Pattie Anderson wrote:
Howdy, all -
I finally purchased a used Canon 100-400 L lens from a private dealer.
The price was good, and I was worried about the quality of the glass,
but the shots I took from the one time I used it looked fine.
However, the push-pull zoom is really stiff, especially at the long
end, which is where I'd planned I'd mostly be using it. I have played
with the friction ring, but the zoom is still very stiff, especially
from 300-350 mm, and so stiff from 350-400 it takes both hands to
slide it-- not too practical for shooting sports!
I can send the lens back, but I thought I'd see if any of you all had
any ideas how to make the zoom slide a bit easier before I do.
Thanks,
Pattie
Hi Pattie
When I bought my 100-400 (about 6 years ago) the sales guy told me "do not over
tighten the friction ring". It sounds like that's what's happened to your lens and
sending it to be repaired is probably the best way to fix it. If the glass is good
and you got it for a good price, then it's probably worth looking into having it
repaired (will the seller reduce the price because of the defect?).
If you live in Canada, there's a good Canon repair center in Winnipeg.
Rob
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