You might want to pass on this one. I just got this response:
"i'm sorry but i cannot answer your question. it belongs to my husband
and he is in phoenix for the week. thanks for asking."
Chuck Norcutt
Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I'm willing to front this for you and then send it on to NZ if you'd
> like. I've just emailed the seller and asked about sticky diaphragm and
> fungus. Text of my email just sent. Too early for a response yet.
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> While this lens is no doubt in excellent external condition it may still
> be subject to oil on the diaphragm blades (from chemical breakdown of
> the grease in the focusing helicoid) or, more serious, fungus inside the
> lens. That would not be uncommon in the heat and humidity of South
> Carolina, especially a lens stored in a dark box. Can you certify that
> the diaphragm blades operate freely and with a "snappy" action and that
> the lens is free of fungus? For the latter you need to inspect the
> interior using a bright light from the other side.
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Let me know if you want to do it assuming a reasonable response to my
> questions. But be advised that I'll not get into disputes with the
> seller if it arrives full of South Carolina fungus after he's said there
> is none.
>
> KEH price for EX is USD 105, EX+ USD 172. I can snipe it for you if you
> give me your max bid.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
>
> bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'd have a shot at this one myself but seller will not send outside USA.
>> The 'good' s/n.
>>
>> Check it out. I have no pecuniary interest in the sale.
>>
>> Brian Swale
>
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