Fuji XF 35mm Aperture noise when focussing

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Hi all,

I've just received a Fuji 35mm for my XE-1 and as well as noise from the focus motor I can also here a slight noise that I think may be the camera stopping down to the selected aperture when half pressing the shutter. I'm guessing aperture as it makes no noise at 1.4 when I guess it doesn't have to move at all.

It's not a big issue, but I've never heard this before on other lenses.

Can anyone confirm that they here a slight "electrical noise" as they half press or when they release the shutter button?

Thanks
Steve
 
Yes, there is a "chatter" noise from the aperture, as well as the lens having a rather loud AF motor. It surprised me how noisy this lens is, especially if compared to the 18-55mm zoom which is virtually silent by comparison.

Make sure you have downloaded the most recent firmware from Fuji for both the X-E1 body, as well as the 35mm lens. This will help with some of the "chatter" noise.

Devon
 
Thanks Devon. That was the surprise for me, as the 18-55 was so quiet in comparison. Sounds almost agricultural!

Regards,
Steve
 
Mine does it as well. also the one in our shop makes the same noise so it's nothing to worry about.
 
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