Metabones Nikon G/F Lens to 4/3 Speed Booster..HELP!

[lafilm]

I must have crossed a black cat somewhere within the last 2 weeks. I've had to send back multiple lenses and the GH4 itself for numerous issues. Seems I am close to getting some gear that works until today..

 

..When I opened my new Metabones Nikon to 4/3 speed booster..and when I picked it up, it rattles like a baby's toy...and sounds like there is a broken piece of glass shaking about on the inside. Now I'm not shaking it like a Champagne bottle!..

 

Still waiting for the Sigma 18-35 to arrive, but in the meantime, can someone who already owns a Meta Speedbooster tell me straight out - Does it rattle and sound like a piece of glass is broken inside of it - while barely picking the damned thing up??..or did I (yet again) purchase a bad piece of equipment??

 

Thanks guys

[Inazuma]

It shouldn't rattle. Even my cheap knockoff doesn't rattle. You are an unlucky person :p

[lafilm]

Haha..I have to agree with you! It's been a 3 week early Halloween prank on me for sure :o 

 

Thanks for the feedback Inazuma

[Guest]

I have a Nikon-M43 Metabones SB in front of me and it doesn't rattle AT ALL. If I hold it by the aperture ring and shake it really hard I can get a VERY small clunking from it, but held by the mount-end it is 100% silent.

 

Check the tiny little grub (set) screw holding the rear element in place (on the side of the rear mount). This can be loosened if you need to adjust infinity focus, so it may be loose on your unit (it shouldn't be though). If it's not that I think you have a problem. I'd contact Metabones directly IIWY.

[lafilm]

Matt -

 

Thank you. I have sent the unit back. Before I did looked at both sides and could not find anything loose..it seemed there was something inside the unit rattling around. Could not see it. Really bizarre. Appreciate the feedback.