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clicky
12th of May 2005 (Thu), 13:12
Just sold my 70-200 f/4L and got the 70-200 f/2.8L IS (indeed a h##L of a lens...)

The zoomring needs alot more "torque" to turn/zoom, is this "normal" and a fact of the L-ife? I recon that I've just gotta get used to it and perhaps begin some form of athletic zoomification-training? Now where's that beer-bottle and my rubber-tape...?
BlueTit
12th of May 2005 (Thu), 13:25
It's all part of Canon fitness program, the weight of the lens works on your upper arm strenght and the zoom ring works on your wrist muscles!!

I have the same lens and yes I think it was tighter than the f4 I tried in the shop, but someone that owns both lens may be better able to confirm that.
clicky
12th of May 2005 (Thu), 13:31
I see... I need a Canon-fitness instructor!?

LENS ON, LENS OFF? :D
rent
12th of May 2005 (Thu), 13:32
new lens' zoom/focus rings are usually tighter, they'll loosen up after use. congrats!

-alex

Just sold my 70-200 f/4L and got the 70-200 f/2.8L IS (indeed a h##L of a lens...)

The zoomring needs alot more "torque" to turn/zoom, is this "normal" and a fact of the L-ife? I recon that I've just gotta get used to it and perhaps begin some form of athletic zoomification-training? Now where's that beer-bottle and my rubber-tape...?