70-200 f4 lens separation/wiggle

[porter]

I've borrowed a 70-200 f4 from a friend and noticed that from the front silver part that says CANON ZOOM LENS EF 70-200 1:4 and

all the way forward can be wiggled in and out a couple mm... Is this normal or should it be tight?

 

Thanks,

 

Pat

[paddler4]

<p>I have the f/4 IS. No wiggle at all. It's completely tight.</p>

[porter]

Hmm, wonder what on earth he did to it... Good thing I'm only borrowing it and didn't buy it from him.

 

Thanks for the info,

 

Pat

[sarah_fox]

<p>The hazard of borrowing stuff is that these sorts of things can be discovered AFTER you return an item, and it can be blamed on you. If I were you, I'd ask my friend, "what gives with the wiggle? Does it mean anything?"</p>

<p>I remember borrowing a roto-tiller that supposedly worked great. The fuel lines were rotted and broken. I ended up spending more on new parts (and wasting my time) than I would have spent on a rental, just to maintain good neighbor relations.</p>

<p>Oh... and my 70-200/4IS is tight, too.</p>

[peter_j2]

<p>Both of my 70-200/4 non IS and IS versions are solid. Perhaps the front portion of the housing requires tightening?</p>