Chris Mayne
Well-known member
I couldn't wait any longer, so I decided to blow my savings (and more) on a 500mm f4 a couple of weeks ago. Took it out for the first time over the weekend, and got a few shots of spotted redshank at distances of 30m or so and was pleased with the results (compared to my 100-400) - one attached.
Then things started to go wrong. After a 30 or so shots, the IS jumped, and then again, getting worse with time. I gave up, and went home a tad dissapointed :-C
Returned the lens (Warehouse Express) on Tuesday, and my replacement arrived today (good service!). Just opened it up to find three bits of dust (more like large flakes of grot) attached to one of the inner lenses.
What is going on?
Have I just got really bad luck or has anyone else had such experiences? I'm beginning to worry what lens 3 will be like - at least these problems have been obvious from the start...
Then things started to go wrong. After a 30 or so shots, the IS jumped, and then again, getting worse with time. I gave up, and went home a tad dissapointed :-C
Returned the lens (Warehouse Express) on Tuesday, and my replacement arrived today (good service!). Just opened it up to find three bits of dust (more like large flakes of grot) attached to one of the inner lenses.
What is going on?
Have I just got really bad luck or has anyone else had such experiences? I'm beginning to worry what lens 3 will be like - at least these problems have been obvious from the start...