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p.1 #1 · 24-105 Noisy IS

Got a 24-105 f/4L IS with a fairly noisy image stabilizer with my 5D kit. Is this normal with this lens? Or did I get a bad one? It's almost like a grinding noise.

Oct 21, 2012 at 08:39 AM

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p.1 #2 · 24-105 Noisy IS

Unless you have a video with the noise level, I can't really tell you if the noise with your copy is the same as mine. I am totally satisfied by the almost-silent IS on mine, if that helps.

Oct 21, 2012 at 08:46 AM

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p.1 #3 · 24-105 Noisy IS

mine is very quiet, but you can hear it. especially when it engages. but it's much quieter than, say, 70-200 f4 IS.

they do sound like little coffee grinders though

Oct 21, 2012 at 08:49 AM

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p.1 #4 · 24-105 Noisy IS

Mine is very quiet, can barely hear it.

Oct 21, 2012 at 10:33 AM

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p.1 #5 · 24-105 Noisy IS

I guess it's ok based on these responses. It's more noticeable than the 17-55 f/2.8 I was using so it had me somewhat concerned. I'll try to post a video when I get a chance.

Oct 23, 2012 at 08:03 PM

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p.1 #6 · 24-105 Noisy IS

Mine is louder than my 70-200, and quieter than my 100-400. Definitely noticeable.

-Brian

Oct 23, 2012 at 09:24 PM

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p.1 #7 · 24-105 Noisy IS

Imagemaster wrote:
Mine is very quiet, can barely hear it.

Same here. Now my 24-105 is the only IS lens I have in my bag, but whenever I switch it on, I do hear the IS engage. However, I really need for one of my ears to be close to the lens to hear it.

-Nick

Oct 25, 2012 at 07:43 AM

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p.1 #8 · 24-105 Noisy IS

I checked last night and I had to hold it up to my ear to hear it.

Oct 25, 2012 at 08:45 AM

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p.1 #9 · 24-105 Noisy IS

Mine is very quiet, can barely hear it operate.

Oct 25, 2012 at 01:30 PM

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p.1 #10 · 24-105 Noisy IS

Noisy...., Quiet.... , it's all very subjective.

When I first got my 24-105, I really noticed the loud IS when shooting video. I almost returned it thinking I had a bad copy. I did some research and found that the 24-105 does have loud IS and it is especially noticeable when shooting video using the built-in mic. In normal shooting you will only hear it if you put your ear up to the lens.

Here is a video where you can hear the IS in operation:

Oct 25, 2012 at 10:11 PM

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p.1 #11 · 24-105 Noisy IS

I can hear the IS when it turns on and off on my 24-105, but unless I'm in a dead quiet room, I can't hear it while it is on.

Oct 25, 2012 at 10:51 PM


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