Just bought a 70-200 f/2.8L IS II - A Few Questions

[R1-7D]

I finally sold my non-IS 70-200 and updated to this amazing piece of glass. So far I am incredibly impressed with the image quality it produces on both my 5D2 and 5D3. I just have a few questions regarding the proper use of some of the switches:

- I have heard in the past that it is not good for a lens to switch from the image stabilization off when the camera is powered on. Does it matter if I switch image stabilization modes from 1 to 2 when the camera is powered up, or should I turn the camera off before I make the switch?

- Another thing I noticed is that there is a slight wiggle, or a bit of movement left and right, when the lens is attached securely to the camera body. Is this normal to expect this slight movement?


Thanks!

 

[takesome1]

You must have read the power on thing on this forum. It sounds like a Rumor. I have never heard that one before, and never had a problem switching back and forth.

Yes the 70-200mm II has a tiny bit of play in it. I have seen this issue brought up several times and the conclusion is always that this is normal for the lens.

 

[Loswr]

You must have read the power on thing on this forum. It sounds like a Rumor. I have never heard that one before, and never had a problem switching back and forth.

Yes the 70-200mm II has a tiny bit of play in it. I have seen this issue brought up several times and the conclusion is always that this is normal for the lens.

Spot on.

Enjoy the lens!

 

[R1-7D]

Thank you Takesome1 and Neuro! I appreciate the quick help!

 

[BozillaNZ]

Another point: don't suddenly swing the lens when the IS is being turned on or off (before you hear the IS park noise), or you can risk damage the IS module.

 

[R1-7D]

Another point: don't suddenly swing the lens when the IS is being turned on or off (before you hear the IS park noise), or you can risk damage the IS module.

Interesting point. I have never heard that one before either.

 

[climber]

Hi guys.

Do you notice some sort of rumbling if you rotate this lens or slightly shake it? There is not a lot of noise but just a little. Is this normal?

 

[mackguyver]

I finally sold my non-IS 70-200 and updated to this amazing piece of glass. So far I am incredibly impressed with the image quality it produces on both my 5D2 and 5D3. I just have a few questions regarding the proper use of some of the switches:

- I have heard in the past that it is not good for a lens to switch from the image stabilization off when the camera is powered on. Does it matter if I switch image stabilization modes from 1 to 2 when the camera is powered up, or should I turn the camera off before I make the switch?

- Another thing I noticed is that there is a slight wiggle, or a bit of movement left and right, when the lens is attached securely to the camera body. Is this normal to expect this slight movement?


Thanks!

I think what you heard about was switching the camera off while the stabilization is running. I'm pretty sure Canon says not to do this. Also, I recently read that turning IS off before powering off the camera "locks" the IS elements in place and is recommended for travel.

 

[Jim Saunders]

Hi guys.

Do you notice some sort of rumbling if you rotate this lens or slightly shake it? There is not a lot of noise but just a little. Is this normal?

If it does it with IS on and not with IS off, it's most likely the IS working.

Jim

 

[climber]

Hi guys.

Do you notice some sort of rumbling if you rotate this lens or slightly shake it? There is not a lot of noise but just a little. Is this normal?

If it does it with IS on and not with IS off, it's most likely the IS working.

Jim

No, I didn't mean when actually shooting. I mean when you physically rotate or shake the lens (not mounted). It's some kind of rumbling of some inner parts against the barrel. But then I found in this review (http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/70-200mm-f28-is-ii.htm) that this is quite normal

He says:
Noises When Shaken

Moderately loud rattling and clunking.

 

[Loswr]

The noise is normal.

He says:
Noises When Shaken
Moderately loud rattling and clunking.

I read a review about KR's head that said exactly the same thing.

 

[tron]

The noise is normal.

He says:
Noises When Shaken
Moderately loud rattling and clunking.

I read a review about KR's head that said exactly the same thing.

PLEASE! You must respect other people's coffee (and keyboards)! What if my cup was not on the table the moment I read this for the first time? ;D

 

[mackguyver]

The noise is normal.

He says:
Noises When Shaken
Moderately loud rattling and clunking.

I read a review about KR's head that said exactly the same thing.

PLEASE! You must respect other people's coffee (and keyboards)! What if my cup was not on the table the moment I read this for the first time? ;D

Some people just can't get past that childhood habit of shaking their Christmas presents (or lenses???)

 

[climber]

One more question. Could someone please check on his 70-200 II lens, if he also notice a bit of movement on focus ring (up/down, left/right). On mine, there is bit of play before the focus ring really grabs. Because if I compare it to the zoom ring, that one is solid with no play in any direction. Thanks

 

[Eldar]

One more question. Could someone please check on his 70-200 II lens, if he also notice a bit of movement on focus ring (up/down, left/right). On mine, there is bit of play before the focus ring really grabs. Because if I compare it to the zoom ring, that one is solid with no play in any direction. Thanks

Absolutely no play on mine.

 

[Loswr]

One more question. Could someone please check on his 70-200 II lens, if he also notice a bit of movement on focus ring (up/down, left/right). On mine, there is bit of play before the focus ring really grabs. Because if I compare it to the zoom ring, that one is solid with no play in any direction. Thanks

Absolutely no play on mine.

Nor mine.

 

[Arctic Photo]

One more question. Could someone please check on his 70-200 II lens, if he also notice a bit of movement on focus ring (up/down, left/right). On mine, there is bit of play before the focus ring really grabs. Because if I compare it to the zoom ring, that one is solid with no play in any direction. Thanks

Absolutely no play on mine.

Nor mine.

nor on mine, and I'm known to play with my zoom ring

 

[Loswr]

nor on mine, and I'm known to play with my zoom ring

What's the point, if your lens doesn't extend??

 

[Eldar]

nor on mine, and I'm known to play with my zoom ring

What's the point, if your lens doesn't extend??

Priceless

 

[PhotographerJim]

One more question. Could someone please check on his 70-200 II lens, if he also notice a bit of movement on focus ring (up/down, left/right). On mine, there is bit of play before the focus ring really grabs. Because if I compare it to the zoom ring, that one is solid with no play in any direction. Thanks

None here