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allleedsarntwe
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · canon 70-200 F4 IS noise


Hi all
i have just purchased a 70-200 f4 IS lens used .Everything is in mint condition but testing the lens last night i was hearing a grating kinda noise ,not from zooming but i believe its the IS image stabilization .As when i turn it off the noise stops.
Even after half pressing the shutter button to focus the noise is still there for about 2-3 seconds after i have taken the shot .is this normal for this lens or should i be sending it back

i have read elsewhere that this lens can be quite noisy ,but i cant seem to find the link anymore .

Anyone here got the same experience with this lens ? is it something to worry about ? i dont do video so its not a problem there.

Any advice /reassurance appreciated

Martin

PS the image quality from this lens is outstanding (so far)



Nov 21, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · canon 70-200 F4 IS noise


IS makes noise. It continues to run a couple of seconds after you release the button that made it start.


Nov 21, 2017 at 10:51 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · canon 70-200 F4 IS noise


IS mechanisms generally do make sorta a grinding noise in my opinion. As to whether it is "normal" perhaps you could try and record the audio with your phone and post it here/Youtube?


Nov 21, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · canon 70-200 F4 IS noise


The IS does slightly growl on the f/4 IS, plus the funky start and stop noise. It carries on for a brief while after you release the shutter button.


Nov 21, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · canon 70-200 F4 IS noise


Mine does the same. Totally normal.


Nov 21, 2017 at 11:39 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · canon 70-200 F4 IS noise


mudlake wrote:
Mine does the same. Totally normal.


Same here. Loudest IS mechanism of all my lenses.



Nov 21, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · canon 70-200 F4 IS noise


As long as it keeps working, and it doesn't scare anybody, I don't care what sounds my IS lenses make.


Nov 21, 2017 at 01:00 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · canon 70-200 F4 IS noise


GammyKnee wrote:
Same here. Loudest IS mechanism of all my lenses.


Right, my loudest too (except that I no longer own it; too noisy [just kidding])

It seems to me that my 24-105 f/4L IS (original) is kinda noisy too. Must be a characteristic of f/4



Nov 21, 2017 at 02:39 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · canon 70-200 F4 IS noise


Thank you for the replies . I feel happier now knowing it's not a faulty lens.
Regards



Nov 21, 2017 at 06:11 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · canon 70-200 F4 IS noise


Yes, that lens is rather noisy.

EBH



Nov 21, 2017 at 06:14 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · canon 70-200 F4 IS noise


The IS on my previous copy sounded like boiling water. That was the best way for me to describe it at least.


Nov 22, 2017 at 03:35 AM





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