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Archive 20125D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
p.1 #15D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
I was testing through my lenses and I found that when I mount the 200mm onto the 5D3, the IS makes a weird clinking sound when
1. I let go of the shutter button
2. AI Servo
This does not happen on my 5D Mark 2. Has anybody else experienced this? What is confusing to me is that it only happens with the IS- which shouldn't be different among bodies.
EVERYBODY WITH THIS COMBO- please post on this thread if you DO hear the noise or DO NOT hear the noise. This will help with a firmware update or so to fix this problem!!!
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What does it sound like?
More like loud clicks. Buzzing or swirling is the gyroscope (that is normal). But this more like a hard click click click sound.
The strange noise that IS makes on 5DMkIII, is it only on startup/shutdown, in operation or can it be related to IS element parking brake application ?
I think this is only on startup/shutdown of the IS. With AI Servo- the startup/shutdown seems continuous therefore making the noise always there.
Is the sound qualitatively different, or just the volume of it is higher ?
It is different- it is like a CLICK CLICK sound not just the gyroscope spinning.
Does the IS stabilize the image OK ?
Yes- IS stabilize OK. No problems with it. Just the CLICKing worries be- because it doesn't sound too friendly with the noise.
Edited on Mar 29, 2012 at 03:56 PM · View previous versions
1. I let go of the shutter button
2. AI Servo
This does not happen on my 5D Mark 2. Has anybody else experienced this? What is confusing to me is that it only happens with the IS- which shouldn't be different among bodies.
EVERYBODY WITH THIS COMBO- please post on this thread if you DO hear the noise or DO NOT hear the noise. This will help with a firmware update or so to fix this problem!!!
*************************** FAQ
What does it sound like?
More like loud clicks. Buzzing or swirling is the gyroscope (that is normal). But this more like a hard click click click sound.
The strange noise that IS makes on 5DMkIII, is it only on startup/shutdown, in operation or can it be related to IS element parking brake application ?
I think this is only on startup/shutdown of the IS. With AI Servo- the startup/shutdown seems continuous therefore making the noise always there.
Is the sound qualitatively different, or just the volume of it is higher ?
It is different- it is like a CLICK CLICK sound not just the gyroscope spinning.
Does the IS stabilize the image OK ?
Yes- IS stabilize OK. No problems with it. Just the CLICKing worries be- because it doesn't sound too friendly with the noise.
Edited on Mar 29, 2012 at 03:56 PM · View previous versions
Mar 26, 2012 at 08:55 PM
p.1 #25D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
YES!!!! I noticed the exact same thing yesterday and almost freaked out. Was about to send in my 200/2 for repairs. Seeing your post prompted me to attach the lens to my 5D2 and it's quieter there. Too bad I don't have my 1Ds3 anymore.
However, my 200/2 makes the loud noise with the 5D3 in servo or 1-shot mode.
However, my 200/2 makes the loud noise with the 5D3 in servo or 1-shot mode.
Mar 26, 2012 at 09:10 PM
p.1 #35D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
The noise from the IS doesn't sound too happy- which worries me.
1D4 does not have this problem either (checked with my lab's camera).
I tried it with my 300mm 2.8L IS- which does not have this problem with the IS mounted on 5d3.
1D4 does not have this problem either (checked with my lab's camera).
I tried it with my 300mm 2.8L IS- which does not have this problem with the IS mounted on 5d3.
Mar 26, 2012 at 09:15 PM
p.1 #45D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
Yesterday when I got home I tried all my other IS lenses on the 5D3 (28-300, 70-200, 24-105, 100, 400DO) and none made the noise. Somehow it didn't occur to me to try with my other camera...
Mar 26, 2012 at 09:20 PM
p.1 #55D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
Very weird indeed. Between the two of you sounds like a problem with the 5D3 and 200 f/2 IS.
If you want other bodies to try it with, let me know I can arrange that. Sadly my 200 f/2 has been sold off so can't help you there.
If you want other bodies to try it with, let me know I can arrange that. Sadly my 200 f/2 has been sold off so can't help you there.
Mar 26, 2012 at 09:34 PM
p.1 #65D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
Oh and I haven't noticed anything strange with the 70-200 or the 400 II either. Would be very strange if it was isolated to the 200 f/2.
Mar 26, 2012 at 09:35 PM
p.1 #75D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
thedigitalbean wrote:
Oh and I haven't noticed anything strange with the 70-200 or the 400 II either. Would be very strange if it was isolated to the 200 f/2.
