--- Pattie Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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, No clues, but you're not the only one with that problem. I have a friend who owns one, and I had the dubious privilege of using it for a weekend. This is precisely the reason I didn't like it and why I chose to not buy one. (told you I didn't have any helpful clues...) Jane ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
