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I want to sell 15-85mm, but with dust!?

Started Oct 23, 2012 | Discussions thread
James R. McMillan
James R. McMillan Contributing Member • Posts: 523
Re: I want to sell 15-85mm, but with dust!?

Abdullah M wrote:

Hi everyone !

I have 15-85mm Canon lens for a few months, I noticed some dust under the front element.

Now, I want to sell it, it is like new except the dust. I watch some Youtube clips on how to clean the dust by unplug the front element. I can do it, but these may reduce the sell price.

Any ideas .. ?

Thanks.

Leave the dust.  Most people buying on the forums understand that dust doesn't affect the pictures and if selling to someone who doesn't know, point them to one of the forums.  You may have to ask just a a bit under the going rate, as a same condition lens without dust with most likely sell for a little more and quicker.  I wouldn't want to buy a lens where I know the front element has been removed. It may or may not make a difference, but that's just me.  If a professional didn't remove it, then I won't buy it.

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