Lens creeping down
May 10, 2016 17:52:08 #
I have a telephoto lens that is creeping down. Is there anyway to fix that?
May 10, 2016 17:57:55 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Jules Karney wrote:
I have a telephoto lens that is creeping down. Is there anyway to fix that?
From your excellent description of the lens, I'd say yes.
May 10, 2016 18:06:06 #
May 10, 2016 18:09:31 #
Leitz wrote:
From your excellent description of the lens, I'd say yes.
Apart from the cynical attitude, you have any serious intention of helping? Same to guy after you.
OP do a ebay search for a little gadget called Lens Band. You could do the same with a wide rubber band too.
May 10, 2016 18:36:55 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
chaman wrote:
Apart from the cynical attitude, you have any serious intention of helping? Same to guy after you.
OP do a ebay search for a little gadget called Lens Band. You could do the same with a wide rubber band too.
OP do a ebay search for a little gadget called Lens Band. You could do the same with a wide rubber band too.
You'll be astonished to learn that there is more than one way to correct the problem, depending upon the type of lens and where the creeping is occurring.
May 10, 2016 18:37:27 #
chaman wrote:
Apart from the cynical attitude, you have any serious intention of helping? Same to guy after you.
OP do a ebay search for a little gadget called Lens Band. You could do the same with a wide rubber band too.
OP do a ebay search for a little gadget called Lens Band. You could do the same with a wide rubber band too.
Thank you for the information. The lens is a 18-200.
May 10, 2016 18:39:20 #
Jules Karney wrote:
I have a telephoto lens that is creeping down. Is there anyway to fix that?
My 18-200 doesn't just creep it slides. I use a wide rubber band to keep it under control.
May 10, 2016 19:24:55 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Jules Karney wrote:
The lens is a 18-200.
I say, you appear reluctant to divulge much information, but I'll offer this. If it is a slide zoom and the zoom ring creeps when tilted up or down, a competent repair technician should be able to tighten it. If it is a two-ring lens and the zoom ring turns when tilted, it's likely due to a poor design and there is little you can do but use a lens band or rubber band. Rather cheesy at best, but it will work. Any well-made lens should exhibit no creep when new, but can loosen up with use. Good luck!
May 10, 2016 19:37:46 #
Leitz wrote:
You'll be astonished to learn that there is more than one way to correct the problem, depending upon the type of lens and where the creeping is occurring.
You'll be astonished to learn that you provided ZERO help to the OP's question with your first response and this one. Good job.
May 10, 2016 20:05:50 #
Leitz wrote:
You'll be astonished to learn that there is more than one way to correct the problem, depending upon the type of lens and where the creeping is occurring.
Nikon 18-200 kit lens.
May 10, 2016 20:07:00 #
boberic wrote:
My 18-200 doesn't just creep it slides. I use a wide rubber band to keep it under control.
Thank you for your info.
May 10, 2016 21:04:05 #
chaman wrote:
OP do a ebay search for a little gadget called Lens Band. You could do the same with a wide rubber band too.
Or a stretchy hair band. They come in a lot of colors for about 20 cents.
May 11, 2016 00:06:04 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
chaman wrote:
You'll be astonished to learn that you provided ZERO help to the OP's question with your first response and this one. Good job.
I suppose if one just looks to criticize, fault can be found with most anything someone says. For me, I interpreted the first comment to be a good-natured request for enough information on which to base a solution, and therefore was helpful. And your comment above provided no help to anyone, least of all yourself!
May 11, 2016 00:31:27 #
chaman wrote:
Apart from the cynical attitude, you have any serious intention of helping? Same to guy after you.
OP do a ebay search for a little gadget called Lens Band. You could do the same with a wide rubber band too.
OP do a ebay search for a little gadget called Lens Band. You could do the same with a wide rubber band too.
This is the best answer. The lens band works well.
May 11, 2016 01:01:06 #
dandi
Loc: near Seattle, WA
Gene51 wrote:
This is the best answer. The lens band works well.
Will this lens band work for push/pull zooms? I have nikon 70-210 that creeps?
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