I am new to photography. I own a Nikon D70s with a 18-70mm lens. I just bought a Nikkor 105mm f2.8 micro lens. My question is, using the micro lens I hear a knocking sound. Is that normal?
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24th June 2009, 02:44 AM #1
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Knocking sound from Nikkor 105mm Micro Lens - Normal?
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24th June 2009, 04:26 AM #2
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Re: Knocking sound from Nikkor 105mm Micro Lens - Normal?
I don't have that particular lens, but this doesn't sound good at all.
Did you get it new or used?Last edited by Colin Southern; 24th June 2009 at 06:12 AM.
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24th June 2009, 04:56 AM #3
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Re: Knocking sound from Nikkor 105mm Micro Lens - Normal?
Its brand new - I bought it on Saturday.
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24th June 2009, 06:14 AM #4
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Re: Knocking sound from Nikkor 105mm Micro Lens - Normal?
When does the knocking sound occur?
For that it's worth, a bit of a "clunk" as you hit the end of the zoom range is pretty normal.
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24th June 2009, 06:25 AM #5
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Re: Knocking sound from Nikkor 105mm Micro Lens - Normal?
ok ...that sound like it ..thanks for the quick reply.
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24th June 2009, 07:23 AM #6
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Re: Knocking sound from Nikkor 105mm Micro Lens - Normal?
QUOTE ok ...that sound like it ..thanks for the quick reply.
Originally Posted by Colin Southern
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Ahem, gentlemen the 105 f2.8 lens in question is NOT a zoom lens.
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24th June 2009, 07:26 AM #7
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Re: Knocking sound from Nikkor 105mm Micro Lens - Normal?
Arrgh! I was meaning with my Canon zooms - I forgot to add that bit! Originally Posted by Bill44
QUOTE ok ...that sound like it ..thanks for the quick reply.
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Ahem, gentlemen the 105 f2.8 lens in question is NOT a zoom lens.
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24th June 2009, 07:58 AM #8
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Re: Knocking sound from Nikkor 105mm Micro Lens - Normal?
Its a VR lens? There is a noticable click when VR engages and disengages*; wouldn't rate it as a knock or clunk, but my hearing isn't perfect. Try it with VR turned off.
*speaking from experience of my 80-400 which was the 1st VR Nikon produced, not your particular one
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24th June 2009, 04:29 PM #9
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Re: Knocking sound from Nikkor 105mm Micro Lens - Normal?
LOL, YUP, a "clunk" would be an indication that you have reached the end of the zoom. Originally Posted by Bill44
QUOTE ok ...that sound like it ..thanks for the quick reply.
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Ahem, gentlemen the 105 f2.8 lens in question is NOT a zoom lens.
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