80-200 on D70

[Danntbt]

I have a friend with this combo, seems the lens is not firmly tight when mounted, is this an issue?

[espn]

? I've played with 70-200 and 80-200 on the D70, feels good to me

[Danntbt]

What I mean is that for this particular unit, a 2-touch, is not tightly fitted, can move slightly on the mount after locking. Other lens did not have the same free play.

[user111]

its normal. no worries

[Danntbt]

....really? Thought it was some defect...thanks.

[kegler]

not really normal.... i feel tight probably urs season liao?

[Danntbt]

Results ok...but just loose, maybe need to send in to Nikon to take a look.

[user111]

does it turn more than 5mm on either side? if yes then may be loose..if turn only 1 or 2 mm then its ok . the numbers are just rough rough guides.. but if u really scared the cn always send to nikon service centre

[Danntbt]

Just 1-2mm....guess not really serious as img not affected, but am worried for the long run...

[user111]

lol.. then its no problem. trust me. all my lenses turn 1-2mm to the left and right when mounted on my cam. wont die one

[TMC]

eh you sure? I thought all of lens shouldn't be able to shift when mounted.

[user111]

to allow for 1mm of leeway for stuff like thermal expansion or contraction? hehe dont care la

[Helbreath]

This is normal for longer focal length lenses. It is also the same over at canon.

[fuzzy]

i tried the 70-300 G lens on a F55... very tight...

[Danntbt]

Actually my one-touch one was quite tight, so find it a little discomforting that a newer 2-touch should be a little loose...maybe it depends on the variation, but as long as its producing solid img, then its something that one can live with.....