stopping lens creep: I have a zoom lens, but it seems that when i have the lens pointing straight down or straight up, the lens creeps along the direction gravity is pulling it. the...

zigipha Loc: north nj

I have a zoom lens, but it seems that when i have the lens pointing straight down or straight up, the lens creeps along the direction gravity is pulling it. the lens lock switch is only useful when the zoom is all the way shortened.

What can i do to prevent the creep but not resort to taping it (since I would be adding/removing tape for each shot).

thanks

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

zigipha wrote:

I have a zoom lens, but it seems that when i have the lens pointing straight down or straight up, the lens creeps along the direction gravity is pulling it. the lens lock switch is only useful when the zoom is all the way shortened.

What can i do to prevent the creep but not resort to taping it (since I would be adding/removing tape for each shot).

thanks

Have you looked at Lens Band?

http://lensband.com/store/

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Dngallagher wrote:

Have you looked at Lens Band?

http://lensband.com/store/

I would think those free give away advertizing bracelets (like the one for the charity LiveStrong) they pass out at functions everywhere would also do the trick.

This was on another thread afew minutes ago

redhogbill wrote:

you are correct!! see review from an amazon custom... (show quote)

EdJ0307 Loc: out west someplace

It was suggested here on UHH to use a rubber band on the lens. Since I was having that problem with this lens I thought I would try it. Works just fine.

lens with a number 64 rubber band

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

Yes, agree... a large rubber band is what they are. I have one big zoom that creeps right now, well, point it down and it does not creep - it runs full speed!

Not sure that the bright colors are worth the extra bucks either....

SonyA580 Loc: FL in the winter & MN in the summer

A silicone band works well and lasts longer than a "rubber" band.

gwong1 Loc: Tampa, FL

Where do you find a silicon band?

SonyA580 wrote:

A silicone band works well and lasts longer than a "rubber" band.

banjonut Loc: Southern Michigan

zigipha wrote:

I have a zoom lens, but it seems that when i have the lens pointing straight down or straight up, the lens creeps along the direction gravity is pulling it. the lens lock switch is only useful when the zoom is all the way shortened.

What can i do to prevent the creep but not resort to taping it (since I would be adding/removing tape for each shot).

thanks

I have two lenses that experience lens creep. I have used the silicone wrist bands on each for several years now with excellent results. Adjust it so that it just rubs on the rotating parts, with just enough drag to allow it to turn easily, and yet, stop the creep.

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

zigipha wrote:

I have a zoom lens, but it seems that when i have the lens pointing straight down or straight up, the lens creeps along the direction gravity is pulling it. the lens lock switch is only useful when the zoom is all the way shortened.

What can i do to prevent the creep but not resort to taping it (since I would be adding/removing tape for each shot).

thanks

I have a nikon 18-200 lens that has that problem. I fixed it with something called a Hair Scrunchy. It's those little rubber bands that women use to put their hair up. Go to Walmart, or Target. You can buy a package of them for around 3 bucks I thinks. It solved the problem.

doclab88 Loc: Baldwin Wisconsin

Dngallagher wrote:

Yes, agree... a large rubber band is what they are. I have one big zoom that creeps right now, well, point it down and it does not creep - it runs full speed!

Not sure that the bright colors are worth the extra bucks either....

I thought I read on a thread here about this and someone was using the bands you get when you buy veggies like asparagus and such.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

zigipha wrote:

I have a zoom lens, but it seems that when i have the lens pointing straight down or straight up, the lens creeps along the direction gravity is pulling it. the lens lock switch is only useful when the zoom is all the way shortened.

What can i do to prevent the creep but not resort to taping it (since I would be adding/removing tape for each shot).

thanks

That can be a nuisance. My 28-300mm has a lock that I sometimes use, but then I have to remember to unlock it. I don't like the idea of the band because that, too, must require some attention to zoom. I generally walk around with a hand on the lens to keep it in place. It's extra security, too.

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

jerryc41 wrote:

That can be a nuisance. My 28-300mm has a lock that I sometimes use, but then I have to remember to unlock it. I don't like the idea of the band because that, too, must require some attention to zoom. I generally walk around with a hand on the lens to keep it in place. It's extra security, too.

Jerry the hair scruchie thing I talked about doesn't require anymore attention with it than without it,except it keeps your lens from creeping down on you.

boblwest45

zigipha wrote:

I have a zoom lens, but it seems that when i have the lens pointing straight down or straight up, the lens creeps along the direction gravity is pulling it. the lens lock switch is only useful when the zoom is all the way shortened.

What can i do to prevent the creep but not resort to taping it (since I would be adding/removing tape for each shot).

thanks

Here is what I use. If I remember correctly my cost was $.79 for 1/4 lb package.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Fstop12 wrote:

I have a nikon 18-200 lens that has that problem. I fixed it with something called a Hair Scrunchy. It's those little rubber bands that women use to put their hair up. Go to Walmart, or Target. You can buy a package of them for around 3 bucks I thinks. It solved the problem.

I have the Canon version of that lens. The rubber band that comes with supermarket asparagus works well and is free. However every time I see a $600 lens fixed by a rubber band it pi$$es me off.

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

boberic wrote:

However every time I see a $600 lens fixed by a rubber band it pi$$es me off.

Yeah... DEFINITELY!