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p.2 #124-105 barrel creep
omarlyn wrote:
If it really bothers you THAT much, here's the fix: Peel back the rubber focusing ring and rotate the ring until three (or four) little screws line-up with the access hole on the ring. Those little screws tighten or loosen little teflon spacers that control the 'barrel creep'. If you tighten them (very, very slightly), you should eliminate your barrel creep. Remember, 'less is more' when adjusting the tension on the barrel.
HTH,
Thanks you very much. This is great information. One question, are the screws closer or further from the camera mount?
If it really bothers you THAT much, here's the fix: Peel back the rubber focusing ring and rotate the ring until three (or four) little screws line-up with the access hole on the ring. Those little screws tighten or loosen little teflon spacers that control the 'barrel creep'. If you tighten them (very, very slightly), you should eliminate your barrel creep. Remember, 'less is more' when adjusting the tension on the barrel.
HTH,
Thanks you very much. This is great information. One question, are the screws closer or further from the camera mount?
Jun 21, 2010 at 06:55 AM
p.2 #224-105 barrel creep
My 100-400 does it if I dont have that ring tightened enough. I like to leave it loose though because its easier to zoom.
I used to have a 28-135 that did it too
I used to have a 28-135 that did it too
Jun 21, 2010 at 09:27 AM
p.2 #324-105 barrel creep
stevek65 wrote:
How many of you have barrel creep on your lenses and what can you do to fix it? Does this bother any of you?
It doesn't bother me. I can't remember ever shoot straight down at my feet.
How many of you have barrel creep on your lenses and what can you do to fix it? Does this bother any of you?
It doesn't bother me. I can't remember ever shoot straight down at my feet.
Jun 21, 2010 at 09:42 AM
p.2 #424-105 barrel creep
Omar,
Tried to check the screws on my 24-70. I found there are three openings with three correspnding screws under the focus ring, just as you descibed. You need to move both the focus and zoom rings to get them to line up right.
But I couldn't move the screws - seems like they were exceptionally tight. That said, I was afraid to really torque them (for obvious reasons).
The screws are small and appear to be surrounded by a brass ring that is slightly raised and looks like it has a slots for a slotted screwdriver on them. Is this different than what's on the 24-105? I wondered if the center locking screw perhaps needs to be loosened to allow you to turn the brass ring....
Anyone try this on a 24-70? Minor slipperiness on mine, couldn't really even call it "creep"....
Tried to check the screws on my 24-70. I found there are three openings with three correspnding screws under the focus ring, just as you descibed. You need to move both the focus and zoom rings to get them to line up right.
But I couldn't move the screws - seems like they were exceptionally tight. That said, I was afraid to really torque them (for obvious reasons).
The screws are small and appear to be surrounded by a brass ring that is slightly raised and looks like it has a slots for a slotted screwdriver on them. Is this different than what's on the 24-105? I wondered if the center locking screw perhaps needs to be loosened to allow you to turn the brass ring....
Anyone try this on a 24-70? Minor slipperiness on mine, couldn't really even call it "creep"....
Jun 21, 2010 at 04:28 PM
p.2 #524-105 barrel creep
Just did this fix for my 24-105. Easy fix!
Thanks for the info.
John Mc
Thanks for the info.
John Mc
Jun 29, 2010 at 01:20 PM
p.2 #624-105 barrel creep
Will this same fix work for my creep monster 28-135?
Jun 29, 2010 at 01:22 PM
p.2 #724-105 barrel creep
I fix it by ignoring it. I don't think it's worth fretting about.
Jun 29, 2010 at 03:14 PM
p.2 #824-105 barrel creep
jcolwell wrote:
I fix it by ignoring it. I don't think it's worth fretting about.
You can ignore it if you don't do long exposures at downward angles...
I fix it by ignoring it. I don't think it's worth fretting about.
You can ignore it if you don't do long exposures at downward angles...
Jun 29, 2010 at 03:26 PM
p.2 #924-105 barrel creep
ontime wrote:
You can ignore it if you don't do long exposures at downward angles...
downward or upward angles. My 24-105 drove me nuts in the slot canyons when I was trying to take photos of the canyons from a vantage point which had me on my knees and the lens pointing in an upwards direction. Creeped almost every shot. Became painful. Will try tightening the screws to fix the problem.
jcolwell wrote
I fix it by ignoring it. I don't think it's worth fretting about.downward or upward angles. My 24-105 drove me nuts in the slot canyons when I was trying to take photos of the canyons from a vantage point which had me on my knees and the lens pointing in an upwards direction. Creeped almost every shot. Became painful. Will try tightening the screws to fix the problem.
