TS-E 24mmL ii

First time i bought used, still more than any lens ive bought until now :S

But i got a great deal on it so it hurts not that much. Looks like new im very happy, now i just need to master this fine piece of glass.

Now ive read alot that its better to carry it with the locking knobs in a unlocked position because the dials/knobs could break. Did this happen to any of you or should i just enjoy my new baby and dont worry?

Its an expensive lens that i better dont want to break. As an enthusiast im good to my gear. What do you think?

davidfarina wrote in post #16713557
Now ive read alot that its better to carry it with the locking knobs in a unlocked position because the dials/knobs could break. Did this happen to any of you or should i just enjoy my new baby and dont worry?

I've used Canon TSE a fair amount and have never heard of this advice. If you don't lock the lens mechanism the lens will flop in shift as you move your camera. There is a locking and centering tilt tab, so that you won't accidentally add tilt unintentionally. I suggest using the lock tab for tilt when carrying the lens as well as just enough shift lock to keep the lens from moving.
When fine adjusting tilt or shift it is recommended that you loosen the locking knob fully, adjust with the tilt (or shift) knob, then relock the mechanism. Don't try to fine adjust the shift or tilt movement with the locking knob mostly tight. I have read of folks trying to use the friction of a partially tightened locking knob to hold up the shift (or tilt) while moving the shift (tilt) and have over tightened the entire lens movement mechanism. If that happens its and expensive repair trip back to Canon.

Enjoy your new lens. I would try practicing with it (tilt and shifts) around the house before heading out. It will take some getting used to especially if you are not used to magnified Live View focusing.
Mike K

Mike K wrote in post #16713868
I've used Canon TSE a fair amount and have never heard of this advice. If you don't lock the lens mechanism the lens will flop in shift as you move your camera. There is a locking and centering tilt tab, so that you won't accidentally add tilt unintentionally. I suggest using the lock tab for tilt when carrying the lens as well as just enough shift lock to keep the lens from moving.
When fine adjusting tilt or shift it is recommended that you loosen the locking knob fully, adjust with the tilt (or shift) knob, then relock the mechanism. Don't try to fine adjust the shift or tilt movement with the locking knob mostly tight. I have read of folks trying to use the friction of a partially tightened locking knob to hold up the shift (or tilt) while moving the shift (tilt) and have over tightened the entire lens movement mechanism. If that happens its and expensive repair trip back to Canon.

Enjoy your new lens. I would try practicing with it (tilt and shifts) around the house before heading out. It will take some getting used to especially if you are not used to magnified Live View focusing.
Mike K

Thanks. Same what i thought. Is it nessesairy to lock the tilt know even when the lock slider is locked?

Im used to magnifying live view focus, but i guess there is a lot more to practice