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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

11/05/2014 06:23:31 AM · #1

How many of you have this issue?

I cant walk around with mine.

Thanks,

T

Enlightened

Nikon D7100

11/05/2014 07:24:18 AM · #2

I have it with my Nikon 18-200 and it drives me crazy...

giantmike

Canon EOS R6

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

11/05/2014 07:48:17 AM · #3

Everyone that has the lens :)

I have been meaning to pick up one of these //lensband.com

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

11/05/2014 09:14:29 AM · #4

It's a long-standing problem that most people live with. If you're feeling adventurous, I have heard this solution actually works:

"There is another way that is a little bit more invasive.
Slide the rubber from the focus ring towards the mount of the lens (not the zoom ring). It's not glued and comes off easily. Rotate it until the hole matches the screw, there should be 3 around the lens. Simply tighten them but be very careful it's very easy to go over and chew the thread."

Mine doesn't creep (yet) so I haven't had to fix it.

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

11/05/2014 09:34:50 AM · #5

Thank you guys. I have an extended warranty that is from the store I bought the camera kit (not from Canon)

I took the lens to Canon and this is the reply:
"After inspected by our technician, they confirmed that the elasticity of the zoom barrel of this lens is under normal performance, if you need it more tight, we could replace the zoom barrel and some bigger collars on it(with charge HK$1292).
Kindly refer to the attached quotation for your further consideration."

Then I asked: "Could you please explain why if the elasticity of the zoom barrel of this lens is under normal performance the barrel creeps down"

Answer: "With regards to your concern, please note that the holding structure of the zoom barrel is assemble with the collars, and the collars condition may affect the zoom barrel tightness. In general, collars ageing issue is the most common problem which affected the zoom barrel performance.

Therefore, you may consider to replace the zoom barrel and collars in order to improve the problem that you have raised. Please reply to this email to let us know about your decision, so than we may follow accordingly."

I: "Would this issue be covered by the warranty if the lens was still under warranty?"

I don't know if the shop extended warranty will cover the expenses but I will definitely check. If not I'll live with it but its annoying...

Thanks again

Edit: HK$1292=US$167

Message edited by author 2014-11-05 09:36:48.

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/07/2014 10:25:08 AM · #6

gaffers tape.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

11/07/2014 01:29:38 PM · #7

I'd have a go at the technique that Robert posted. It's very likely that you can alleviate the issue at least in the near term. It might crop up again later, and eventually you might not be able to adjust it out, but it may be a long time before it reappears. If you do it, start with *very* small adjustments. You should be able to check the results without even re-seating the rubber ring.

11/07/2014 09:35:32 PM · #8

Mike that is what I used

Good news! The extended warranty from the shop will cover the repair costs!

Thank you all