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Problems with FUJINON XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS firmware update

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Jazzique New Member • Posts: 1
Problems with FUJINON XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS firmware update

I just updated the firmware for the FUJINON XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS and disaster struck. The lens makes a continuous noise that sounds like a mosquito as if it is focus hunting, but the internal mechanisms of the lens do not move at all. The noise is continuous no matter if the xt3 is in M, S or C, no matter if OIS is on or off. The noise only stops if I turn the camera off. Have you encountered this problem before?

Fujifilm X-T3
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Fuegi Forum Member • Posts: 75
Re: Problems with FUJINON XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS firmware update

I recall seeing posts about lens noise after firmware update on this forum. Do a quick search and you should be able to find more info.

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Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 | C Fujifilm 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 II Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 +3 more
Novampire New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Problems with FUJINON XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS firmware update

Hi @Jazzique, have you found a solution? I just updated the firmware yesterday and having the same issue. Called Fujifilm and they say I need to send it for a check-up but because it is out of warranty, there will be probably a charge for any work they have to do in the lens. I find it outrageous! If you found a solution please share here as I have read more people have the same issue but nobody has shared any solutions. Thanks!

HS-Sangma New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Problems with FUJINON XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS firmware update

The lens was perfectly alright till morning, until I updated the firmware. The lens started making this mosquito-like sound. I goggled the entire day and check almost all forums, but didn't find any solution. I am really frustrated right now. Hope someone could help.

https://youtu.be/ZI45dFubyl0

fernandojval
fernandojval Regular Member • Posts: 428
Re: Problemas con la actualización del firmware FUJINON XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS

try reinstalling the latest camera and lens firmware again

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Fujifilm X-T4 Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD +3 more
blue9iron New Member • Posts: 4
Re: Problemas con la actualización del firmware FUJINON XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS

There's another post fuji 18 55 firmware 3.24 further down this page were others have had problems.

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Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T4 Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8R LM WR
XenonDeathFlash Forum Member • Posts: 65
Re: Problemas con la actualización del firmware FUJINON XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS

blue9iron wrote:

There's another post fuji 18 55 firmware 3.24 further down this page were others have had problems.

Yup. Sounds like Fuji has put out a bad firmware update, I'd avoid it.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4702197

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4701174

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4685870

Kinda insulting that Fujifilm wants cash to inspect/fix something which they obviously caused.

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