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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 690127" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>Feel the rings while you zoom and also while you focus manually. Are they both smooth and operate without feeling too stiff? Look at the front and rear glass to make sure there aren't any nicks/scratches. That is especially important on the rear glass. With both caps removed, look through the lens from the back to the front and from the front to the back. You might see a little internal dust--that would be normal and shouldn't affect images.</p><p></p><p>Put it on your body and shoot wide open. Pick something that is really noticeable to check how sharp it focuses while wide open. Stop it down to all apertures and keep watch of your top display. Make sure the aperture numbers display properly. Stop down to f/5.6 or f/8, shoot, and see how sharp everything looks. Make sure it focuses both with the AF as well as manual focus. Flip the switch on the lens and try it to be sure.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure what fungus might look like inside a lens. Maybe someone here can give you ideas of what to look for as a precaution. Be sure the lens comes with both front and rear caps. See if the cost includes a hood--a new lens includes the HB-4- Bayonet Lens Hood (if this is the non-VR lens). Otherwise, a new hood costs $29.95. Ask what type of warranty it comes with and what their return policy is. For example, you might get a 7-day return policy with a 30-day warranty. I *think* that's what a camera store here offers. If you return it, will you get a refund or only store credit? </p><p></p><p>There's nothing wrong with buying used...especially from a reputable camera store. Good luck! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 690127, member: 13196"] Feel the rings while you zoom and also while you focus manually. Are they both smooth and operate without feeling too stiff? Look at the front and rear glass to make sure there aren't any nicks/scratches. That is especially important on the rear glass. With both caps removed, look through the lens from the back to the front and from the front to the back. You might see a little internal dust--that would be normal and shouldn't affect images. Put it on your body and shoot wide open. Pick something that is really noticeable to check how sharp it focuses while wide open. Stop it down to all apertures and keep watch of your top display. Make sure the aperture numbers display properly. Stop down to f/5.6 or f/8, shoot, and see how sharp everything looks. Make sure it focuses both with the AF as well as manual focus. Flip the switch on the lens and try it to be sure. I'm not sure what fungus might look like inside a lens. Maybe someone here can give you ideas of what to look for as a precaution. Be sure the lens comes with both front and rear caps. See if the cost includes a hood--a new lens includes the HB-4- Bayonet Lens Hood (if this is the non-VR lens). Otherwise, a new hood costs $29.95. Ask what type of warranty it comes with and what their return policy is. For example, you might get a 7-day return policy with a 30-day warranty. I *think* that's what a camera store here offers. If you return it, will you get a refund or only store credit? There's nothing wrong with buying used...especially from a reputable camera store. Good luck! :) [/QUOTE]
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