----- Original Message -----
From: "Maciej Dróbka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Lista EOS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 5:23 PM
Subject: EOS lens hood for EF 20-35 too tight?
> Hi list,
>
> I just bought a new lens: it's the Canon EF 20-35/3.5-4.5. It came with
the
> EW-83II dedicated lens hood.
> My only problem is that the lens hood seems to be extremely tight, I'd say
> TOO tight. I have to apply what seems to me very strong force to turn it
on.
> It's so strong I'm afraid the lens may break.
> Am I oversensitive? Is the amount of force I have to apply normal? Do I
just
> have to wait for the friction to loosen up a bit? Or should I use some
> special grease to reduce the friction?
Rub a little candle wax on the hood. I have had this before on various EOS
hoods and it always fixed the problem.
Darrell
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