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<blockquote data-quote="§am" data-source="post: 87379" data-attributes="member: 9187">Aside from looking for the obvious like dust, fungus, haze, scratches, is there anything else to be looking for when buying a used lens.I've seen a lens which looks (body wise) in good condition, and the seller has said its missing all the above factors, so that's definitely good.&nbsp; Mechanically and electrically been told its well, never dropped, full accessories too.I've asked the seller to take a few pics to show me the quality of the lens - is there any good shots to take which might pick up any flaws?&nbsp; like say a white wall, blue sky, etcI've never bought used before, so a bit weary of what to look for.Any advice most welcome <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Thanks</blockquote>

[QUOTE="§am, post: 87379, member: 9187"] Aside from looking for the obvious like dust, fungus, haze, scratches, is there anything else to be looking for when buying a used lens. I've seen a lens which looks (body wise) in good condition, and the seller has said its missing all the above factors, so that's definitely good. Mechanically and electrically been told its well, never dropped, full accessories too. I've asked the seller to take a few pics to show me the quality of the lens - is there any good shots to take which might pick up any flaws? like say a white wall, blue sky, etc I've never bought used before, so a bit weary of what to look for. Any advice most welcome :) Thanks [/QUOTE]

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