Joel Wilcox wrote:
>
> At 02:37 PM 9/25/1998 +0000, John you wrote:
>
> >I just got a 35-70/3.5-4.5 in the mail, and discovered that there is
> >some play in the focus ring. I can rock the ring back and forth a bit,
> >and when I turn it, I can feel a little slack, where it doesn't turn,
> >and then does. Is this common with this lens, or should I send it back?
> >It's in really nice condition except for that. John Gaasland.
> >
>
> John,
>
> Mine has absolutely no play and is smooth as glass. Nevertheless, I'd shoot
> a roll with it and try to determine if the slack is relevant to anything
> critical where the actual focusing is done. Particularly if the price is
> good (those lenses are starting to go for $150-200, and I don't think I
> paid very much more than about $135 for mine new way back when), you might
> miss out on a good user. Lovely little lens. Mine gets a workout.
>
> Joel
>
Thanks Joel. It's great except for that. I paid $125 which included the
hood, box, caps, and shipping. The glass is also perfect. John.
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