Question about the Tamron 28-300 - PhotoCamel

Mithras · 07-28-2006

The other day I was walking along with my camera with the Tamron 28-300 attached. I noticed a small clicking noise each time I took a step. At first I thought a button on my shirt was making contact with the camera body as I walked along. After some investigating I realized that the sound was coming from the lens. Apparently the front part (element ?) of the lens is loose. I don't remember the lens being like this when I first got it. I do have a UV filter attached but that is snug so I know it is not the filter.

Is this a normal condition for this lens? Should I send it in for repair?

Thanks.

Jon · 07-28-2006

Well...None of the front elements on any of my lenses make noise or are loose...I would think it would be a tad diffficult to focus properly with an unsecured lens element...

Rokcet Scientist · 07-28-2006

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Originally Posted by Mithras

The other day I was walking along with my camera with the Tamron 28-300 attached. I noticed a small clicking noise each time I took a step. At first I thought a button on my shirt was making contact with the camera body as I walked along. After some investigating I realized that the sound was coming from the lens. Apparently the front part (element ?) of the lens is loose. I don't remember the lens being like this when I first got it. I do have a UV filter attached but that is snug so I know it is not the filter.

Is this a normal condition for this lens?

No. It should not make noises. If it does, something is loose inside. That's not good.

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Should I send it in for repair?

Go for diagnosis first. Get an opinion. And a quote. See if it's worth repairing.
Good luck.

M. Worthington · 07-28-2006

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Originally Posted by Mithras

Is this a normal condition for this lens?* Should I send it in for repair?

Thanks.

Does the lens still work properly? If so, use it. If not, send it in. Those third-party lenses are generally not made as well.

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Mithras Vicuna Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 234 CamelKarma: 102 Gallery \| Blog	Question about the Tamron 28-300 The other day I was walking along with my camera with the Tamron 28-300 attached. I noticed a small clicking noise each time I took a step. At first I thought a button on my shirt was making contact with the camera body as I walked along. After some investigating I realized that the sound was coming from the lens. Apparently the front part (element ?) of the lens is loose. I don't remember the lens being like this when I first got it. I do have a UV filter attached but that is snug so I know it is not the filter. Is this a normal condition for this lens? Should I send it in for repair? Thanks. __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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Jon Dromedary Location: Portland \| Dallas Posts: 1,306 CamelKarma: 56 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: Question about the Tamron 28-300 Well...None of the front elements on any of my lenses make noise or are loose...I would think it would be a tad diffficult to focus properly with an unsecured lens element...
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