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300mm F/4 IS - Should I return?

Started Apr 1, 2022 | Discussions thread
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Biertje Regular Member • Posts: 121
300mm F/4 IS - Should I return?

Hi Everyone - I recently got a good deal on the 300mm f/4 IS USM from an online retailer. It was about £35 less than what similar condition lenses are going for so I thought I'd snap it up. It has a few scuffs and frustratingly a slight mark on the focus screen, but seems to work just fine. The other issue that I seem to have is a slight gap between the insert and the camera body around the focus switches - see pic. Is this normal or something to worry about with weather sealing/someone doing a repair?

Not sure if I should return it and get another lens, or suck it up as I got such a good price on it.

Cheers

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