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Samsung 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens is noisy when using the power zoom buttons

Started Feb 9, 2016 | Discussions thread
ttbek Veteran Member • Posts: 4,869
Re: Samsung 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens is noisy when using the power zoom buttons

I'll tell you what I tell everyone for recording audio for video, use an external mic and preferably an external recorder as well. That is how to get the best most reliable and predictable results. If you don't want to do that, then you might need to go for the 18-200 if you really need quiet zoom (it's pretty quiet as long as you don't zoom to fast) and AF. The 18-200 is made for video and uses a voice coil motor for extra quiet focusing. Still though, that lens is not good for stills and would cost you quite a bit more than a dedicated recorder.

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