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I purchased an older model, 2008-2009 (Is it weird that's considered old now?) Nikon 35mm f/2 D on ebay. Glass is pristine, barrel is pristine, everything is pristine except one thing... I think.
I'm concerned about the focus ring. I feel that the lube has dried up. It makes such a noise as if dry plastic is rubbing. Also sometimes it's a little, juuuust a little, more resistant to turning. Makes this noise when manually focusing or auto focusing.
I compared this to my - as old as me - 50mm f/1.4 non-D which is silky smooth when focusing. Just like butter.
Is this something that a CLA can fix, or is it just normal? Should I even risk it since I don't have that oil on the aperture blades problem yet...
Thanks!
Made a not-so-great video to try and show my concern.
https://youtu.be/KRL9Rumy0tc
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