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Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L ll USM Zoom Ring is Tight and Noisy

Started Aug 27, 2016 | Questions thread
diness Veteran Member • Posts: 3,758
Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L ll USM Zoom Ring is Tight and Noisy

ikoiko wrote:

Hello, I just purchased a new Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L ll USM and have two concerns. I'd appreciate any advice or insight.

1. Zoom collar is very tight. Compared to my other lenses from Canon and past experience with Nikon the collar takes much more effort to rotate throughout the zoom range.

2. When rotating the zoom collar there is a pronounced squeak from 24-35. It occurs when rotating in either direction.

Is this normal for this lens? Should I return it to POS (BH Video) for replacement?

Thanks in advance for your help!

No, this is not normal for a brand new lens.  I would return it.  Zooming should be silent, and this is a very expensive lens, so if you have concerns, return it.

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