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Are de-kitted lenses more prone to sample variation?

Started Jul 12, 2016 | Discussions thread
Wasabi Bob Contributing Member • Posts: 680
Re: Are de-kitted lenses more prone to sample variation?

Assaft

I've had some professional interaction with Panasonic as well as having the opportunity to visit their facilities in Japan. There is no such thing as a "bad copy" of a lens. When the lens leaves the factory, all are equal. The assembly is all automated, so they've removed the human factor which could introduce variations.  If you see any difference, it's likely due to shipping related damage. When I see such comments, it almost sounds like some people believe that they are running some sort of lens counterfeiting operation.

The "kit" lens is the same lens that you would receive if purchased separately. It was probably selected (by price point) as the most viable lens to allow the camera "package" to be sold within a specified price range. Undoubtedly, there are better lens that will cost more.

assaft wrote:

I'm about to order the Panasonic 14-140 and I know I won't have time to properly test it within the return period. Therefore, I'm trying to reduce the chances of getting a bad copy (e.g a de-centered lens)

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