THE DEFINITION OF ZOOM CREEP?

zoom creep (verb);

Definition written by dpreview excerpt reads as follows:

Zoom creep is the tendency for a lens to extend under its own weight when pointed downwards (or collapse when pointed upwards), and is a fairly common characteristic of superzooms. It can be a problem when carrying the camera over your shoulder with the lens hanging downwards, as having the zoom continually extend to its maximum length is not just irritating, but also makes the lens more vulnerable to being knocked and damaged.

However zoom creep can also be a problem when pointing the camera either upwards or downwards when shooting, as it means that the lens can attempt to zoom under its own weight; this isn’t much of a problem when shooting hand-held (simply keep hold of the zoom ring), but can become a genuine problem when shooting at slow shutter speeds with the camera on a tripod, at which point holding the zoom ring is not an option….

SOLUTION TO ZOOM CREEP….THE ORIGINAL LENS BAND™

Lens Band is a unique solution to an age old problem. When using zoom lenses, especially extra long zooms, there is often a tendency for the lens barrel to "creep", i.e. extend due to its own weight when pointed either upward or downward. The Lens Band presents a simple and unique solution to this issue. The strong silicone rubber band stretches over the zoom ring of your lens and holds it firmly in place. 

In addition to preventing this kind of problem, it also aids when shooting with a tripod where slower shutter speeds may be required, such as in macro photography when operation of the zoom ring may not be required. For anyone who works out in the field and carries or hangs his camera over his shoulder, lens creep is a common problem that can cause undo stress on the both the lens and your back. The inexpensive Lens Band offers you a straightforward solution to this potentially nagging problem. 

It's easy to use. Stretch the Lens Band over your lens. Position it over the zoom ring when not in use. When ready to use it, slide half of it over the non-moving portion of the lens body. The pressure of the band will prevent the lens from slipping out of place. Just make sure the Band does not interfere with your focus ring. 

Lens Band is “One Size Fits All” designed to fit zoom rings from 67mm to 110mm or 2.75" (7.0 cm) to 4.5" (11.4 cm) in diameter. As an added benefit to the Lens Band, it can also be used to remove filters that have become stuck over time. With the firm grip it provides, filters can be loosened without any potential damage to either the filter or the front element of your lens. 

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Fits many popular zoom lenses on today's market 
• One size fits all DSLR lenses 
• Can be used as lens markers to quickly mark and/or identify your lenses 
• Can also be used as an effective tool to remove stuck filters 
• Available in a wide variety of colors 
• Lifetime warranty against manufactures defects or breakage

THIS LENS BAND FITS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING LENSES:

CANON: 

Canon 10-22mm, Canon 11-24mm, Canon 15-85mm, Canon 16-35mm, Canon 17-35mm, Canon 17-40mm, Canon 17-55mm, Canon 17-85mm, Canon 18-135mm, Canon 18-200mm, Canon 18-55mm, Canon 20-35mm, Canon 22-55mm, Canon 24-105mm, Canon 24-70mm, Canon 24-85mm, Canon 28-105mm, Canon 28-135mm, Canon 28-200mm, Canon 28-300mm, Canon 28-70mm, Canon 28-80mm, Canon 28-90mm, Canon 35-135mm, Canon 35-350mm, Canon 35-70mm, Canon 35-80mm, Canon 38-76mm, Canon 50-200mm, Canon 55-200mm, Canon 55-250mm, Canon 70-200mm, Canon 70-210mm, Canon 70-300mm, Canon 75-300mm, Canon 80-200mm, Canon 90-300mm, Canon 100mm, Canon 100-300mm, Canon 100-400mm

COSINA: 

Cosina 100-300mm

HASSELBLAD: 

Hasselblad 35-90mm, Hasselblad 50-110mm

LUMIX & LEICA: 

Lumix 7-14mm, Lumix 12-35mm, Lumix 35-100mm, Lumix 45-200mm, Lumix 100-300mm, Leica 14-150mm, Leica 42.5mm

MINOLTA: 

Minolta 100-300mm, Minolta 100-400mm, Minolta 75-200mm

NIKON: 

Nikon 10-24mm, Nikon 12-24mm, Nikon 14-24mm, Nikon 16-35mm, Nikon 16-85mm, Nikon 17-35mm, Nikon 17-55mm, Nikon 18-105mm, Nikon 18-135mm, Nikon 18-200mm, Nikon 18-300mm, Nikon 18-35mm, Nikon 18-55mm, Nikon 18-70mm, Nikon 20-35mm, Nikon 24-120mm, Nikon 24-50mm, Nikon 24-70mm, Nikon 24-85mm, Nikon 25-50mm, Nikon 28-100mm, Nikon 28-105mm, Nikon 28-200mm, Nikon 28-300mm, Nikon 28-70mm, Nikon 28-80mm, Nikon 28-85mm, Nikon 35-105mm, Nikon 35-135mm, Nikon 35-200mm, Nikon 35-70mm, Nikon 50-135mm, Nikon 55-200mm, Nikon 55-300mm, Nikon 60mm, Nikon 70-180mm, Nikon 70-200mm, Nikon 70-210mm, Nikon 70-300mm, Nikon 75-300mm, Nikon 80-200mm, Nikon 80-400mm, Nikon 105mm, Nikon 200-400mm

