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Archive 2013 · Internal dust - issue or not (70-200 VR II)?

  
 
Wes Bailey
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p.1 #1 · Internal dust - issue or not (70-200 VR II)?


Hi all,

I realize this topic has been covered in the past and opinions do vary on the issue. However, I'm considering a used 70-200 VR II which is described as having moderate to heavy internal dust. Is this something that would concern you? Is internal dust inside used lens something to not worry about? I know lenses accumulate dust over time. I guess I'm hesitant because it still is a fairly expensive purchase. Besides internal dust the lens looks great and is being sold by a well respected vendor - so no problems with returns, reputation, etc.

Thank you for your time.



May 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM
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p.1 #2 · Internal dust - issue or not (70-200 VR II)?


I wouldn't buy it personally. I love my gear to be in tip top shape.


May 23, 2013 at 02:29 PM
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p.1 #3 · Internal dust - issue or not (70-200 VR II)?


What is the full service cleaning charge these days, about $200? Then you have to be concerned that the lens is reassembled correctly. I would not do it.

EBH



May 27, 2013 at 09:44 PM
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p.1 #4 · Internal dust - issue or not (70-200 VR II)?


Dust in the lens isn't going to have any impact on images, but I would steer clear of anything advertised as having "moderate to heavy" dust.


May 27, 2013 at 10:33 PM
Wes Bailey
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p.1 #5 · Internal dust - issue or not (70-200 VR II)?


Thanks all for the replies - I passed on the lens. I just couldn't get past "moderate to heavy" dust - sounds almost excessive.


May 28, 2013 at 09:55 AM
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p.1 #6 · Internal dust - issue or not (70-200 VR II)?


I wouldn't touch it. I've got no idea how a relatively new lens could have 'heavy dust' in it to begin with.


May 28, 2013 at 01:44 PM





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