There is play in the IS-3 lens tube but it should not produce a clunk when you
pull it back & forth. If there is some play and it zooms properly without
hanging
up, then it is normal.
if there's play with zoom hesitation (or slowing down) then it could have broken
rollers or a bad zoom motor..
John
PCACala@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi IS-3DLX folks:
>
> Do you get any lens play in your camera? I'm looking at a good buy here, but
> when holding the barrel there is play to it. I can tell that it results in
> decentering because the screws visible through the front of the lens (holding
> a center group) stay stationary in relation to the front elements and the
> barrel. Probably enough to deteriorate lens performance. Anyone get a repair
> on such a problem and know a rate?
>
> Gary Reese
> Las Vegas, NV
>
>
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