... yet stranger things happened. I fuzzily remember there being a firmware upgrade to one camera in the recent few years to rectify a strange IS noise. Forgot what camera that was, though.
BTW, sorry to hear about your 200/2 loss. My wife has been very understanding so far - then again I don't have a 400/2.8 II
Oh and I haven't noticed anything strange with the 70-200 or the 400 II either. Would be very strange if it was isolated to the 200 f/2.
... yet stranger things happened. I fuzzily remember there being a firmware upgrade to one camera in the recent few years to rectify a strange IS noise. Forgot what camera that was, though.
BTW, sorry to hear about your 200/2 loss. My wife has been very understanding so far - then again I don't have a 400/2.8 II
Mar 26, 2012 at 10:01 PM
p.1 #85D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
I'm not that heartbroken over it. It sat in my safe for the last couple of years and had only been used once in the last 2 years.
My wife always rolled her eyes when new gear shows up. She's been surprisingly understanding with all the Leica lenses once I told her it meant I would be bringing a much smaller bag with us on our trip
My wife always rolled her eyes when new gear shows up. She's been surprisingly understanding with all the Leica lenses once I told her it meant I would be bringing a much smaller bag with us on our trip
Mar 26, 2012 at 10:13 PM
p.1 #95D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
Wow, I hope they get this fixed!
Mar 26, 2012 at 11:00 PM
p.1 #105D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
did somebody write/inquire with Canon about this?
Mar 27, 2012 at 01:33 AM
p.1 #115D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
Thanks for the replies everybody!
thedigitalbean, sounds good- I think what would be good is to figure out if this is a problem with all 5d3 + 200/2 combos!
I just called Canon- they said it is their first time hearing about this problem.
thedigitalbean, sounds good- I think what would be good is to figure out if this is a problem with all 5d3 + 200/2 combos!
I just called Canon- they said it is their first time hearing about this problem.
Mar 27, 2012 at 01:43 AM
p.1 #125D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
I too have this awfully strange IS noise on my 5D3 with the 200. Me and my friend were wondering what the noises were when we took the combo out this afternoon. Must be a firmware bug and I hope Canon fixes this pronto! 
Glad I'm not the only one with this problem
Glad I'm not the only one with this problem Mar 27, 2012 at 02:00 AM
p.1 #135D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
Glad I found this thread! Based on this, I just cancelled my 5D3 preorder with B&H.
Will wait to see how this gets resolved before I commit.
Will wait to see how this gets resolved before I commit.
Mar 27, 2012 at 09:55 AM
p.1 #145D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
Now that is very interesting, never heard of such a thing before.
Mar 27, 2012 at 11:42 AM
p.1 #155D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
Confirmed with a buddy's 1D4, the lens is quiet there. So it's really the 5D3.
Mar 27, 2012 at 12:38 PM
p.1 #165D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
The strange noise that IS makes on 5DMkIII, is it only on startup/shutdown, in operation or can it be related to IS element parking brake application ?
Does it perhaps sound as if the camera is causing IS to chatter on-off when it should be normally running ?
Is the sound qualitatively different, or just the volume of it is higher ?
Does the IS stabilize the image OK ?
Does it perhaps sound as if the camera is causing IS to chatter on-off when it should be normally running ?
Is the sound qualitatively different, or just the volume of it is higher ?
Does the IS stabilize the image OK ?
Mar 27, 2012 at 12:44 PM
p.1 #175D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
I tried out this len/body combo for a few minutes at the LensProToGo booth last weekend at Photoshop World. FWIW, I did not notice any abnormal sounds or behavior.
Mar 27, 2012 at 01:06 PM
p.1 #185D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
I hear the same, that the 5D3 and 200/2 makes a LOT more noise from the IS vs. same lens on 5D2. Especially noticable when in AI Servo!. Doubble check with 1D2... same as the 5D2
Mar 27, 2012 at 02:23 PM
p.1 #195D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
Hi, not related, but related to the AF. I'm noticing on old lenses that the AF is sporadic, inconsistent, in short really bad. Mainly on my modified Contax lenses. I would think it's the lenses, but they are spot-on with my Mark ii. The other lenses I've tried are fine.
So there must be something with the new AF that needs to be adjusted...
So there must be something with the new AF that needs to be adjusted...
Mar 27, 2012 at 03:22 PM
p.1 #205D Mark III + 200mm 2L = Weird/Loud IS?
I just tested my 5D3 with my 200L and I also have the strange loud noise!!!
Send CPS an email about it hope they have an answer...
Send CPS an email about it hope they have an answer...
Mar 27, 2012 at 04:12 PM