17-40 zoom noise - does yours sound like this?

[NickHalden]

Hello,

My 17-40 sounds weird when zooming normal and fast.

Link: http://vocaroo.com/i/s0ovlSfWLvc1

Does yours sound like this?

Thanks.

 

[Sporgon]

Errr.... sounds like the four poster bed in a Bridal Suite to me

My 24-105 sounds worse than that if I listen closely !

 

[mrsfotografie]

Hello,

My 17-40 sounds weird when zooming normal and fast.

Link: http://vocaroo.com/i/s0ovlSfWLvc1

Does yours sound like this?

Thanks.

I really had to turn the volume up to hear your sound; mine is essentially noiseless but then I haven't payed close attention to what it sounds like. In your case it sounds like gears turning which is a little odd for an USM lens.

 

[bereninga]

I don't have that lens, but that doesn't sound right to me.

 

[TLN]

I have 17-40, and it sounds different. Almost silent with hardly noticeable plastic movement inside, same as 35L.

 

[Sporgon]

I have 17-40, and it sounds different. Almost silent with hardly noticeable plastic movement inside, same as 35L.

Since when does a 35L zoom ? ;D

Honestly there's nothing to worry about.

 

[DigitalDivide]

It is hard to tell from the recording how loud your lens is. My 17-40 makes a barely audible noise when zooming; if I put my ear close to the lens then I can hear a smooth swoosh with something that sounds like gear noise superimposed on top of it. It is not something I ever noticed with the lens on the camera. If yours is like that then I'd guess it's probably fine. How long have you owned it? If you've had it a while and it recently got a lot more noticeable, then it might be a good idea to get it checked out.