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Canon 24-105 zoom stiff?

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ceyman:
I just received my new Canon 24-105 L glass lens, and from first pics I'm happy I sold my 28-135 & bought this.  In fact it's the last lens I need to complete my kit.  No, really!  (Well, I might want a tilt-shift one day, but...Just kidding, honey.)

One thing I noticed is that the zoom mechanism is noticeably stiffer than my 17-40, 70-200 or the old 28-135.  Is this normal for this lens?  When I first mounted the lens I was afraid there was a problem with it.

carl

madmanchan:
It is a little stiff, esp. at the wide end. I believe this is normal.

Etienne Cassar:
Just got my new 24-105 yesterday, and it is just like you are saying.  Very stiff zoom ring, esp at the wide end.  Guess it will take a bit long for me to get used to.  But otherwise I am extremely happy with it.

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