The111 1 #1 September 29, 2006 I know I've read comments on here regarding reasons not to use a zoom lens in freefall, but I can't seem to find any of them now. I am really close to buying the Canon EF-S 10-22mm. The only two downsides in my mind are the APS-C format, and the reliability of a zoom lens in freefall. Does anyone have any real-life negative experiences with a zoom lens while skydiving? I understand that in theory the loads encountered during opening shock may not be the best for the lens' mechanical components (although even fixed lenses have a moving focus element). But how much is too much? We're already skydiving with our cameras, which I know whuffo photographers think is foolish in itself. Who has ruined or worn out a zoom lens after many jumps, or a particularly bad opening? Who has used zoom lenses for a long time, with success? Post your stories and advice, please. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 September 29, 2006 Well my el-cheapo Sigma 18-55 mm makes a lot of noise now when zooming, it's starting to break apart, and that after only 4 jumps with it, and the zoom ring taped too. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #3 October 2, 2006 Matt, I have the quantary same quantary zoom lens that you have seen me jumping before, I still have no complaints with it. Its a great lens, the price was right and its held up fine so far Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcalandra 0 #4 October 2, 2006 I have about a 100 jumps on the Canon 10-22mm, it's been working out great. No problems so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
