Lens elements rattle/shake on RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

[Ricey]

This is rattle / shake normal for RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM?  I've never had a canon IS lens with this amount of rattle / shake.

I Just moved from Canon DSLR to Mirrorless, my R5 Mark II body is still in the mail so I can't test it on body.

I bought this on Amazon (ships and sold by Amazon)

Vertical angle for mobile: https://youtube.com/shorts/U3vpsXRue5w

[Ricey]

is this normal?

[shadowsports]

Hi Ricey,

If its a new lens, chances are its perfectly normal.  The IS is not energized unless its on the camera and turned on.  I know is somewhat disconcerting, but I'm sure you're fine.  Wait till you get it on your camera...  Its one of my favorite lenses.  😍   

[Ricey]

Thank you Shadowsports for your kind reply,

I see on another canon community thread where someone else posted a similar issue, but it looks like mine is worse, and the element that moves also tilts under gravity when the lens is positioned on its sides.  This begs the question from me, if the IS is off without shouldn't the elements auto center? My older EF mount lens will rattle only if you shake it hard, but they never just move under gravity and tilting whichever side is down. I'm excited to get my R5 Mark II to test this, and this is not something I'm familiar with from any of the EF lenses I owned.

Here's the post with the similar issue, it looks like mine is worse. 
 https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/RF-70-200-f2-8-internal-parts-wobbling/td-p/462382 

Here's the vertical YouTube short I took, I think it demonstrated the issue better because there's less glare, and the sound of the wobble / shake / rattle comes more clearly.  
https://youtube.com/shorts/U3vpsXRue5w

[deebatman316]

Most RF lenses use floating elements unlike EF lenses. So what you’re seeing is more there likely normal. There is no “auto centering”.

[justadude]

Although I understand your initial concern... I suggest that you stop shaking it before something really does go wrong.  While they are built tough, I don't think they are earthquake proof.  😂

[ebiggs1]

"I suggest that you stop shaking it before something really does go wrong."

I agree, why do that? 🤔

[justadude]

I belong to a Facebook group for the Canon R6 Mk ll.  One of the often asked questions in the group by new owners is "My camera rattles when I shake it.  Should I return it?"

I think you can guess the most common answer.  😂