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50-150 clicking sound when zooming in and out in video mode

Started Mar 30, 2016 | Discussions
cantol Junior Member • Posts: 26
50-150 clicking sound when zooming in and out in video mode

Does your 50-150mm lens make a "click, click, click" sound when you zoom in and out in video mode?  I noticed this only happens when OIS is turned on.  When OIS is turned off, this clicking sound goes away.  Is this normal or do I have a defective lens?

Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S
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Hanriverprod Junior Member • Posts: 33
Re: 50-150 clicking sound when zooming in and out in video mode
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I had a clicking sound with the 16-50mm kit lens whenever I went in and out of photo mode. It also made strange whirring noises in auto focus that was not normal. I knew this because I had another NX1 with the same lens that did not make any of those sounds. The image on the noisy lens was fine, but I was not happy since it was new, so I returned it and waiting for new lens now.

Sendeva Regular Member • Posts: 319
Re: 50-150 clicking sound when zooming in and out in video mode

Just testes the 50-150 S lens on the NX1, NX500, NX1000 and no clicking when zooming with ois on in any mode.

 Sendeva's gear list:Sendeva's gear list
Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500 Samsung NX 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS +5 more
OP cantol Junior Member • Posts: 26
Re: 50-150 clicking sound when zooming in and out in video mode

Sendeva wrote:

Just testes the 50-150 S lens on the NX1, NX500, NX1000 and no clicking when zooming with ois on in any mode.

Thanks for confirming Sendeva.  I bought this lens just recently and at first, didn't even know it was making a "click, click, click" sound in video mode with OIS on until I played back some clips I had recorded.  Unless I put my ears close to the lens when I zoom and out, I can't hear the sound.  However, it is loud enough that the onboard mic on my NX500 picks it up.

andre2you Regular Member • Posts: 175
Re: 50-150 clicking sound when zooming in and out in video mode
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cantol wrote:

Sendeva wrote:

Just testes the 50-150 S lens on the NX1, NX500, NX1000 and no clicking when zooming with ois on in any mode.

Thanks for confirming Sendeva. I bought this lens just recently and at first, didn't even know it was making a "click, click, click" sound in video mode with OIS on until I played back some clips I had recorded. Unless I put my ears close to the lens when I zoom and out, I can't hear the sound. However, it is loud enough that the onboard mic on my NX500 picks it up.

I had that same issue with a 50-150 S lens I bought from Samsungparts.com, I had to return it. I could actually feel the OIS kicking in.

 andre2you's gear list:andre2you's gear list
Samsung NX1 Sony a7 II Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Samsung NX 10mm F3.5 Fisheye Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS +3 more
OP cantol Junior Member • Posts: 26
Re: 50-150 clicking sound when zooming in and out in video mode

andre2you wrote:

cantol wrote:

Sendeva wrote:

Just testes the 50-150 S lens on the NX1, NX500, NX1000 and no clicking when zooming with ois on in any mode.

Thanks for confirming Sendeva. I bought this lens just recently and at first, didn't even know it was making a "click, click, click" sound in video mode with OIS on until I played back some clips I had recorded. Unless I put my ears close to the lens when I zoom and out, I can't hear the sound. However, it is loud enough that the onboard mic on my NX500 picks it up.

I had that same issue with a 50-150 S lens I bought from Samsungparts.com, I had to return it. I could actually feel the OIS kicking in.

That's a real bummer andre2you.  I actually bought my mine brand new from Amazon and unfortunately, they are no longer in stock for an exchange.  Did you end up getting a replacement lens?  If so, does the replacement have the same issue?

andre2you Regular Member • Posts: 175
Re: 50-150 clicking sound when zooming in and out in video mode
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cantol wrote:

andre2you wrote:

cantol wrote:

Sendeva wrote:

Just testes the 50-150 S lens on the NX1, NX500, NX1000 and no clicking when zooming with ois on in any mode.

Thanks for confirming Sendeva. I bought this lens just recently and at first, didn't even know it was making a "click, click, click" sound in video mode with OIS on until I played back some clips I had recorded. Unless I put my ears close to the lens when I zoom and out, I can't hear the sound. However, it is loud enough that the onboard mic on my NX500 picks it up.

I had that same issue with a 50-150 S lens I bought from Samsungparts.com, I had to return it. I could actually feel the OIS kicking in.

That's a real bummer andre2you. I actually bought my mine brand new from Amazon and unfortunately, they are no longer in stock for an exchange. Did you end up getting a replacement lens? If so, does the replacement have the same issue?

After getting my refund from Samsungparts I was able to find a 50-150 used on eBay, it was pretty much brand new at a decent price.  I'm loving this lens, and the fact that the video crops look so good I'm not even thinking of using the 50-200 that I have.

 andre2you's gear list:andre2you's gear list
Samsung NX1 Sony a7 II Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Samsung NX 10mm F3.5 Fisheye Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS +3 more
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