Quick question: Is the focus ring supposed to be fluid throughout? From Inf down to 2ft it's fluid, then it's rubbing against something on my copy. Autofocus is fine.
illusiumd Member  62 posts Joined Nov 2010 More info | Apr 10, 2011 21:37 | #511 Quick question: Is the focus ring supposed to be fluid throughout? From Inf down to 2ft it's fluid, then it's rubbing against something on my copy. Autofocus is fine. 550d. Canon 70-200 f4 L, Canon 17-55 f2.8
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Apr 11, 2011 07:02 | #512 illusiumd wrote in post #12197306  Quick question: Is the focus ring supposed to be fluid throughout? From Inf down to 2ft it's fluid, then it's rubbing against something on my copy. Autofocus is fine. Yes it should be fluid through the whole range. Nikon D750 || Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR || Nikon 50mm f/1.8G || Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD
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side1021 Hatchling 5 posts Joined Sep 2010 More info | Apr 11, 2011 10:39 | #513 Just got this lens yesterday. Quick battery tests showed perfect focus. picture came out REALLY SHARP. My only complaint is the lens hood. It feels like it can get loose at any second. Not tight at all.
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illusiumd Member 62 posts Joined Nov 2010 More info | Apr 11, 2011 16:44 | #514 ThePwnyExpress wrote in post #12198987 Yes it should be fluid through the whole range. Sigh, thanks. It's not like I even use manual that much, but just the thought that there's one thing wrong on an otherwise wonderful lens... Yes it's definitely rubbing against something. 550d. Canon 70-200 f4 L, Canon 17-55 f2.8
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Apr 11, 2011 20:31 | #515 illusiumd wrote in post #12202150 Sigh, thanks. It's not like I even use manual that much, but just the thought that there's one thing wrong on an otherwise wonderful lens... Yes it's definitely rubbing against something. I'd just swap it out, you are the first person I have heard of to have this issue. You are unlikely to have issues with a replacement copy. Nikon D750 || Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR || Nikon 50mm f/1.8G || Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD
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Apr 11, 2011 20:55 | #516 ThePwnyExpress wrote in post #12203344 I'd just swap it out, you are the first person I have heard of to have this issue. You are unlikely to have issues with a replacement copy. The one i just got last week is fine and the hood even snapped on pretty tight with a final slight click & dont feel too loose to me. Unless it starts after you take it off & back on numerous times. Silverfox1 POTN Feedback / TC Extender Tests / Gear List
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Apr 11, 2011 20:56 | #517 Silverfox1 wrote in post #12203530 The one i just got last week is fine and the hood even snapped on pretty tight with a final slight click & dont feel too loose to me. Unless it starts after you take it off & back on numerous times. So far i am a pretty satisfied owner. Regards,  I've heard people complaining about the fit of the hood. Mine is like yours, it has a very positive lock. Sometimes I wonder if some owners aren't turning the hood far enough to reach it's true lock position? Nikon D750 || Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR || Nikon 50mm f/1.8G || Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD
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Tony-S Cream of the Crop  9,911 posts Likes: 209 Joined Jan 2006 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA More info | Apr 11, 2011 21:16 | #518 Yeah, it's not a matter of rotating it far enough, it's just poorly designed. Mine has come off twice just while walking. It's only matter of time before I lose it. I much prefer the old design. "Raw" is not an acronym, abbreviation, nor a proper noun; thus, it should not be in capital letters.
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jptsr1 Goldmember  1,846 posts Gallery: 4 photos Likes: 116 Joined Sep 2006 Location: From The Bronx NY but living in Singapore More info | Apr 11, 2011 22:42 | #519 Tony-S wrote in post #12203671 Yeah, it's not a matter of rotating it far enough, it's just poorly designed. Mine has come off twice just while walking. It's only matter of time before I lose it. I much prefer the old design. probably the only issue i have with this lens. my hood barely locks up at all. Et Facta Est Lux
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sprout703 Member 183 posts Joined Mar 2006 More info | My lens will be here today (missed the FedEx truck yesterday). However, I am worried about getting a "bad" copy. What are some of the tests I should do to verify. Please bear with me as I am still very new with this sort of thing. If it matters, Im shooting with a 7D. -Cannon 7Dii -Sigma 17-50 f2.8 OS -Tamaron 2X TC -Slik Able 300DX Tripod -Tamron 70-200 Di VC -Canon 85 1.8
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Apr 14, 2011 07:13 | #521 sprout703 wrote in post #12219537 My lens will be here today (missed the FedEx truck yesterday). However, I am worried about getting a "bad" copy. What are some of the tests I should do to verify. Please bear with me as I am still very new with this sort of thing. If it matters, Im shooting with a 7D. Thanks, Sprout Print yourself out an autofocus test chart to verify that it doesn't severely front or back focus. If it's only marginally off, you can either cope with it, or since you are using a 7D, use the micro adjustment feature to help get it perfect. Nikon D750 || Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR || Nikon 50mm f/1.8G || Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD
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Apr 14, 2011 07:36 | #522 sprout703 wrote in post #12219537 My lens will be here today (missed the FedEx truck yesterday). However, I am worried about getting a "bad" copy. What are some of the tests I should do to verify. Please bear with me as I am still very new with this sort of thing. If it matters, Im shooting with a 7D. Thanks, Sprout If you dont want to go the chart route just do a simplistic test as i did in the link below and enjoy your lens if it passes this: Silverfox1 POTN Feedback / TC Extender Tests / Gear List
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sprout703 Member 183 posts Joined Mar 2006 More info | Thanks Pwny and Silver. I cant wait!!!! -Cannon 7Dii -Sigma 17-50 f2.8 OS -Tamaron 2X TC -Slik Able 300DX Tripod -Tamron 70-200 Di VC -Canon 85 1.8
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JakAHearts Cream of the Crop  More info | Apr 14, 2011 09:43 | #524 Im thinking of picking up a copy and have a question. If you were an idiot and held the focus ring and then tried to autofocus, what would I break? Shane
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Apr 14, 2011 09:51 | #525 If I was an idiot, you would not break anything JakAHearts wrote in post #12220261 Im thinking of picking up a copy and have a question. If you were an idiot and held the focus ring and then tried to autofocus, what would I break? Website
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