Jun 29, 2010 at 03:29 PM
p.2 #1024-105 barrel creep
ontime wrote:
You can ignore it if you don't do long exposures at downward angles...
I'd use gaffer's tape for that.
jcolwell wrote
I fix it by ignoring it. I don't think it's worth fretting about.I'd use gaffer's tape for that.
Jun 29, 2010 at 03:30 PM
p.2 #1124-105 barrel creep
jcolwell wrote:
You can ignore it if you don't do long exposures at downward angles...I'd use gaffer's tape for that.
True that
ontime wrote
jcolwell wrote
I fix it by ignoring it. I don't think it's worth fretting about.True that
Jun 29, 2010 at 03:41 PM
p.2 #1224-105 barrel creep
Yep,
Did it on the weekend, just need a small phillips head driver and less than 1 min. Only need to turn the screws 1/4-1/2 a turn to tighten them and problem is gone. I love simple fixes.
Did it on the weekend, just need a small phillips head driver and less than 1 min. Only need to turn the screws 1/4-1/2 a turn to tighten them and problem is gone. I love simple fixes.
Jun 29, 2010 at 09:26 PM
p.2 #1324-105 barrel creep
Mine did it too, I find it annoying, but I don't use it enough to make me want to do something about it.
Jun 30, 2010 at 10:39 AM
p.2 #1424-105 barrel creep
Mine has crept forever! I did the peel back the rubber and tighten the screws thing, but it didn't last long.
I had one of those rubber bands people wear on their wrists, like Lance Armstrong's? I got mine as an ID that I'd paid admission to a local park.
I placed it on the outside of the barrel, overlapping the zoom ring. It works like a charm and still allows me to adjust the FL easily.
Barry
I had one of those rubber bands people wear on their wrists, like Lance Armstrong's? I got mine as an ID that I'd paid admission to a local park.
I placed it on the outside of the barrel, overlapping the zoom ring. It works like a charm and still allows me to adjust the FL easily.
Barry
Jun 30, 2010 at 10:51 AM
p.2 #1524-105 barrel creep
bshamilton wrote:
Mine has crept forever! I did the peel back the rubber and tighten the screws thing, but it didn't last long.
Barry
You might have needed to add a tiny drop of 'Blue Thread Lock' to prevent loosening of the screws. (NOTE: the 'Blue Thread Lock' is only medium strength and can be easily un-locked...unlike the 'red' stuff which is much more permanent)
Omar
Mine has crept forever! I did the peel back the rubber and tighten the screws thing, but it didn't last long.
Barry
You might have needed to add a tiny drop of 'Blue Thread Lock' to prevent loosening of the screws. (NOTE: the 'Blue Thread Lock' is only medium strength and can be easily un-locked...unlike the 'red' stuff which is much more permanent)
Omar
Jun 30, 2010 at 11:19 AM
p.2 #1624-105 barrel creep
omarlyn wrote:
BarryYou might have needed to add a tiny drop of 'Blue Thread Lock' to prevent loosening of the screws. (NOTE: the 'Blue Thread Lock' is only medium strength and can be easily un-locked...unlike the 'red' stuff which is much more permanent)
Omar
be careful there, the color code is not an industry standard. I might even suggest not using a real thread locker, but perhaps something MUCH weaker.
bshamilton wrote
Mine has crept forever! I did the peel back the rubber and tighten the screws thing, but it didn't last long.Barry
Omar
be careful there, the color code is not an industry standard. I might even suggest not using a real thread locker, but perhaps something MUCH weaker.
Jun 30, 2010 at 12:41 PM
p.2 #1724-105 barrel creep
How is the rubber focus ring attached? Stretch fit? Glue? Sticky tape?
Jun 30, 2010 at 09:11 PM
p.2 #1824-105 barrel creep
Macro wrote:
How is the rubber focus ring attached? Stretch fit? Glue? Sticky tape?
stretch fit.
How is the rubber focus ring attached? Stretch fit? Glue? Sticky tape?
stretch fit.
Jun 30, 2010 at 09:38 PM
p.2 #1924-105 barrel creep
Gonna try to fix mine tonight. Let's see. Canon asked somewhat around $200 (if I remember right) + the time I am going to be without the lens. It is my most used lens. Gonna try the trick tonight! Thanks, guys!
Sep 14, 2010 at 03:46 PM