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18-55mm IS STM problems - should I send it back?

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Dunlin Senior Member • Posts: 2,610
18-55mm IS STM problems - should I send it back?

Hiya,

I just bought a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, used.

It arrived today, but there are several problems:

  1. (this isn't a real prob) There's a smear on the front element. I'm sure it could be cleaned but I'm afraid of damaging the lens
  2. The focus ring is loose. Is this normal for a canon 18-55mm?
  3. There appears to be some (quite) heavy dust on the rear element. This ain't going away even with half-a-dozen puffs from the blower.

What do you think I should do?

Should I try and clean the lens (myself)? Or, should I send the lens back for a replacement?

Please no-one tell me the 18-55mm is a rubbish lens, and why did I buy it? I'm not looking for that.

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Thanks.

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