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Is this lens easily fixable (18-55mm)?

Started Jul 23, 2017 | Discussions thread
Veducci Senior Member • Posts: 1,359
Re: Is this lens easily fixable (18-55mm)?

bryguy wrote:

Awesome, thanks for the thorough response. Is the link you provided the seller in which you purchased the refurbished pz lens? I'm a bit skeptical due to the no return policy with this particular seller. Good 100% feedback tho. I've seen another seller in the 98% range, also in the US, but will accept returns. Not sure which route to go. I'm just weary with my luck I'll get a refurb lens with some sort of imperfection, be it that cosmetic or optically.

Anyways, did you buy a lens hood?

The link IS to the seller I purchased from.

No lens hood included . I simply got mine off Ebay by getting the cheapest 43-52mm step up ring and attaching an inexpensive 52mm (flared type) shallow hood. I`ve found anything smaller will vignette @24mm.

It`s pretty compact so I leave it on to keep the lens protected (mainly from fingerprints and smudges). I do not have to use the lens cap with the hood in place.

This 2 pc setup should cost less than $6 including shipping (from China of course). I waited about 2 weeks for delivery to the US.

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