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Any way to check on Sigma lens how many times it was used?

 
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Sep 10, 2012 09:34 |  #1

I know for camera bodies you can find out how many activations there are.

For lenses I was wondering if you could find out how many times it's been activated? Specifically Sigma Lenses.

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Sep 10, 2012 10:03 |  #2

No. If you're looking at a used one, unfortunately you have to rely on the honesty of the seller... One easy test: check the focus ring to see if it's really loose or hanging off. If it is, it's been used *too many* times.


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Sep 10, 2012 10:05 |  #3

Number of times a lens has been "activated" doesn't mean anything relevant. With proper care, a lens can last *decades* regardless of the number of pictures taken with it.


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Sep 10, 2012 10:06 |  #4

no, and why would you care?




  
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Sep 10, 2012 13:13 |  #5

Buy brand new. Problem solved.


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Sep 10, 2012 13:23 |  #6

Even if this information were available, it wouldn't tell you much other than how many times the aperture iris has been actuated.


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