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<blockquote data-quote="kklor" data-source="post: 194146" data-attributes="member: 11878">Jack-What I was referencing with my film lenses which are all metal construction vs. the new lenses which have plastic and focusing motors inside and IMHO are not as balistic as the lenses from film which I save along with my F3 and another body.&nbsp; In the old days, buying a used lens was easier as you could tell if it had been dropped and or just needed to check for glass scratches if barrel looked good.&nbsp; Last night I did find a the Nikon wide tele on consignment at my local pro shop but the price point of it is less than $200.00 in difference compared to a new exact model with a 5 year warranty.&nbsp; At that price point, I would probably go with the NEW lens under warranty for added peace of mind.&nbsp; Just my thoughts on the matter.&nbsp; Kathleen <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="kklor, post: 194146, member: 11878"] Jack- What I was referencing with my film lenses which are all metal construction vs. the new lenses which have plastic and focusing motors inside and IMHO are not as balistic as the lenses from film which I save along with my F3 and another body. In the old days, buying a used lens was easier as you could tell if it had been dropped and or just needed to check for glass scratches if barrel looked good. Last night I did find a the Nikon wide tele on consignment at my local pro shop but the price point of it is less than $200.00 in difference compared to a new exact model with a 5 year warranty. At that price point, I would probably go with the NEW lens under warranty for added peace of mind. Just my thoughts on the matter. Kathleen :) [/QUOTE]

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