lens mount play

[ocupopper]

this may be a newbie question but is it normal for there to be a bit of play in the lens mount interface?

on my rebel xt (second one after a defect) when i lock the kit lens on i am able to rotate the lens probably a mm or two in either direction...is this a normal occurrence? does it happen more with plastic mounts than metal mounts? do others have it with the kit lens?

I havent gone into a shop to check out the store models since i noticed it on mine over the weekend.

[TenD]

I am pretty sure this is normal. My 10D does the same thing, just a little play there. I notice it most when I mount a lens to the tripod and touching the body moves the body a little.

[Rhys]

I don't think a little play makes a lot of difference. Having said that, I haven't had any play at all on my Nikons. I'm still learning my XT so I haven't tried for movement yet.

[Bluedog]

I haven't experienced it with any of my lens yet on the XT.

[TheObiJuan]

from my cheapest lens to my most expensive lens, I don't see any play. Sorry.
But as it has been stated, I don't think it is a problem.

[MissJezabelle]

I just grabbed my D-rebel and gave it a yank. I have no play in it. I cannot get it to budge. Its a metal mount if that makes any difference.

[aparmley]

I concur with my fellow colleagues, I have all metal lens mounts and I have no play at all. I do hate the rattle in the flash...something I would almost want returnt he camera for because it makes it feel like a 35 dollar camera...but what are you going do I think they all have the flash rattle...plus see that spec way back there, you have to squint, but that represents the last day to return my purchase... oh well... :D

[Bluedog]

I do hate the rattle in the flash...something I would almost want return the camera for because it makes it feel like a 35 dollar camera...but what are you going do I think they all have the flash rattle.

They most likely do as its the internal metal slide braket on the flash. Mine does it also but never really paid it any attention.

[Rhys]

My plastic 18 - 55 also has about a mill of play in it when mounted on my XT.

[mcenut]

For what it is worth, I just tested my 20D and found no play with the lens mount. However all my lenses are now metal mounts, so that may make the difference.

[Rhys]

For what it is worth, I just tested my 20D and found no play with the lens mount. However all my lenses are now metal mounts, so that may make the difference.

Interestingly, I tried with my plastic-mounted kit lens (18-55) and that had play in it. I tried with a metal-mounted lens and that had no play. I suspect the plastic lens mounts aren't made as accurately.

I wonder how that compares to the EOS that came out with a plastic bayonet mount.