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Are their "good" and "bad" copies of lenses?

Started Jan 6, 2015 | Polls thread
ben sensler Regular Member • Posts: 138
Re: Are their "good" and "bad" copies of lenses?

Yes, there are good and bad copies in my experience.  My theory is that the manufacturers have calculated that it is better for their bottom line (and also for the average buyer's bottom line) if  buyers do the quality control.  This lowers the price of lenses and keeps the average buyer, who isn't knowledgeable enough or fussy enough to detect small differences, happier. This often leaves more demanding buyers frustrated.

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