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Canon 15-85mm lens sounds loose inside

Started Nov 21, 2018 | Discussions thread
OP savagewx Forum Member • Posts: 57
Re: Canon 15-85mm lens sounds loose inside

Steve Balcombe wrote:

One possibility is that the IS group, which moves when the image stabiliser operates, is not properly 'parked'. This can happen if the lens is hurriedly removed from a body without waiting the necessary couple of seconds for the IS mechanism to stop and park. The IS group can then move slightly if the lens is shaken. Some lenses 'rattle' more than others when this happens - I don't know about the 15-85 specifically.

To rectify it, simply attach to a body, switch on, half-press the shutter to start the IS then release, wait until you hear the IS stop (two seconds; you may hear a slight click), then remove the lens. Now shake gently - is the problem fixed?

Wow, I think this might have worked. I tried that and there is significantly less movement coming from inside the lens. I will give it a bit more testing. Thanks!!

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