p.1 #1 · Better way to fix zoom creep for push-pull zooms?
Hi,
I have a few old MF zoom lenses that I like a lot. They are of the push-pull type and all have the zoom creep issue. SInce they are push-pul type, I think the lens-band will not fix. So I'm looking at putting on a tape. I just wondering which kind tape may be best? Or you have other suggestions?
p.1 #3 · Better way to fix zoom creep for push-pull zooms?
trenchmonkey wrote:
Gaffers works great. Usually you'll just need a thin strip on the underside of
the barrel...along it's length, to take care of the creep.
p.1 #4 · Better way to fix zoom creep for push-pull zooms?
Nikon lenses have pretty tight barrels, so the tape method works well. Most 3rd party lenses have too large of a space for tape to have an effect. I use Dymo labeling tape. It's hard, waterproof and permanent. This what it looks like on the 75-150, a lens notorious for creep. It's important to tuck the tape under the fully extended barrel as far as you can.
p.1 #5 · Better way to fix zoom creep for push-pull zooms?
Elan II wrote:
Nikon lenses have pretty tight barrels, so the tape method works well. Most 3rd party lenses have too large of a space for tape to have an effect. I use Dymo labeling tape. It's hard, waterproof and permanent. This what it looks like on the 75-150, a lens notorious for creep. It's important to tuck the tape under the fully extended barrel as far as you can.
Looks very good. Mine is a newly bought but very sharp Nikon 80-200 f4.5 AI lens. The zoom ring creep like a free fall object.
Is this tape easy to remove if I need to adjust its position?
p.1 #6 · Better way to fix zoom creep for push-pull zooms?
I simply let them creep. I often use the 80-200 f/4.5 AI when shooting with tubes and I love the very free play of the zoom ring as I find focus. I don't even try to turn the focusing ring, I simply slip it forward and back. I know tape works, but when I'm shooting the fingers of my left hand are always on the focusing/zoom ring, so I can put the ring exactly where I want it. I guess if you're mounting it on a tripod and using a remote trigger you'd want the lens to hold position, but that isn't how I use these lenses... just to offer a contrary opinion on the subject...
Good luck sorting this out. If you're shooting with a Nikon camera and have one of these old lenses mounted, you might want to post a photo or two on the Manual Focus Nikon Glass thread. We're having a great time celebrating these old lenses.
p.1 #7 · Better way to fix zoom creep for push-pull zooms?
CGrindahl wrote:
I simply let them creep. I often use the 80-200 f/4.5 AI when shooting with tubes and I love the very free play of the zoom ring as I find focus. I don't even try to turn the focusing ring, I simply slip it forward and back. I know tape works, but when I'm shooting the fingers of my left hand are always on the focusing/zoom ring, so I can put the ring exactly where I want it. I guess if you're mounting it on a tripod and using a remote trigger you'd want the lens to hold position, but that isn't how I use these lenses... just to offer a contrary opinion on the subject...
Good luck sorting this out. If you're shooting with a Nikon camera and have one of these old lenses mounted, you might want to post a photo or two on the Manual Focus Nikon Glass thread. We're having a great time celebrating these old lenses. ...Show more →
I didn't really think of leave it as is. But it's certainly a valid way to deal with it. Thanks very much.
