Nikon 24-70 2.8 stiff zoom ring?
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singlerosa_RIP
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Not on my version.
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I've heard about it too but only a handful. Can't confirm if it was impact related. I've tortured mine and survived some impact and it is still going strong.
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I pulled the trigger on the Tamron yesterday. It should be here the middle of the week (and of course I will be out of town for work).
When I bought a 17-55 2.8 Nikon DX lens, I knew it had been dropped and the zoom was stiff. Well, it didn't take too long before it got stuck and it cost me 425 $ to get it fixed. These lenses have a double helicoidal zoom ring. Meaning that when you start at 24 and zoom in, the front portion of the lens will go in, and then passed a certain point, it'll start going out again. You can see the physical length of the lens go smaller and then bigger. This is what makes it tricky to repair in my opinion.
Now I bought a pre-owned 24-70, and did manage to drop it and it's still functioning very well and the zoom is all OK. Only the filter part of the lens cracked when it landed on my hardwood floor. So there is a crack and the filter is a bit tricky to get on and off but I keep it there to prevent the crack from getting bigger. I think my heart did stop for a second or two when that happened.
Now I bought a pre-owned 24-70, and did manage to drop it and it's still functioning very well and the zoom is all OK. Only the filter part of the lens cracked when it landed on my hardwood floor. So there is a crack and the filter is a bit tricky to get on and off but I keep it there to prevent the crack from getting bigger. I think my heart did stop for a second or two when that happened.
Wow are you ever lucky. I had a 17-55 2.8 that had a stiff zoom from the day i bought it never gave me any problems just sold it last year.
I will be getting a 24-70 within the next 6 months, still debating which one. Nikon would be my first choice due to quality and filter size, but I still think they will refresh it soon.
I know the Tamron is good, but filter size will cost me some more money. If I were to get the Tamron, I might also be able to get the new sigma 50 1.4 also. So there is an extra incentive.
Still waiting to hear more on the new Sigma 2.0
I'm hoping your shots will sway me towards the Tamron again
. I may just rent it again for a weekend once the weather gets better.My other concern is if it is a 2.0 and follows suit with their new line, it's going to be very large and heavy.
rocketman122
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on tuesday last week, I met a photog whos friends with the groom. a pro who works as a wedding photog but didnt want the burden on him. anyways he came with his D800/24-70/910 and I confirmed his 24-70 has the zoom stiffness. so thats 3 out of 4 I know who has the lens and has this issue. but all of them are pros or semi pros. not many amateurs/prosumers have this kind of cash so its logical that pros would have it.
the problem is out there, but we mostly hear of those who have the problem, not who dont. but I wouldnt doubt it being a good 25% with zoom stiffness.
the problem is out there, but we mostly hear of those who have the problem, not who dont. but I wouldnt doubt it being a good 25% with zoom stiffness.
I've had a few lenses where the double barrel changes direction when zoomed and some increased friction is probably normal. But as you said, some actually have a problem. Some folks probably overlook it unless it is/becomes significant. Some hobbyists may never use it enough for the issue to come to light if it isn't immediately detected. Not enough to keep me from buying it, but curious.
I'm hoping your shots will sway me towards the Tamron again
I have the Tamron and really like it! I don't use filters so that wasn't a concern but I do like to shoot in low light and the stabilization was a draw for me.
I've seen the youtube videos and read some stories also but the numbers are very few and we don't know the full story behind it if the owner got them banged up or whatever reasons that may not have been disclosed.
Here is my personal testament. I've dropped this lens from 4 ft coming out loosely from my tripod which end up breaking my D800E camera; I've tortured this lens along with my D3s in snow which also fell face first with the lens hood on due to high winds and I still use this as my go to lens when taking pictures for indoor events. So, to me, this lens is well tested more than what the average photographer does to his equipment and it still works like a champ. I don't know if anyone can make that personal claim.
rocketman122
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Im sure the good majority who have this lens and are happy with it. zoom stiffness is not the end of the world. but Glenn, you are you. we dont know everyones feedback on the lens. shame I cant show u what my friends lens looks like as its with his father and is trying to repair the bottom black plastic closest to the mount that has come loose. we have so many viral videos, so many fake photoshop pictures and on the internet, anyone can be anyone. people lie and exaggerate through their teeth just to get people to listen.
all I will say about nikon is that they have been cutting corners the last few years. and this is fact. we can clearly see this. QC is crap and today we see this. rubbers continue to fall apart on cameras and lenses. from the N90s, and till now, they havent found a solution to the bad quality rubber covering the equipment that constantly falls off. I have a feeling this quarterly revenue will be their worst. even after christmas and those dire straits sales. we all want nikon to succeed. but they need to get a whooping and wake up.
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I hear you about the QC area. I hope they can implement a better way of doing this and try a more rigorous testing before they sell another new product. Re: Rubber peeling. My ex-D700 was previously sent to Nikon Service Center to repair the hot shoe mount since it randomly fires. Fortunately, Nikon service center replaced the rubber cover/grip, cleaned the sensor and checked the AF of my D700 free of charge.
mr2_serious
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Did you add color on your NIKON logo of your camera? First one to see something like that.I just got mine new from BH Photo this past Thursday and it is fine.