Lens Rattle?
Posted 26/04/2010 - 15:39
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Sound still present when mounted, and appears o be internal as i cant stop it by holding any part of the lens while shaking it.
Any help would be much appreciated
Fraser
Any help would be much appreciated
Fraser
Posted 26/04/2010 - 15:48
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Are you sure it's the lens, the shake reduction in the camera can make a rattling sound you see.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 26/04/2010 - 15:51
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Hi, Definitely the lens, was almost caught out by the SR but the rattle persists when the lens is not mounted, and even with the aperture actuator held in place.
Posted 26/04/2010 - 16:21
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Check the rear element locking ring. I bought a 28mm off ebay and it rattled, turned out the locking ring had unscrewed slightly allowing the rear element to rattle.
John
John
Posted 26/04/2010 - 16:22
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I asked SRS about this with another lens and they said that sometimes you get a small amount of movement within the lens. The lens in question produces superb results and so I don't worry (much).
Try taking hold of the filter ring and try to waggle the lens, you may find some lateral movement.
If the results from the lens are OK why worry?
Mike
Try taking hold of the filter ring and try to waggle the lens, you may find some lateral movement.
If the results from the lens are OK why worry?
Mike
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Posted 26/04/2010 - 16:26
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Lens does seem to be performing fine. Small amount of movement in the aperture ring but not enough to explain the noise.
Doik: how can i get access to the rear element locking ring, there doesnt seem to be any easy way?
Will keep poking around to see whats happening.
Thanks for the help
Fraser
Doik: how can i get access to the rear element locking ring, there doesnt seem to be any easy way?
Will keep poking around to see whats happening.
Thanks for the help
Fraser
Posted 26/04/2010 - 20:48
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(Picks up Fa 50 and shakes it) Yup mine has a small rattle too. Works fine though.
Posted 26/04/2010 - 20:53
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I was told that the rattle in some 50mm lenses is due to the ball bearings in the aperture mechanism. It's totally normal.
Best regards, John
Posted 26/04/2010 - 20:58
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Interesting you should say that as the aperture ring feels very knotchy, can anyone with an fa 50 say whether this is normal?
Oggy: thanks for that
Oggy: thanks for that
Posted 26/04/2010 - 22:25
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One notch at 1.4, another at 1.7, another at 2.0? Yes - mine has that.
Posted 26/04/2010 - 23:25
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My FA50mm 1.4 rattles slightly too. Also produces lovely images. Never worried about it myself.
Dan
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
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Is this normal or is something amiss?
Thanks
Fraser