Play in my lense?

SammyC · 31-07-2005, 16:11

After attempting a bit of manual focus practice over the last couple of days I've noticed that there is a fair amount of play in the front part of my kit 350D lense (EFS-18-55 II).

There's about 1mm of in/out play and about 0.5mm of left/right play.

Is this normal? Should I expect this because it's a cheapo lense?

Bachs · 31-07-2005, 16:42

My guess would be yes...at least mine has play in it and more than yours!

SammyC · 31-07-2005, 17:55

Phew! That's ok then!

Matty · 31-07-2005, 19:40

tis normal
i went to jessops with mine to check, got some funny looks!

Adrian · 31-07-2005, 20:06

Don't worry - it's normal. My Canon 28-135 wobbles around a lot when extended but as long as it isn't moving when you take a shot it won't matter.

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SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Play in my lense? After attempting a bit of manual focus practice over the last couple of days I've noticed that there is a fair amount of play in the front part of my kit 350D lense (EFS-18-55 II). There's about 1mm of in/out play and about 0.5mm of left/right play. Is this normal? Should I expect this because it's a cheapo lense?

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31-07-2005, 16:42	#2 (permalink)
Bachs Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montrose NE Scotland Posts: 919	My guess would be yes...at least mine has play in it and more than yours!

31-07-2005, 17:55	#3 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Phew! That's ok then!

31-07-2005, 19:40	#4 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	tis normal i went to jessops with mine to check, got some funny looks!

31-07-2005, 20:06	#5 (permalink)
Adrian Been here a while Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tynemouth Posts: 298	Don't worry - it's normal. My Canon 28-135 wobbles around a lot when extended but as long as it isn't moving when you take a shot it won't matter.