Just purchased a 135mm F2, missing screw?

Is this normal or should I contact the seller? I can't imagine why anyone would unscrew a lens unless its to meddle with the inside..

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Appears to be missing a screw.

Dave

I don't think it is normal at all. Should contact the seller ASAP.

if you paid 50 bucks for it then I wouldn't worry..

Would you guys return it if you guys paid for a 135mm F2 like this?

Would not hesitate

Unless I got a really good deal on it, I'd return it. I'm a little nuts about that kind of thing though. I can imagine that some would recommend that you not worry about it if all else seems to be in order. Btw, I have the 135L and I love it.

I think you got screwed.

Damnnn!!! Contact the dealer asap

Was this from your wtb for $700 thread on FM?

This actually happened to me when I bought a 135mm from the marketplace. I noticed it a few weeks later. Bought a replacement from canon and shipping for less than $1.00. No problems at all.

I don't get why a screw would be missing though, I assume they don't just randomly fall out.

dennisgibson - Yep.

somebody's got a screw loose

How do the pictures look?

$700 for a 135L? I don't think you can ask for more.
It's just one missing screw. They sell them for $5~6 bucks in packs at most.
One missing screw doesn't mean much except the fact the screw was loose and it fell off. It might have been a defected screw from moisture.