Just wanting to get peoples opinion of this lens from those that own it (extended ownership a bonus).
Coming from EF-S, my initial impression when I got this lens was that it's very sturdy and thought it was very good. Fast forward 8 months later of light usage and it doesn't feel as solid as I first remembered. However getting a few other RF glass since, and being so long not touching anything but L glass, might have raised my expectations a bit.
There is a small about of play that can be found at the front barrel of the lens (can feel it more when extended). It's not a lot, but it is noticeable. Total play at full extension is 0.022" (which Cannon support said was in spec).
Also notice a bit of movement in the lens group inside (IS Assembly?). When held vertical (front lens upwards), then tilting the lens horizontal (45-90 degrees in either direction) back and forth lightly (not shaking it), you can feel a slight clunk/clank of the lens group (again kind of noticeable). I don't remember this being as pronounced either at first.
Focusing & IS appears to be working fine.
Par for the course or is something amiss?
Coming from EF-S, my initial impression when I got this lens was that it's very sturdy and thought it was very good. Fast forward 8 months later of light usage and it doesn't feel as solid as I first remembered. However getting a few other RF glass since, and being so long not touching anything but L glass, might have raised my expectations a bit.
There is a small about of play that can be found at the front barrel of the lens (can feel it more when extended). It's not a lot, but it is noticeable. Total play at full extension is 0.022" (which Cannon support said was in spec).
Also notice a bit of movement in the lens group inside (IS Assembly?). When held vertical (front lens upwards), then tilting the lens horizontal (45-90 degrees in either direction) back and forth lightly (not shaking it), you can feel a slight clunk/clank of the lens group (again kind of noticeable). I don't remember this being as pronounced either at first.
Focusing & IS appears to be working fine.
Par for the course or is something amiss?
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