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

Started Jan 6, 2015 | Polls thread
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Re: Are their "good" and "bad" copies of lenses?

bruxi wrote:

Of course there are.

That is why Lens Rentals tests several lenses and does not just get the same result with each.

When buying a second hand lens it is even more of a lottery as you never know if a lens has been dropped or abused or whatever.

I think some more expensive lenses may well have less sample variation but I think there will be variation with even the best.

Then again, the same probably applies to cameras but no one ever mentions this.

And of course, the sample variation between photographers is FAR greater.

So while the answer is undoubtedly yes, the chances of getting a lens that is not within the manufacturers standards and unusable is very slim.

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