circular polarizer filter for Sony SAL1635Z2
Mar 10, 2017 17:23:50 #
erandolph
Loc: La Pine, Oregon USA
This is a new lens for me. It takes 77mm filters. With a filter installed it is difficult to adjust the zoom.
Thinking that the filter might be inferring with the movement of the lens (internal movement), I carefully and slowly tried to adjust the zoom with a filter installed. Nothing was touching moving from 16 to 35 and back.
A puzzle.
I loosened the filter to see if that would change anything. As I adjusted the zoom the filter loose it jiggled.
Bottom line - the fit and finish of the lens is too good. With the filter installed and tightened air pressure builds up as the lens moves either in or out.
Anyone else have this lens? Are you having the same problem?
Thinking that the filter might be inferring with the movement of the lens (internal movement), I carefully and slowly tried to adjust the zoom with a filter installed. Nothing was touching moving from 16 to 35 and back.
A puzzle.
I loosened the filter to see if that would change anything. As I adjusted the zoom the filter loose it jiggled.
Bottom line - the fit and finish of the lens is too good. With the filter installed and tightened air pressure builds up as the lens moves either in or out.
Anyone else have this lens? Are you having the same problem?
Mar 10, 2017 17:33:50 #
"Sony has recently become aware that some Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II α™ A-Mount lenses may experience an issue where the Zoom operation is heavy when the lens is used with a filter.
When a filter is attached, the zoom operation may become sticky and hard to operate. The SAL1635Z2 lens is sealed against dust and weather, so attaching a filter may disrupt the airflow causing the zoom to become resistant to movement.
Some, but not all, SAL1635Z2 lenses with serial numbers between 3500003 and 3500576.
Sony will repair Affected Lenses, free of charge, until July 31, 2016. If you have an affected SAL1635Z2 lens, please call Sony Support at 1-239-245-6360 to arrange for service."
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When a filter is attached, the zoom operation may become sticky and hard to operate. The SAL1635Z2 lens is sealed against dust and weather, so attaching a filter may disrupt the airflow causing the zoom to become resistant to movement.
Some, but not all, SAL1635Z2 lenses with serial numbers between 3500003 and 3500576.
Sony will repair Affected Lenses, free of charge, until July 31, 2016. If you have an affected SAL1635Z2 lens, please call Sony Support at 1-239-245-6360 to arrange for service."
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Mar 10, 2017 20:34:05 #
erandolph
Loc: La Pine, Oregon USA
Thanks for the info. Made the call. Lens on the way to the Sony service center for warranty repair!
Great phone number. Answered within 30 seconds!
Great phone number. Answered within 30 seconds!
Mar 10, 2017 20:47:40 #
erandolph wrote:
Thanks for the info. Made the call. Lens on the way to the Sony service center for warranty repair!
Great phone number. Answered within 30 seconds!
Great phone number. Answered within 30 seconds!
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