Does Z2's lens rattle like that of Z1?

Zdravko Kolev · Apr 4, 2004

I checked out the Z1 at a local store a few months ago and was put off by the rattling of the lens. In fact, it reminded me of a cheap Soligor macro lens I handled a few years back. I have since read that lens rattle does not affect image quality on Z1, and have seen many photos on the net which confirm this. And yet. Now, with the Z2 out, I have not yet seen such rattle mentioned anywhere. So, Z2 owners, is it gone from Z2's new GT lens?

Greetings,
Zdravko

Dimz · Apr 4, 2004

Yes, the rattling lens of the Z1 was by design to allow certain features it offered to take place.

Personally, i only noticed this when actually violently shaking the camera - which i find produces not-so-nice pictures

Whether the Z2 does it or not, I doubt it will in any way affect its build quality (which being Minolta is automatically good)

Zdravko Kolev said:
I checked out the Z1 at a local store a few months ago and was put
off by the rattling of the lens. In fact, it reminded me of a cheap
Soligor macro lens I handled a few years back. I have since read
that lens rattle does not affect image quality on Z1, and have seen
many photos on the net which confirm this. And yet. Now, with the
Z2 out, I have not yet seen such rattle mentioned anywhere. So, Z2
owners, is it gone from Z2's new GT lens?

Greetings,
Zdravko

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Bob877 · Apr 4, 2004

Dimz said:
Whether the Z2 does it or not, I doubt it will in any way affect
its build quality (which being Minolta is automatically good)

Well, that's not entirely true. Let's remember that the LCD/EVF switch has been a problem... though overall I agree the build quality seems to be good (well, until that switch breaks)

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Zdravko Kolev · Apr 5, 2004

Dimz said:
Yes, the rattling lens of the Z1 was by design to allow certain
features it offered to take place.

That sounds interesting, as I have read it elsewhere. What features would that be? I myself can't think of any situations where random, uncontrolled lateral movement (as opposed to IS) of the front lense groups would be beneficial. Minoltans themselves do not offer any info to this effect on their official product site.

Cheers,
Zdravko

Dimz · Apr 5, 2004

QUOTED FROM ELSEWHERE ON THIS FORUM :

"no, the lens rattling is normal and has to be like this. this construction method prevents friction by moving the objective, it doesn't have any influence on picture quality."

There was also a thread with more information on this but i cant find it. I'm sure 15-20mins of searching will help you find it

Dimz

Zdravko Kolev said:
Dimz said:

Yes, the rattling lens of the Z1 was by design to allow certain
features it offered to take place.

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That sounds interesting, as I have read it elsewhere. What features
would that be? I myself can't think of any situations where random,
uncontrolled lateral movement (as opposed to IS) of the front lense
groups would be beneficial. Minoltans themselves do not offer any
info to this effect on their official product site.

Cheers,
Zdravko

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Zdravko Kolev · Apr 5, 2004

Thanks for the info. It actually took me less than a minute to find the thread

Ok, now I know that the "wobbly" lens is nothing to be worried about. And, since the Z2 lens, though an all-glass upgrade, is otherwise similar in construction, I presume that it will have the same "shake, rattle & roll".

Cheers,
Zdravko

Dimz said:
"no, the lens rattling is normal and has to be like this. this
construction method prevents friction by moving the objective, it
doesn't have any influence on picture quality."

There was also a thread with more information on this but i cant
find it. I'm sure 15-20mins of searching will help you find it

Dimz

Zdravko Kolev said:

Dimz said:

Yes, the rattling lens of the Z1 was by design to allow certain
features it offered to take place.

Click to expand...

That sounds interesting, as I have read it elsewhere. What features
would that be? I myself can't think of any situations where random,
uncontrolled lateral movement (as opposed to IS) of the front lense
groups would be beneficial. Minoltans themselves do not offer any
info to this effect on their official product site.

Cheers,
Zdravko

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