roisin_murphy Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 <p>hi</p> <p>i just got the 85mm f/1.2 II from amazon<br> and the manual focus ring has maybe 1mm play in it<br> not the focusing movement itself, but the whole ring is kinda loose, doesnt seem to be a problem though<br> is that normal?</p> <p>thanks</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_bryant1 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 <p>Yep, normal</p> <p>From http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-85mm-f-1.2-L-II-USM-Lens-Review.aspx :</p> <blockquote> <p>While manual focusing is also improved, I am a somewhat disappointed that the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens still utilizes a full-time <strong>electronic manual focus</strong> override. Electric manual focus utilizes the focus motor to adjust focus while you turn the focus ring. The camera must be powered on for manual focus to work. I can't say I am inhibited by this feature, but it is not my favorite attribute of this lens. The AF motor is always slightly behind me in this focus-by-wire setup. Manual focus lag is slightly improved over my 85mm version I. The undamped focus ring turns too freely in my personal opinion. It is super smooth, but harder to fine tune. Avoid grasping the MF ring when mounting/dismounting the lens.</p> </blockquote> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel_bocanegra Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 <p>totally normal</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roisin_murphy Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 <p>ok, i'll try again, not the ring itself, but the whole front part that turns, has maybe 1mm of play, when you press it from left to right/top to bottom..., cant explain it properly...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucecahn Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 <p>You have to press half down on the shutter to get it to work right. A pain for sure, but a very good lens.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_bryant1 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 <p>Roisin, are you referring to the lens barrel? The part that extends and retracts as it focuses?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roisin_murphy Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 <p>i'm referring to the focusing ring, but not the focusing rotating motion having a 1mm play, but the ring itself, as it attaches to the rest of the lens, my 200mm prime and 17-40 zoom have their focusing rings attached perfectly tight</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roisin_murphy Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 <p>maybe because it's 'undamped'?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 <p>Amazon is tight on packing materials. Maybe the the lens bounced around inside the shipping box a little too much.</p> Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_j2 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 <blockquote> <p>...the manual focus ring has maybe 1mm play...</p> </blockquote> <p>I got mine from eBay used. The focusing ring "1mm play" as you have described does not happen with my copy. It is solid without any play.</p> <p>Go visit a camera store and ask to handle their new copy. Bring your lens as well to compare. I am sure the store won't mind (selling you a new one).</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roisin_murphy Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 <p>i'm in honolulu, not sure if any store here stocks has that lens in stock</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_j2 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 <p>Lighthaus Camera shows available here:</p> <p>http://www.lighthauscamera.com/Catalog/Canon/Auto-Focus-Lenses/Standard-and-Medium-Telephoto/Item/2657/Canon-EF-85mm-1-2L-II-USM.php</p> <p>They also have a lens rental section which I cannot verify if they carry more than just a 400/2.8L IS USM.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roisin_murphy Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 <p>this is what it sounds/looks like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64QsIFxWBug</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_j2 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 <p>It is ingenious to have your problem shown on youtube! No, my copy still doesn't have the play as demonstrated on your video. Have you checked to see if the fasteners haven't been tampered with? If not, it points to either a dropped lens inside a camera bag or it is a problem resulting from the manufacturing stage.</p> <p>None of my 6 other Canon lenses exhibit this problem.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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