Lens droop

[John Liddle]

I have the 24-105 f4 L IS USM. The zoom action is nice and smooth.

However, if I hold it downwards, gravity will extend the lens to almost its full length in a matter of a few (c. 10) seconds, with no vibration or jolting needed to assist the process.

Is this the norm, or have I got a particularly loose example, which perhaps needs attention?

[Nathaniel]

Re: Lens droop

I too have the 24-105lens and it does tend to "zoom downwards" of it is allowed to dangle when you sling your camera on to your shoulders. There is nothing wrong with the lens. I have got used to carrying the lens and camera around my neck and tend to hold the lens with my left hand,horizontal to the ground. I am sure most zoom lenses do this unless they have a zoom lock fitted like the new Sigma Sport, Contemporary or the Canon 100-400mm mk1 & 2.

[Tigger]

Re: Lens droop

I have the 24-105 f4 L IS USM. The zoom action is nice and smooth.

However, if I hold it downwards, gravity will extend the lens to almost its full length in a matter of a few (c. 10) seconds, with no vibration or jolting needed to assist the process.

Is this the norm, or have I got a particularly loose example, which perhaps needs attention?

yep its normal, mine does it

[AlexR!]

Re: Lens droop

Mine too. Makes it a right pain when shooting vertically downwards. Hmmm, just thinking, does it happen shooting vertically upwards?
*nips upstairs to check*
Yup.
As a matter of (mild) interest, I did notice that it seems slightly looser between 24 and 70 than from 70 to 105.

[Tigger]

Re: Lens droop

Mine too. Makes it a right pain when shooting vertically downwards. Hmmm, just thinking, does it happen shooting vertically upwards?
*nips upstairs to check*
Yup.
As a matter of (mild) interest, I did notice that it seems slightly looser between 24 and 70 than from 70 to 105.

boy you move fast

[John Liddle]

Re: Lens droop

Nathaniel, Ian & Alex,

thank you for your re-assurance that my droop is in no way out of the ordinary.

I also tend to carry the camera & lens around my neck and support the camera with my left hand - I suspect droop is a feature common to many lenses, but this one shows it to a greater degree than others I have owned and this is what raised the question.

Best wishes.

[GORDH]

Re: Lens droop

If it bothers you or becomes a problem Google Lens Band it seems to work effectively to stop zoom creep and is hardly noticable on the lens in black

Gordon

[Chris J]

Re: Lens droop

Mine doesn't, but my 70-300 DO IS does....
Cheers, Chris.

[ST-EOS]

Re: Lens droop

Mine doesn't, but my 70-300 DO IS does....
Cheers, Chris.

Yours must be stuck Chris [emoji3]

[antoeknee]

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My 24-105 does this as well.

[Columbarius]

Re: Lens droop

I had the same problem. I sent it back to A.J. Johnstone under warranty for repair. It was fine for a couple of weeks, but soon reverted.

My solution is a 1.2cm wide soft plastic charity wristband which I bought from the Samaritans for £0.50p. It fits nicely around the zoom ring, overlapping slightly in the barrel of the lens. Works a treat!

[John Liddle]

Re: Lens droop

Gordon & Russell,

thanks for the suggestion - I already have a "rubber" wrist band which I purchased to lock the focus ring when setting my 16-35 f2.6 L up for shooting the northern lights earlier in the year - I had not thought of transferring its use to the zoom ring - I shall give it a go!

Best wishes

[amphil007]

Re: Lens droop

Mine did it .....my solution is to get rid and get a 17-40L
(I have a 60D)