Congratulation on your Varicam. Is a great camera and I still remember when i got mine. I was so excited. As for your lens issue I can tell you that I have experience the same thing with my zoom and as far as I understand it
I saw that website too. One thing I noticed about the specs is the lack of a 1/48 shutter speed (180 degress) and a 1080p recording option. Hope we don