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Conner999
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · 85 Milvus Question


Just received a new 85 Milvus (Nikon). Gorgeous build, amazing IQ, etc, etc - all the reviews are accurate.

However, I just emailed the vendor for a return/exchange. The focus ring while nicely damped has a notable tight spot between 4' - 7/8'. Nice and smooth but well damped from MFD to say 4', then VERY tight until about say 7' then back to what you saw at closer distance. Have a load of MF glass and it's not acceptable.

That said, I've no way to try multiple samples, but has anyone else seen anything similar ? My hope is that's a one-off and a simple exchange will be the desired outcome, but if not, we'll go alternate route.



Jan 22, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · 85 Milvus Question


Mine doesn't have that issue, but if it was brand new I wouldn't send it back right away. The grease may just need to work its way through the whole helicoid. I would use it a bit and see if it loosens up in that spot.


Jan 22, 2017 at 11:57 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · 85 Milvus Question


I may do that. Thanks for reply.


Jan 22, 2017 at 11:59 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · 85 Milvus Question


Mine does not. It's fairly heavily damped relative to, say, an Otus, but smooth and uniform.


Jan 24, 2017 at 01:31 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · 85 Milvus Question


Thank you. Uniform, this one is not. Hum, Otus.... ;>


Jan 24, 2017 at 05:49 AM





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