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XF 14mm Aperture ring issue

Started Sep 18, 2016 | Discussions
Ember42 Contributing Member • Posts: 697
XF 14mm Aperture ring issue

I'm having an intermittent issue with my 14mm lens. Sometimes when i dial the aperture ring the displayed aperture does not match (not even close) and doesn't change as it is moved.

Recently (dialing from A towards f2.8) matching down to f16, then would stay at f18-f16 on screen until the ring reached f5.6, when the screen value would jump down to f5.6 and would continue to match until f4, then have a similar issue below that. The next day it was working ok again - it might be more prevalent after I have been out in the sun for a while.

I'm assuming I need to send this in. Anyone else have any experience with this? How was Fuji service in Canada?

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Clueless Wanderer
Clueless Wanderer Senior Member • Posts: 1,243
Re: XF 14mm Aperture ring issue

I have the same lens with no problems, however in the past when I have had similar problems as you describe but on my Nikon Dslr, it was because the lens wasn't fully locked into place.
Could this be the issue? Next time it happens, double check that that lens lock has engaged.

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Acrill
Acrill Veteran Member • Posts: 3,166
Re: XF 14mm Aperture ring issue

Try cleaning the lens contacts and re-seating the lens as suggested.

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Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
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