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Considering the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC lens for astrophotography. Reviews consistently mention bad copies, particularly decentering. Some having to return more than one purchase. Hate to get a bad copy and have to return it. Is there any way to check the lens by putting it on the camera in the store to check it? Maybe bring a chart (is there a chart?)? Is this a no-no in most stores? I can understand the store not wanting to unwrap it until you buy it. Of course (smiling), I could go out of the store near closing time,shoot the night sky, discover decentering, show the image to the clerk, and return it for another copy (maybe.....), but that seems just plain silly.
And for any astrophotographers looking in, is there a noticeable high quality alternative to this lens? The reviews for good copies are very favorable. I am shooting the Canon 5DSR.
Thanks!
John
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