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Auto-Focus Noise in Fuji Primes - Is this Normal?

Started Sep 14, 2014 | Discussions thread
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R_U_Q_R_U Senior Member • Posts: 1,359
Auto-Focus Noise in Fuji Primes - Is this Normal?

I have both the 14mm and the 35mm Fuji primes. I do not have any zooms to compare with. On my Nikon gear the autofocus motors were really quiet. But on these primes they make noticeable noise when operating.

On the 35mm the lens makes a short clinking sound when turning the camera on or off, like it is retracting and locking the elements. The 14mm does not do this. So before I return the 35mm for an exchange does anyone with this lens have a similar experience. I don't want to waste time sending the lens back if this is they way they all.

They are both outstanding optically so that is not the issue.

Thanks.

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