nicholas_siebenmorgen Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I just received my order of the Canon 17-40mm L lense. One thing thatdoens't seem right to me considering that this is supposed to be a prolense, is that the zoom ring squeaks. I thought maybe it would workits self out but I've been turning it all day and it's still there.Has anyone else had any noises come from their L lense? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboy Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Return it if you're not happy, it definitely should not squeak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johannes_minkus Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Mine doesn't squeak either. Johannes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conraderb Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hmm...mine doesn't squeak either. IT's very quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dk. Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Maybe when they made yours a mouse got in there and well he wants to get out! And as you turn the zoom ring you are hurting its tail (not on purpose of course) and so it squeaks. ;o) lol By the way mine does not squeak. (Theres no mouse in mine I looked) :o) DK.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_hammond1 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 David, I think you're taking the mickey ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony kinney Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Take it back. It should be really silent when you zoom and when you focus, mine is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timcorridan Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 not a peep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrjola Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hmm. My first attempt at answering seemed to fail for some reason. But no, mine does not squeak either. On the opposite, I was immediately impressed about how smooth and silent the zoom and focus rings are on the 17-40L compared to other lenses I've used (all non-L lenses). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyros_podaras1 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Dear Nick, I've had the very same worries, when I first got mine. Check my previous thread on the matter. http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00DnsO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernando lopez Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Nicholas, The problem may be that your lens was in a cold climate when it was in the box during transportation. Let it acclimatise to room temperature for a few days and see if the noise goes away. If not, I would definitely go back to the shop. Mine is ok. All you may need is some greese which Canon uses to lubricate these babies. This can be done by an authorized service center. Do not keep on turning: it may damage the lens if it's not well lubricated. G. Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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