I just received one of these lens. Are they all noisy when focusing? Mine is very noisy compared to my more expensive lenses.
1734200
Yes, it is noisier than my other fuji lenses (I have the 18-55 and 55-200). It is an easy carry-around lens with good IQ, so I am happy with it.
1734201
Yes, this is a loud lens and it is a focus hunter, it will refocus even when it is in focus to start, and the defocusing/refocusing movement can occur from two to five times each time you depress the shutter. It does make the lens seem, from a build perspective, of not being a quality product. IQ is there, but getting there noisily with the hunting makes it quirky.
1734202
They do make quite a bit of noise. I read a lot of reviews saying that but didn't realize what they meant until I experienced it myself. I own 4 fuji lenses and they all are kinda loud. The image quality is fantastic though. After a few days of shooting I got used to it. I barely notice it now. If you are outside or on the street it isn't as noticeable either.
1734203
It's noisier than my Zeiss 12mm. Doesn't bother me. I love the convenience of just throwing this camera in my bag. Small imprint! Nice!
1734204
"Very" is subjective. It was noisier the 35 and kit zoom on E1. I returned it. And E1. And got x100s. Love it.
1734205
Yes this lens is slightly more noisy then the 18mm and 35mm but I would not call it very. Remember this lens does not feature the linear motor as found on some lenses to make them quieter when focusing.
1890068
My lens is very smooth & quiet. We did have an issue with dirt inside the elements of the first lens and had to get a replacement. I suspect their manufacturing is not 100%
134990
Hello. I purchased tis lens and I can not be happier with it. The image quality comapred to the sigma to em is superior. LEss Chromatic Averration and way less distrotions on the edge of the frame on full frame cameras.Build is oustanding and I do used it for my paid jobs. Lokk at this link so you cna see some of the images of this magnificent and very good quality lens:http://fmta.com.mx/index.php/galerias-de-fotos/galeriasolimpiadas2014/64-olimpiadasclasificatorias2
396481
I'm curious . Did you return or keep your lens and are you satisfied with it ? I'm looking to order one for my camera . Thanks .
1156352
Hey there. Yes. I have most of the DA's and DA* lens. They are all quiet. The focus lock beep is louder than the SDM motor. The fast glass 2.8's are great lens all around. The optics compete head on with Canon, Nikon , etc.You won't be disappointed.
2080931
Send it back immediately- Amazon is great about returns. Mine is as solid as a brick and is the best built lens I own. You will see when you get another one back.!
117909
Like everyone else said, it's not silent; you will hear the lens mechanism - while focusing. I wouldn't call it "noisy"; it has certain mechanical gears and screws that move big pieces of glass (read: somewhat heavy) - but it is not distracting, normal. When my mind is "in the frame/on the subject" (read: far away from the camera), i don't notice it at all. Manual focus is silent. It is a good zoom lens - judging by IQ.
842336
I haven't but I can tell you this lens is very wide and appears to be coming from a very far distance. it might be a bit too wide & distant to really capture what you want but try it out and let us know how it comes out!
1517442
I have the same lens and it's my favorite lens. Mine does not make any noise like you've described.
796877
In terms of optical quality the lens is soberb, period. Focus maybe an issue becouse of a internal noise that it makes sometimes, direct sound could be a problem. I sugest to you do a test in a store or rent one. I did not make any test myself, in the moment it arrive I make some shooting around the house and start use it. A classic lens for portraits.
2198006
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
2198005
I have not used this lens extensively with video, I'm a stills guy myself, but I will mention that it is very noisy when it focuses. If you're doing video work you likely have an external mic in which case this may not be an issue, although even with that it might pick up lens noise if the mic is mounted on the camera. When I used it for video the image was fine but occasionally it was slow to focus and the sound from focusing was picked up from the built in mic as I mentioned.
676894
Hi I like mine a lot. Just be sure you not getting the most powerful one as its too much magnification( the 250) . It's no macro lens but I think it's worth the money
117907
Hi, I don't find it anymore noisy than the majority of motorized lens. You can always turn of the servo and focus it manually, if wanted. How often are you close enough to a bird or animal with a 300mm lens that a slight motor sound is going to effect things?
442191
It's a great lens if you can get it to work without any issues. Please make sure that the lens focuses currently.
117908
The autofocus is a little noisy, if that's what you mean by 'lens mechanism'. No other issues that I can think of.
869669
This is a noisy lens and though you may think the focal length is good, the sharpness is not. If you want a good walk around lens, the Canon 15-85mm is just that, a great walk around lens and silent with IS & HSM.