Hi Bill,
I've been looking for a good example of this lens for quite some time.
I'm in a middle of a dispute with a seller on eBay at the moment over a
sale of this same lens model for $175. The unit was in excellent shape
cosmetically, came with a case and hood but I discovered two scratches,
one on the front element and one internally using a bright light test.
Anyhow, the seller agreed to offer a refund, I shipped the lens back to
him in good faith, he made me wait two weeks after he received the lens
for a refund and then informed me I was subject to a 20% restocking
fee. I put an end to the process with a bank dispute filed with my
credit card. So at the moment I'm waiting for the dust to clear.
I expressed interest in a 35-105/3.5-4.5 offered by another list member
and now I'm on the fence as to which one to purchase. The 35-70 looks
to be sharper at the apertures I shoot at though may have a bit less
contrast than the 35-105. A couple of questions: Have you looked
through the lens from the rear at a bright light source to determine
that there were no scratches? How would you want payment?
Regards,
Richard
--- BllPear@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Please give a neglected lens a good home.
>
> 35-70/f3.6, one owner, although not a little old lady that only drove
> it to church on Sunday. In LN condition, only signs of use are the
> usual missing bits of paint on the aperture ring. Includes original
> cap in not so good condition, original hood with paint wear on metal
> ring, and LN original hard case.
>
> This lens has perfect glass, any internal dust is difficult to find,
> and it's never been open, so all the little bearing balls are still
> where they are meant to be, and not rolling around on some surprised
> repairman's bench.
>
> For me, this lens was a great idea at the time, but just didn't get
> that much use. I continued to keep it since it was a fine, sharp
> lens, instead of selling it when I could have gotten what it is
> worth. Not the first time I have ridden the market down.
>
> Includes insured parcel post in USA.
>
> Yours for $175.
>
> Bill Pearce
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