Strange Noise on 17-55 2.8

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p.1 #1 · Strange Noise on 17-55 2.8

I recently noticed a strange noise on my 17-55 2.8. When I point the lens up it makes a slight humming or buzzing sound, kind of like a low pitched vibration. When I point it back down it makes the same noise for a couple of seconds and stops. The lens does this both when it is attatched to a camera and when it is not. Has anyone else noticed this? Is this normal or should I contact Nikon?

Edited on Sep 08, 2005 at 03:21 PM

Sep 08, 2005 at 03:15 AM

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p.1 #2 · Strange Noise on 17-55 2.8

wow, that's odd. maybe there's a bee inside? ok j/k - it couldn't hurt to ask nikon the question. it certainly doesn't sound normal to me. maybe something came loose inside.

Edited on Sep 08, 2005 at 03:21 PM

Sep 08, 2005 at 03:46 AM

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p.1 #3 · Strange Noise on 17-55 2.8

Does it do it with the sunhood removed?
I've had some similar experiences and noticed it was the sunhood...

Edited on Sep 08, 2005 at 03:21 PM

Sep 08, 2005 at 11:13 AM

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p.1 #4 · Strange Noise on 17-55 2.8

wesley wrote:
Does it do it with the sunhood removed?
I've had some similar experiences and noticed it was the sunhood...

I noticed that it does it with hood on and off. I wonder if it is the weight of one of the lens elements moving up and down due to gravity?

Sep 08, 2005 at 03:21 PM


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