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Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS Mk 1

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Old 25-02-11, 12:16
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Default Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS Mk 1

I've bought one of these off ebay which arrived this morning.

The lens is is great condition but..

when I part press the shutter release there is a click which sounds link a servo as the IS motors activate (followed by a faint hum or whirr as the motors do their stuff)

I have a 24-105 IS and 70-300 IS (non L ) and while I get the motor hum, I don't notice this click.

Is this normal for the 70-200?
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Old 25-02-11, 18:21
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Mine makes a clicking noise when the IS is activated. I bought mine new about 4 years ago. Whether it is supposed to or not, I don't know.

There again I think all of my IS lenses click when IS is activated.
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Old 25-02-11, 18:31
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Yeah, I've just checked and they all click when IS is activated.
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Old 25-02-11, 18:49
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just stuck mine to my ear and it does seem to click before humming... no idea why but I guess it is just the way it is with that lens. I'm sure you'll love the lens, I got one last year (changed up from the non-IS f4 version) and have been so impressed with it. Definitely one of my most used lenses.
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Old 25-02-11, 18:58
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Thanks for the reassurance guys ... now how soon does it start getting light in the morning
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You should send it to Canon service! That hum can be a mallfunction of IS motor! Be very carefull!
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Old 25-07-14, 16:18
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Very early, I was out trying to get the milky way the other night, it was still light at nearly 11pm and reckon it is still starting to get light around 4 -4.30am.
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