Newbie-question re Dig Reb lens

[kristieokc]

Hey, this is my first post to the list and I'm looking for advice. I have a Digital Rebel (have been extremely happy with it) and for Christmas, Santa (mysteriously disguised as the UPS man) delivered a 75/300 lens with IS. I ordered from Amazon.com to take advantage of a gift cert, and noticed when it arrived yesterday that when I turn the zoom, there is a distinctive "click" at 100.

Is this normal? I'm concerned there might be a defect, but hate to go through the hassle of returning it through Amazon if it is indeed nothing to worry about.
Any advice would be appreciated.

TIA,
Kristie

[roanjohn]

Hmmm.............I've never expereinced this............though I haven't owned that lens.............

How about going back?? does it still click?? Is there a give??

If in doubt........return it.

Ro1

[Jonny]

I used to have this lens and i never heard any clicking.

Send it back if you are unsure

[C.S.I.]

I have a click and a sort of "stiff" sensation on my kit 18-55, but the lens still functions perfectly (I just figured since it was a $100 piece of glass, that this was normal. If this was a $500 + lens on the other hand.......).

Like stated before though, when in doubt, return it.

[Jon]

My 75-300 IS has never (fingers crossed) made any noises other than that low hum which tells you it's working.