Problem with 18-250 lens
Posted 02/02/2009 - 10:40
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Not necessarily a problem. It’s common for Tele photo lenses to slide out due to the weight of the front segment. Some like my Tamron 28-300 have a lock you can engage to prevent it.
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Posted 02/02/2009 - 10:41
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Sorry !! Welcome to the forum
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Posted 02/02/2009 - 10:57
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Welcome to the forum
As BF mentioned it is normal to slide out the front of the lens or 'zoom creep' in Tele photo lens. I have no experience of this lens but read that it can be locked at 18 mm for the transportation purpose.
As BF mentioned it is normal to slide out the front of the lens or 'zoom creep' in Tele photo lens. I have no experience of this lens but read that it can be locked at 18 mm for the transportation purpose.
Posted 02/02/2009 - 10:58
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Hi and welcome,
This is a common with that lens as it does not have a zoom lock, as bforbes says.
The zoom is easy to turn so as soon as you lean forward the weight of the lens and gravity easily over come the resistance of the zoom ring. If everything else is OK then there is no fault really.
Jon
This is a common with that lens as it does not have a zoom lock, as bforbes says.
The zoom is easy to turn so as soon as you lean forward the weight of the lens and gravity easily over come the resistance of the zoom ring. If everything else is OK then there is no fault really.
Jon
Posted 02/02/2009 - 10:59
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Vikramkeshvala wrote:
I have no experience of this lens but read that it can be locked at 18 mm for the transportation purpose.
Yes it can be locked at 18mm
I have no experience of this lens but read that it can be locked at 18 mm for the transportation purpose.
Posted 02/02/2009 - 12:08
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Thank you for your help
Posted 02/02/2009 - 21:47
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Welcome to the forum
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Posted 03/02/2009 - 14:37
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Hey! Welcome.
For the love of all things photogenic!
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Posted 03/02/2009 - 15:11
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Hey! rpk20d
I am indeed an amateur and hope to remain one.
i do not wish to be a professional with the stress it encumbers.
I have been stressed all my life. Now, it's time for me to relax and enjoy myself with photography.
I am sure I'll need your advice from time to time and hope to obtain it.
Best regards.
(By the way, thanks you everybody for your answers).
I am indeed an amateur and hope to remain one.
i do not wish to be a professional with the stress it encumbers.
I have been stressed all my life. Now, it's time for me to relax and enjoy myself with photography.
I am sure I'll need your advice from time to time and hope to obtain it.
Best regards.
(By the way, thanks you everybody for your answers).
Posted 03/02/2009 - 20:36
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Welcome to the fora.
Best wishes, Kris.
Best wishes, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
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