Is the clicking sound during zooming or tilting of the lens normal on the Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR?

Q: Is the clicking sound during zooming or tilting of the lens normal on the Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR?

Yes, it is normal. The clicking noise during zooming (turning the zoom ring) or tilting the lens on the Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR comes from the optical image stabilization (O.I.S.) system and the internal autofocus mechanisms. It is a normal characteristic of this high-end telephoto zoom. Why this noise? The O.I.S. system (controlled by the O.I.S. switch on the lens) moves internal optical elements to compensate for vibrations during shooting. The optical complexity of this lens (23 elements in 16 groups, including 5 ED elements and 1 Super ED) means more internal mechanisms are in motion during zooming. When turning the zoom ring left or right, certain lenses move, producing normal mechanical noises. Important points This noise may be audible, especially during video recordings in a quiet environment. This does not indicate a defect - it is the normal behavior of this lens. If the noise suddenly changes character or becomes very different, it is a signal to check with Fujifilm support.

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Yes, it is normal. The clicking noise during zooming (turning the zoom ring) or tilting the lens on the Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR comes from the optical image stabilization (O.I.S.) system and the internal autofocus mechanisms. It is a normal characteristic of this high-end telephoto zoom.

Why this noise?

The O.I.S. system (controlled by the O.I.S. switch on the lens) moves internal optical elements to compensate for vibrations during shooting.
The optical complexity of this lens (23 elements in 16 groups, including 5 ED elements and 1 Super ED) means more internal mechanisms are in motion during zooming.
When turning the zoom ring left or right, certain lenses move, producing normal mechanical noises.

Important points

This noise may be audible, especially during video recordings in a quiet environment.
This does not indicate a defect - it is the normal behavior of this lens.
If the noise suddenly changes character or becomes very different, it is a signal to check with Fujifilm support.

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