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Canon 35 mm F1.4L II USM. Strange sound inside. Bad copy?

Started Apr 26, 2019 | Discussions thread
Arthur Stanley Jefferson Contributing Member • Posts: 809
Sounds familiar...

Mine makes a sound if I shake it too. If my thumb is not holding the focusing ring.

I think it’s normal, the lens construction  is amongst one of the best there is according to lens rentals.com.

I don’t tend to shake it much! It doesn’t feel any looser than my other L lenses. It also focuses perfectly.

I think it’s nothing to worry about ( and I’m a big worrier!) as long as it’s focusing for you and not getting worse. I believe Canon offered 3 year warranty on these lenses when I bought mine.

Keep us informed, good luck

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