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07/11/2008 05:38:33 PM · #1 |
I have my new EF 28-135 IS lens and I love it, except for the fact that when it's in the bag, or I'm carrying it, the zoom creep is bad enough that it almost always extends out to 100mm or more. Sure, it's not a major issue, but it is annoying.
What do you guys do to deal with zoom creep?
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07/11/2008 05:39:15 PM · #2 |
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07/11/2008 05:40:49 PM · #3 |
what actually works well... is a nice strong ruber band on the lens it tightens the lens up alittle bit.. so it wont rotate as easily
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07/11/2008 05:41:28 PM · #4 |
Buy primes? ;)
My lenses don't creep that I notice, but I don't understand why it's a problem. Can you explain?
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07/11/2008 05:42:14 PM · #5 |
I used a really thick rubber band, the kind that little girls wear as bracelets
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07/11/2008 05:44:59 PM · #6 |
| My camera bag has a movable divider which can attach to the insides of the bad in several places with Velcro -- if you have something like that, make a compartment into which the lens fits snugly at its smallest size. If you don't have that, get something soft and light (new household sponge should do) and wedge in as many pieces as needed to held the lens in position in your bag. Note: I'm presuming you have lens caps on both ends of this thing! Otherwise, put the sponges in a plastic bag first ... |
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07/11/2008 05:45:58 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by levyj413:
Buy primes? ;)
My lenses don't creep that I notice, but I don't understand why it's a problem. Can you explain? |
Eh, it just bugs me more than anything.
Thanks for the suggestions, guys!
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07/11/2008 05:52:49 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
My camera bag has a movable divider which can attach to the insides of the bad in several places with Velcro -- if you have something like that, make a compartment into which the lens fits snugly at its smallest size. |
Yep, that's my system, too. Actually, other than my longest lens, the others go in vertically. That is, when I'm wearing it, they're horizontal. that is, their length goes from my back away from my body, not up and down.
Another trick in the bag is just to put a rubber band around the lens lengthwise. As GeneralE says, assuming you have both caps. Not as helpful for when you're carrying it. :)
Message edited by author 2008-07-11 17:53:45.
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07/11/2008 06:03:51 PM · #9 |
| ahhh the leisures of L glass and primes XD |
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07/11/2008 07:09:44 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Jib:
ahhh the leisures of L glass and primes XD |
Man, you're one wealthy 17-year-old.
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