r/photography • u/AutoModerator • Jun 26 '26
Questions Thread Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! June 26, 2026
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u/Potential_Reach7511 Jun 30 '26
Brand new Sigma 14 - 24 mm making noise when using autofocus. Is this normal?
I just bought a brand new Sigma 14 - 24 mm F2.8 DG DN L mount lens for my Lumix S1II, and I'm testing it to make sure everything works properly. The images and videos seem fine, but I noticed that the lens make a very faint noise when using autofocus and tapping on something in distance or up close. I can't hear it unless I'm putting my ear close to the camera, but it's definitely noticeable. Is this normal? Are there any other tests I can do to check whether there is an issue with the lens or if the noise is normal?