Leica 35mm APO-Summicron-M - Normal sound from floating element? (Video included)

[Daniel_Sun]

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I've noticed that when the lens is off the camera, a gentle shake produces a slight, low-pitched "clunk" or "rattle" sound from within the barrel. I've attached a short video clip demonstrating the sound.Could other 35mm APO owners confirm if their lens makes a similar sound?

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[pedaes]

5 hours ago, Daniel_Sun said:

Could other 35mm APO owners confirm if their lens makes a similar sound?

Welcome to the Forum and sorry your first post is for an issue. If you search you will find many posts about 'Rattling' lenses.

Your best option is to send the lens back if you are not happy. You will never be sure other 'sounds' are exactly as yours, and you will likely continue to have concerns, so best to get sorted soonest. IMHO.

Edited 9 hours ago by pedaes

[FDS]

Mine is three years old and makes the same/very similar sound.  (Aperture and focus rings set as per yours as shown above for this exercise.)

I use the lens almost daily and am completely happy with it.