I just received a new Canon 100-400L II today from Adorama. After opening the lens, I was looking at all of the sliders for stabilization, etc. and I noticed there is not a way to lock the lens for traveling. Am I missing something? The lens is not stable, as it telescoped out as I was putting it into the case. To be honest, I haven't even attached it to my camera, and I'm a little disappointed in it. There are raves over this lens, and I cannot imagine having to deal with the lens telescoping every time it faces the ground.
The lock on lenses in not for travel, it is to prevent focus shifting during a critical shoot. A lot of lenses do what you describe. I've got 2 Nikons and a Tamron that do just that. Not Sigmas. Sigmas never creep.
There is a Zoom touch adjustment ring in front of the Focusing ring.
The operational feel (tightness) of the zoom ring can be adjusted as desired. Turn the adjustment ring towards the word SMOOTH to reduce the zooming touch, or towards TIGHT to increase it.
Turning the "zoom touch adjustment ring" to Tight is how you "lock" the zoom when the lens is retracted. There's not a switch lock like some of Canon's other v II lenses.
Saildog83 wrote:
There is a Zoom touch adjustment ring in front of the Focusing ring.
The operational feel (tightness) of the zoom ring can be adjusted as desired. Turn the adjustment ring towards the word SMOOTH to reduce the zooming touch, or towards TIGHT to increase it.
Thank you so much for the information. Obviously I need to learn more about this lens. That is one of the downsides of purchasing from B&H or Adorama, there is no "hands on" with a knowledgeable person before buying.
CHG_CANON wrote:
Turning the "zoom touch adjustment ring" to Tight is how you "lock" the zoom when the lens is retracted. There's not a switch lock like some of Canon's other v II lenses.
Thank you for the information. That switch is exactly what I was looking for. I need to hit youtube and see the features, etc. Thanks again. L.
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
The lock on lenses in not for travel, it is to prevent focus shifting during a critical shoot. A lot of lenses do what you describe. I've got 2 Nikons and a Tamron that do just that. Not Sigmas. Sigmas never creep.
Yes, had several Sigma's that creep!
I do not shoot Canon, but am jealous of that lens. I have a fb friend (Judy 2011 who hasn't posted here in awhile) who had the first edition and now the VRII and gets great bird and wildlife shots with it. Have fun....it's a great lens. I don't know what camera you have, she uses it on a dx for her wildlife photography.
SteveR wrote:
I do not shoot Canon, but am jealous of that lens. I have a fb friend (Judy 2011 who hasn't posted here in awhile) who had the first edition and now the VRII and gets great bird and wildlife shots with it. Have fun....it's a great lens. I don't know what camera you have, she uses it on a dx for her wildlife photography.
Thank you for the information, I will be using it with a Canon 5DMkIV, beautiful camera. We are heading to Montana and Idaho to visit family in a couple of weeks. I'm anxious to put the lens through it's paces then.
LaurenT wrote:
Thank you for the information, I will be using it with a Canon 5DMkIV, beautiful camera. We are heading to Montana and Idaho to visit family in a couple of weeks. I'm anxious to put the lens through it's paces then.
Judy uses a dx camera, which gives her a f.o.v. up to 600mm. You, of course, can get that same f.o.v. in post production. Of course, it's even better if you can fill the frame with your subject or composition. Have a great time on your trip. Between the camera and lens, you have a great combination. I look forward to seeing some of your photographs upon your return.
LaurenT wrote:
Thank you so much for the information. Obviously I need to learn more about this lens. That is one of the downsides of purchasing from B&H or Adorama, there is no "hands on" with a knowledgeable person before buying.
Or you could do what I just did, Google the internet and find dozens of responses that give you the same information.
mwsilvers wrote:
Or you could do what I just did, Google the internet and find dozens of responses that give you the same information.
Why doesn't Admin send a notice to members telling them to get answers to their questions by searching the internet and just shut down the forum? I'm tired of you uppity pips who end up running people off with your condescending attitudes. My message to you.....go fly a kite....or better yet....just skip the threads that you deem uninteresting like the rest of us do.
LaurenT wrote:
Thank you for the information. That switch is exactly what I was looking for. I need to hit youtube and see the features, etc. Thanks again. L.
If you can find someone who can read, have them read the instruction manual to you. (Page 7).
LaurenT wrote:
I just received a new Canon 100-400L II today from Adorama. After opening the lens, I was looking at all of the sliders for stabilization, etc. and I noticed there is not a way to lock the lens for traveling. Am I missing something? The lens is not stable, as it telescoped out as I was putting it into the case. To be honest, I haven't even attached it to my camera, and I'm a little disappointed in it. There are raves over this lens, and I cannot imagine having to deal with the lens telescoping every time it faces the ground.
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As others say, the zoom tension ring locks it tight when tightened. It is adjustable from off to locked, excellent feature.
That lens works very well with a 1.4 iii teleconverter. I also made that purchase on 100-400 canon lens. Enjoy your new lens.
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