Oops, that wasn't meant to go to the list... sorry Bill. Oh well, more
e*ay entertainment for everyone.
Richard
--- Richard Lovison <sylv4700@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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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