Noise from engaging TC on Nikon 600mm TC

[BrettP]

Hi all, recently purchased this lens and have used it only a couple of times now. Was a bit surprised at the sound it makes when engaging the TC. The switch moves quite freely and is quite audible as the element reaches its position going in or out. I was expecting it to slow as it reached position and be barely audible. Just checking this is the same for everyone else's copy.

Cheers
Brett in Australia

 

[Barbara]

Yes, I'd say mine is similar.

 

[jpgrove]

Perfectly normal behaviour

 

[thelordofthelight]

Yes, it's the same on my 400 TC

 

[BrettP]

Thanks to all for your responses.

 

[ssheipel]

Yup the tc switch moves with a full on old fashioned mechanical 'thump' on my both my 600 tc and 180-400 tc

 

[Brian Rutter]

Yes, it's the same on my 400 TC

Same on my 400mm 2.8, however I get around it my slowly controlling the drop of the switch. Its one hell of a 'clunk' and I foresee it causing wear issues in the future, so I would rather try and play it safe by controlling the speed with which it engages.