Problem with 18-135mm IS

[bjarnidk]

I'm having a problem when focusing with my 18-135mm IS lens. At a certain point (around mid-zoomed), when I manually focus the image, the image will jump/tilt slightly in the viewfinder. This is highly annoying... The problem happens both with IS on or off and in AF or MF. It doesn't happen if I look DIRECTLY up into the ceiling and try to replicate the problem.

EDIT: After some reading and watching a video on the problem at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl5uwgRo-Ew I see that this is a production error. Can I send the lens back to Canon and will you pay the shipping (international) and repairs for me?

[ebiggs1]

"Can I send the lens back to Canon and will you pay the shipping (international) and repairs for me?"

This is a Canon public forum. It isn't the place to get that answer as none of us work for Canon. Possibly a Canon rep will sign in.

[Crista]

Hi bjarnidk!

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