larry n. Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 It seems that every new high-end Nikon lens brings with it another problem. Whereas the 80-400 VR wiggled a little bit in its mount, the new AF-S 17-35 is very, very tight in the mount. It actually takes quite a bit of effort to get it to lock. What's more, it clicks 4 or 5 times from the beginning to the end of the process. I've never had another lens do this. Is this another normal variation, harmless sloppiness, or a defective lens. It sure is annoying. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmj Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 Mine doesn't, on an F100 body. The fit seems just fine as well; I wouldn't consider it tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph_wisniewski Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 Sounds very much like a lens that has been bumped hard enough on its mount to bend a flange. It should be fairly easy to see if this lens mounts easily on another body. But I'd bet it needs to go in. Ciao! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constance_cook Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 Mine doesn't do this, either. Take it in or take it back. Conni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry n. Posted December 12, 2002 Author Share Posted December 12, 2002 Thanks guys...I just ordered a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard_switzer1 Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 The clicking is the little round electrical contacts which are on little springs on the lens flange & when the lens is mounted ,it contacts the electrical contacts inside the lens opening on the camera body .When you turn the lens , it makes a cicking sound as the round contacts pass over the contacts in the body.It is more noticeable on the F100 than an F5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 Sounds like your lens is defective. Getting a replacement is the right approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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