T-bone1 wrote:
I have been debating purchase of this lens for some time now as well.
It would be educational for me and maybe some others as well if you could let us know the condition rating this particular lens was assigned. (7, 8, 9, etc.)
Congrats,and thanks in advance for a reply to this!
Sold mine for 200 f2 and never regretted it or looked back. I don't find myself missing 1.8 with dslr iso reaching better and better heights and the faster AF and reliability of canon being around if I ever need a repair give me peace of mind. The 1.8 version is a great lens and you can't help but love it.
I was really happy to buy from Adorama. I get the piece of mind of the protection from after purchase failure.
For anyone who doesn't know: for units rated D, V, E+, E and E- there is a 6-month warranty; (for all other grades 90-days) and for everything a 30-day returns policy, which means we will also cover the cost of shipping back to us during the first 30 days if the item is not as described eg has a fault which we hadn't disclosed.
PetKal wrote:
Well, Reno, it is not hard to recommend lenses of legendary reputation. Unfortunately, at the moment I am Pipeless myself, but I should remedy that soon (hopefully).
Peter, I bought one of your pipes from Mike (Tanglefoot47). It is my first pipe and I really like it. Thanks for taking good care of it.
saneproduction wrote:
I am soooo excited!! The lens gets here tomorrow morning!
Mike, we are all excited for you too.
Let me share with you my initial checks of a new lens, as soon as it comes out of the box:
(1) Visual inspection all over, operate all switches and MF ring.
(2) Glass inspection from both sides using a flashlight.
(3) Mount on a camera and verifiy all functions such as MF, EMD opening/closing, etc..
(4) AF calibration/sharpness test on three staggered battery cells (or pop cans), shot wide open and at MFD.
Only after the above is OK I take the lens outside.
I got the lens today as promised and it is awesome! I got freaked out for a second because the canon gelatin II filter is a bit scratched and I thought it was the rear element. It was only the drop in filter (any idea how to remove this from the holder?). I took out the metal bracket, but it doesn’t seem to want to come out. It is in great condition and I followed Peter's set instructions and it passed everything!
fyi: the lens is setup to have a glass filter in it. the lens produces sharper pics with a filter. i am not too techie to explain why but i am sure someone will chime in.
Mike, that looks very good.
Now, about that scratched drop-in filter, that can be easily replaced.
Yet, I think that the filter condition warrantied a specific disclosure.....perhepas Helen/Adorama can do something about that ?
Adorama carries the holder.
The filter is important for proper AF calibration, and it also keeps the dust out of the rear element cavity.....therefore, it shouldn't be removed and it has to be optically clear.
How does the MF feel.....is it snug enough, i.e., it doesn't clatter ?
When you are spinning the MF ring in either direction, do you hear any scraping or grating noise ?
Take the lens into your hands......one hand close to the mount, the other close to the front.
Now, "twist" the lens with each hand in opposite direction, back and forth. There should be no slack/movement between the lens halves, i.e., the entire barrel feels as a solid one piece.
Grantland wrote:
i think you're suppose to focus on the center battery
That's right.
The flanking batteries should be staggered by about 1/2 inch in front, and 1/2" back from the center battery. Also, the focusing distance to the batteries should be about 10 ft, ie., MFD.
Unfortunately, at the moment I am Pipeless myself, but I should remedy that soon (hopefully).
