I Ichibawa New Member Nov 7, 2006 262 0 0 Jan 5, 2007 #1 I just got a Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG MACRO lens. The sound of the motor is rather loud when focusing. Is this normal?
I just got a Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG MACRO lens. The sound of the motor is rather loud when focusing. Is this normal?
I Ichibawa New Member Nov 7, 2006 262 0 0 Jan 5, 2007 #3 Hi CasonLyn, do you mean its normal for my lens to be that noisy? Cos my kit lens is virtually noiseless.
Hi CasonLyn, do you mean its normal for my lens to be that noisy? Cos my kit lens is virtually noiseless.
Hoky New Member Mar 17, 2004 1,182 0 0 Singapore hoky.multiply.com Jan 5, 2007 #4 Yes, the Sigma 70-300 is pretty noisy... The Sigma HSM is quieter though. Tamron makes pretty noisy lens too...
Yes, the Sigma 70-300 is pretty noisy... The Sigma HSM is quieter though. Tamron makes pretty noisy lens too...
W westwest1 Deregistered Feb 25, 2006 2,612 0 0 @ AMK Jan 5, 2007 #5 nikon SWM and Canon HSM 70-200 motors are very quiet...might want to check them out
E ExplorerZ Senior Member Jan 9, 2006 7,880 1 38 West Jan 5, 2007 #6 westwest1 said: nikon SWM and Canon HSM 70-200 motors are very quiet...might want to check them out Click to expand... Canon is USM...
westwest1 said: nikon SWM and Canon HSM 70-200 motors are very quiet...might want to check them out Click to expand... Canon is USM...
W westwest1 Deregistered Feb 25, 2006 2,612 0 0 @ AMK Jan 5, 2007 #7 ExplorerZ said: Canon is USM... Click to expand... oops...:embrass:
Y Youhong Senior Member Dec 30, 2004 3,920 0 36 Jan 5, 2007 #8 I hate noisy lens expecially if their AF is slow...
harrynkl Senior Member Dec 1, 2005 3,648 0 36 50 Singapore, Singapore, Singapor www.pbase.com Jan 5, 2007 #9 Youhong said: I hate noisy lens expecially if their AF is slow... Click to expand... try using ear plug... opps sorry for ot:bsmilie:
Youhong said: I hate noisy lens expecially if their AF is slow... Click to expand... try using ear plug... opps sorry for ot:bsmilie:
raptor84 Senior Member Dec 6, 2005 4,799 1 38 Singapore www.furry-photos.com Jan 5, 2007 #10 Its pretty normal. Canon's 35 f/2 has an annoying zzzzt sound too
I Ichibawa New Member Nov 7, 2006 262 0 0 Jan 6, 2007 #11 Thank you all. Phew... i thought something is wrong with it and getting worried.
Witness Senior Member Mar 18, 2004 6,942 0 36 39 www.maverickatwork.com Jan 6, 2007 #12 nah its ok unless it makes super loud screeching sounds and goes piak afterwards la,,hahaha cheeris
S standingup Member Nov 21, 2006 289 0 16 Singapore Jan 6, 2007 #13 Noise is no problem bah..The optical quality does matter..
J-Chan Senior Member Sep 21, 2005 2,360 1 0 Jan 6, 2007 #14 but if you are shooting in quiet places, like concerts.. it matters..
+evenstar Senior Member Jan 1, 2004 5,660 0 36 Singapore / United Kingdom www.google.com.sg Jan 7, 2007 #16 J-Chan said: but if you are shooting in quiet places, like concerts.. it matters.. Click to expand... MF...
J-Chan said: but if you are shooting in quiet places, like concerts.. it matters.. Click to expand... MF...