Hi all,
I have a Sigma 17-70mm lens for almost a year. Last month, when I brought it to the cold of Europe, for the first time, it actually exhibited zoom creep from the 50mm onwards.
Luckily, warranty was covered in this period. So I brought it to the Sigma service centre. The guy was very nice, in that he explained patiently to me that zoom creep is INEVITABLE and INHERENT in zoom lenses. He could change the ball bearings for me, but they would be worn out sooner or later.
Not really understanding the design behind zoom lenses, I now pose the question to you:
is zoom creep inherent or defect? Can you accept your zoom lenses to creep? New lens? 12 month old? 24 month old?
I have a Sigma 17-70mm lens for almost a year. Last month, when I brought it to the cold of Europe, for the first time, it actually exhibited zoom creep from the 50mm onwards.
Luckily, warranty was covered in this period. So I brought it to the Sigma service centre. The guy was very nice, in that he explained patiently to me that zoom creep is INEVITABLE and INHERENT in zoom lenses. He could change the ball bearings for me, but they would be worn out sooner or later.
Not really understanding the design behind zoom lenses, I now pose the question to you:
is zoom creep inherent or defect? Can you accept your zoom lenses to creep? New lens? 12 month old? 24 month old?