18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Lens

[Woffy1979]

Hi, today i got my camera out to take photos and when i've used the zoom ring on the lens, it's became all stiff all of a sudden and hard to use, plus it jerks. Any ideas anyone? is this a common thing with this lens?

 

[Pinpho]

I have had no issues of the sort with mine, I would suggest to take it back if it is still under warranty.

 

[Deleted member 49549]

are you sure it's the zoom ring and not the focus ring?

 

[ariel7515]

are you sure it's the zoom ring and not the focus ring?

Plus to the above question: make sure that you move the focus ring with the auto-focus switch set in manual position. Don't force it.

 

[Woffy1979]

Thank you for you replies. Yeah it's the zoom ring, focus ring is fine. It was working smooth then last night it seemed tight and jerked a bit when zooming in and out, like something was stopping it?

Still under warranty so think ill just send it away, just wondered if it was a common thing

 

[Nod]

Take it back to the shop it came from and see if they'll lend you a replacement or even replace it for you.

 

[maninsuitcase]

Sounds like when mine took a front impact and broke. If the shop believe that's the case you may be out of luck.