Thanks, all, for your feedback. Unfortunately, the price on the lens was apparently because of the stiff zoom, so the seller wasn't willing to go lower, and I didn't think the price justified a repair at my expense. So I am sending it back.
I think I'll wait until Canon offers a nice rebate on the *new* version of this lens and then buy one -- and not tighten the friction ring and pray it doesn't fail anyway. Pattie * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
