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Oops, I bought a 40-150 f2.8 + TC

Started Oct 13, 2015 | Discussions thread
Paul De Bra
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I would be terrified!

A weather sealed lens means that the chance the lens breaks when there is a bit of moisture is lower than with a non-sealed lens. But if it breaks, don't count on any weather sealing warranty! They will always say the wetness was excessive. I have read this many times here and elsewhere.

I would be terrified going out in a kayak with any expensive gear, weather sealed or not. If the kayak tips over, good luck!

The 40-150 f/2.8 is an excellent lens and the TC is great too. I'm very happy with them but I would never ever take them for a spin in any environment where there is a risk of them getting really wet.

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