How noisy is your 550ex zoom

[namikphoto]

Hello everyone.

 

Almost two weeks ago I got the 550ex. I bought it new over the

Internet from one of the on-line photo shops. I've been trying to run

number of test on this unit and I've noticed that the zoom is quite

noisy. It actuall does not maintain the same sound when I change the

zoom config between pre=programed levels - 24 mm, 50 mm, etc...

 

Is this normal ? I'm worried that they may have sold me unit that

was either dropped or is not working properly.

 

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

Regards,

 

Namik

[vincent_j_m]

Mine makes a little whining noise when zooming. It's been going strong for years now. Try and find another 550EX and check it out.

[miles_feigenbaum___dallas_]

Mine whistles Dixie!

[david_lau3]

Noisy is subjective. It makes a sound when zooming but perfectly acceptable to me. I have used mine for 5 years and taken over 5,000 flash photos without any problem.

[jespdj]

Mine makes some noise too, but I don't know what "quite noisy" means to you. Go to a local store, ask if you can see a 550EX and try zooming with it (you can do it manually), and compare if it sounds the same as your unit.

[namikphoto]

Thank you all for your responses.

 

Yesterday I had a chance to compare my unit with another 550ex and definatelly there is a clicking sound when I change zoom between 50, 70 mm and 105mm.

 

My next step is to visit Canon and have them check it out.