Should it rattle? I'm guessing not. I just received my lens from Amazon and noticed a rattle as I was unpacking it. Unfortunately it kept rattling one I got it mounted on the camera. The noise is coming from the rear.
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I too noticed the rattling noise that you're describing. I did some research on the Web and found that it was nothing to worry about as the noise disappears when the lens is powered. However, should your lens continue to rattle once mounted and POWERED on, then return it for a replacement. Hope this helps
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No rattle here. I would return it before it gets worse. And a refund will be harder to get the longer you wait!
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I've been using this lens for several months now and I do not hear such a sound as described. You should probably have it checked out.
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Sam, Thanks for the question. I primarily take still shots so I do not know much about the shaking. It is a very good, hight quality all around lens. I'll give it a video test run and get back to you on the results. Best, Jonathan
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Hello G - my wrench does rattle, due to some of the linkage parts inside. There's alot going on inside, compared to a standard wrench. You should still test it to make sure everything works OK.
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I haven't had anything like that happen to mine. I was just looking at the lens and honestly I can't see what might fall off in the way of a thin, plastic circle or ring. If the camera is still operating properly then I'd say keep taking pictures. With hope the now-missing circle/ring hasn't left an opening where dust and dirt can get into the lens or the camera itself. Keep us posted.
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I never noticed it before, but something inside does make a noise when I shake the body (gently). It probably is the image stabilization. My camera seems to work OK, although I haven't had a chance to use it very much yet.
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Funny you should ask, Bryan. I just noticed a slight lifting on the back side of the zoom ring today. I've shot a couple thousand frames so far and I carry my camera in a bag where it rubs up against other gear. The knob on the front of the ring is wearing a hole in the bag divider against which it sits. So I've been a little rough with my camera. IMO the loose ring is probably normal. Unless our cameras are both defective. Everything works as it should.
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No, we have never encountered this issue. We use the camera frequently for road and mountain biking. If you move/shake the camera while just holding it in hand I would say may be a manufacturing issue, I would return and request replacement. We have not had any issue with this camera and love it!
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I don't think rattling is good. I'd take it to a camera repair shop that you trust.
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yes mine did that for a short while then it didn't do it any more. It's perfect now! I'd say it was rattling for about the first 15 - 20 uses.
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Mine has never made any rattling noise. I do not think it is normal. I would have it checked out.
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Mine rattles. I have been trying to troubleshoot but can't quite figure where it is coming from.
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I can tell you when you use this lens with any beginner non-sealed body (I used the T1i) the air whistled in and out of every crack in the body when I adjusted the focal length. The sealed lens acts like a bellows and draws dust into the camera body!However, I just love this lens, see my review for more.
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Mine did not rattle. If it is a vigarous shake then it may just be part of the tourque displacement. But if it rattles with just regular movement most likely a defect and need to exchange it. Amazon has a great replacement program.
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I have the same lens and it's my favorite lens. Mine does not make any noise like you've described.
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I agree! It rattles really bad because the ball mount don't fit snugg. Really weird! Let me know if you find one!