OLYMPUS: 

Olympus 7-14mm, Olympus 11-22mm, Olympus 12-40mm, Olympus 14-54mm, Olympus 18-180mm,Olympus 35-100mm, Olympus 40-150mm, Olympus 50-200mm, Olympus 75-300mm, Olympus 90-250mm, Olympus 300mm

PANASONIC:

Panasonic 75-200mm

 
PENTAX: 

Pentax 10-17mm, Pentax 12-24mm, Pentax 16-45mm, Pentax 16-50mm, Pentax 17-70mm, Pentax 18-135mm, Pentax 18-250mm, Pentax 18-55mm,Pentax 24-50mm, Pentax 28-70mm, Pentax 28-80mm, Pentax 28-200mm, Pentax35-105mm, Pentax 35-70mm, Pentax 50-135mm, Pentax 50-200mm, Pentax 55-300mm,Pentax 70-210mm, Pentax 75-300mm, Pentax 80-200mm, Pentax 80-320mm, Pentax 100-300mm

PROMASTER:

Promaster 18-200mm

QUANTARAY:

Quantaray 18-200mm

SAMYANG/ROKINON:

Samyang 8mm, Samyang 10mm, Samyang 12mm, Samyang 14mm, Samyang 16mm, Samyang 24mm, Samyang 35mm, Samyang 85mm

SIGMA:
Sigma 10-20mm, Sigma 12-24mm, Sigma 15-30mm, Sigma 17-35mm, Sigma 17-50mm, Sigma 17-70mm, Sigma18-125mm, Sigma 18-200mm, Sigma 18-250mm, Sigma 18-50mm, Sigma 20-40mm, Sigma 24-135mm, Sigma 24-60mm, Sigma 24-70mm, Sigma 28-200mm, Sigma 28-300mm, Sigma 28-70mm, Sigma 50-150mm, Sigma 50-500mm, Sigma 55-200mm, Sigma 70-200mm, Sigma 70-210mm, Sigma 70-300mm, Sigma 105mm, Sigma 100-300mm, Sigma 120-300mm, Sigma 120-400mm, Sigma 135-400mm, Sigma 150-500mm, Sigma 150-600mm, Sigma 170-500mm, Sigma 300-800mm, Sigma 600mm

SONY: 

Sony 11-18mm, Sony 16-35mm, Sony 16-80mm, Sony 16-105mm, Sony 18-105mm, Sony 18-135mm, Sony 18-200mm, Sony 18-250mm, Sony 18-55mm, Sony 18-70mm, Sony 24-70mm, Sony 24-105mm, Sony 28-70mm, Sony 28-75mm, Sony 55-200mm, Sony 55-300mm, Sony 70-200mm, Sony 70-300mm, Sony 70-400mm, Sony 75-300mm, Sony100mm, Sony 135mm, Sony 300mm, Sony 500mm

TAMRON: 

Tamron 10-24mm, Tamron 11-18mm, Tamron 17-35mm, Tamron 17-50mm, Tamron 18-200mm, Tamron 18-250mm, Tamron 18-270mm, Tamron 24-70mm, Tamron 24-135mm, Tamron 28-200mm, Tamron 28-300mm, Tamron 28-70mm, Tamron 28-75mm, Tamron 28-80mm, Tamron 55-200mm, Tamron70-200mm, Tamron 70-300mm, Tamron 75-300mm, Tamron 90mm, Tamron 150-600mm, Tamron 200-400mm, Tamron 200-500mm

TOKINA: 

Tokina 10-17mm, Tokina 11-16mm, Tokina 12-24mm, Tokina 16-28mm, Tokina 16-50mm, Tokina 19-35mm, Tokina 20-35mm, Tokina 28-70mm, Tokina 28-80mm, Tokina 35-300mm, Tokina 50-135mm, Tokina 60-300mm, Tokina 70-210mm, Tokina 80-200mm, Tokina 80-400mm

VIVITAR: 

Vivitar 19-35mm, Vivitar 28-105mm, Vivitar 28-210mm, Vivitar 28-300mm, Vivitar 28-80mm, Vivitar 100-300mm, Vivitar 100-400mm, Vivitar 105mm, Vivitar 75-205mm, Vivitar70-300mm, Vivitar 650-1300mm

ZEISS: 

Zeiss 16-35mm, Zeiss 16-80mm, Zeiss 24-70mm

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HERE'S HOW IT WORKS IN 3 EASY STEPS:

Step 1: Take the Lens Band and stretch over lens.
Step 2: Position it only on the “zoom ring” when not in use.
Step 3: When you are ready to lock your zoom ring in place, simply slide half of your Lens Band over non-moving portion of the lens “body.” This will cause enough friction to prevent the lens from shifting under it’s own weight. Be sure the Lens Band does not interfere with your focus ring when locking your zoom ring.

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