but I like that and experience no "creep" that bothers some other zoom lenses. I've had the lens since New Years, and I'm very pleased with it.
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Hi,My lens is currently in for repair because the zoom actually broke one time when I tried to turn it. I found that mine got worse over time. If you've had it more than a couple months you probably won't be able to return it (I ordered mine from Amazon w/fulfillment through 47th St. Photo). But if it is less than a year old Sigma will repair it for free. Hope that helps!
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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.
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Dawn, my case had a recess that allowed the ring to be placed as close as possible to the lens. Even at that I had problems with lens flare which washed out about half the image, so I'm not sure it'll behave differently on your case. Hope this helps. Ron
1030813
Yes, it's a smooth focus ring without any stops. Its hard to get use to but the lens is worth it.
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I've gotten used to the way mine mounts I guess. I would describe the difference as "clunky" or not as smooth but it shouldn't be a significant difference. It's an excellent lens that I shoot with weekly.
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NO WAY ! It happens because the whole optical block is weak. The required movement to open it is violent. The zoom is altered by this movement. I tried to be very careful with the second i received, but the same trouble occured.
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I haven't seen that happen at the start of a shoot, however, I've seen it with a busy natural background and people in the foreground. Sometimes the zoom gets antsy and refocuses. I've learned to shut down the autofocus to take care of that problem. One thing I did notice, however, is that the zoom aprature is a bit noisy and can be picked up in quiet environments very audibly. That drives me crazy, so I went w an external low-pass mic to solve that issue. Beautiful camera, though.
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I wish I could help you but sadly I can't ! I bought the same lens and it works perfectly well ! It's on my camera (a canon T3 rebel) permanently except when I need my zoom ! Maybe you should try it on another camera ! It would tell you if it has a defect or not ! Sorry about that ! Arnaud.
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yeah, i had one with a bad focus ring. returned it, got a new one and now it works awesome!
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It's been two years since I looked at the scope because I had to return it because it didn't handle the recoil of a spring air gun. I'm pretty certain it had a ring in between the lens and the magnification dial that needed to be loosened before adjusting the lens and tightened before shooting. Everything behind the magnification dial moves in order to focus the cross hairs.
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Exactly, I have the same experience. Once the lens focusing is a bit stiffer then the follow focus jumps up and down.The only solution is to replace this follow focus with the one without the quick release, as I did and I am quite satisfied now:Fotga upgrade DP500IIS dampen follow focus with A/B hard stop for DSLR CameraFotga upgrade DP500IIS dampen follow focus with A/B hard stop for DSLR Camera
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Most of my contacts have been around 3'+ but I haven't had any issues. It's auto focus but I think you can zoom in/out after you transfer it to a computer.
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It's no different than any other DSLR still lens, if you've used any Canon L lens, then it will feel similar. The ring is as smooth as the operator can manage, on a stills lens that has smaller rotation travel.
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There doesn't seem to be any zoom creep, as the zoom ring is quite firm (but not stiff). There is no zoom lock tab.
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Mine is firm, but I would not call it stiff. My only complaint is that the zoom ring is where the focusing ring is on all my other lenses.
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I found that a bit disconcerting, since I owned three of the earlier models - and was almost afraid that it was going to come off in my hand. Been using it for going on two years and it has never caused a problem, though. You are right, it does FEEL weird!
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Yes. Zoom and Focus are manual with the inner ring for the later.It s a little bit to freaky not so gradual control.Its endless so no physical connection with lens I guess.
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It is a little stiff, especially when new. If my experience is typical, it will loosen up a bit with time. Great lens, though.