TeleFragger Goldmember  3,188 posts Likes: 219 Joined Aug 2010 Location: Williamstown, NJ More info | Nov 26, 2010 15:19 | #1 looking at a used lens.. he is guaranteeing that the scratch is small and he guarantees that it does not affect picture quality in any way...  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. GearBag - Feedback****Flickr - my playhouse
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s2kennyc Senior Member  849 posts Likes: 249 Joined Aug 2009 Location: Southern CA More info | Nov 26, 2010 15:21 | #2 No, that scratch will not show up in normal pictures. Perhaps it might show up slightly when you stop down to say....F22 or something like that. -Ken
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themadman Cream of the Crop  18,871 posts Likes: 14 Joined Nov 2009 Location: Northern California More info | Nov 26, 2010 15:22 | #3 It tends to not affect IQ until, generally. It is possible if stopped down enough it may show up. Try taking a pic at f22+ and see if it shows up. Will | WilliamLiuPhotography.com
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jcpoulin Goldmember  2,447 posts Likes: 13 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts More info | Nov 26, 2010 15:24 | #4 ouch...that would be too big for my liking...i would have to get a screaming deal for it....resale would be very tough 1DX , 7D,16-35, 24-70 2.8II, 2.8L II, , 70-200 f2.8LII IS, 300 f2.8L IS, 500 f4 IS, 100-400L, Canon 100 2.8 macro, Canon 1.4X, 580ex, AB800X4
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SkipD Cream of the Crop  20,476 posts Likes: 165 Joined Dec 2002 Location: Southeastern WI, USA More info | Nov 26, 2010 15:25 | #5 A scratch on a lens can induce flare if there is a light source impinging on it. A scratch can also cause cause enough light diffraction to mess with contrast and color a bit. However, the scratch itself will not show up in an image looking like a scratch. Skip Douglas
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artyman Sleepless in Hampshire  More info | Nov 26, 2010 15:25 | #6 You might find that this link will answer your question Art that takes you there. http://www.artyman.co.uk
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philwillmedia Cream of the Crop 5,253 posts Gallery: 2 photos Likes: 25 Joined Nov 2008 Location: "...just south of the 23rd Paralell..." More info | Nov 26, 2010 15:30 | #7 artyman wrote in post #11349899  You might find that this link will answer your question http://www.lensrentals.com …0/front-element-scratches And if you still have any doubt, there's this Regards, Phil
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jcpoulin Goldmember 2,447 posts Likes: 13 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts More info | Nov 26, 2010 15:41 | #8 philwillmedia wrote in post #11349912 And if you still have any doubt, there's this http://www.kurtmunger.com/dirty_lens_articleid35.html Buy would you buy this lens for full used retail value, or would you expect some discount from the seller? 1DX , 7D,16-35, 24-70 2.8II, 2.8L II, , 70-200 f2.8LII IS, 300 f2.8L IS, 500 f4 IS, 100-400L, Canon 100 2.8 macro, Canon 1.4X, 580ex, AB800X4
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TeleFragger THREAD STARTER Goldmember 3,188 posts Likes: 219 Joined Aug 2010 Location: Williamstown, NJ More info | Nov 26, 2010 15:45 | #9 ok without giving details so i dont loose out if i decide to buy it... GearBag - Feedback****Flickr - my playhouse
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philwillmedia Cream of the Crop 5,253 posts Gallery: 2 photos Likes: 25 Joined Nov 2008 Location: "...just south of the 23rd Paralell..." More info | Nov 26, 2010 15:52 | #10 jcpoulin wrote in post #11349964 Buy would you buy this lens for full used retail value, or would you expect some discount from the seller? I'd pay full used value for the lens, but full retail value is so subjective. Regards, Phil
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crn3371 Cream of the Crop  7,198 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2005 Location: SoCal, USA More info | Nov 26, 2010 15:57 | #11 There also looks what appears to be a small dent in the trim ring above the scratch.
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TeleFragger THREAD STARTER Goldmember 3,188 posts Likes: 219 Joined Aug 2010 Location: Williamstown, NJ More info | Nov 26, 2010 16:06 | #12 crn3371 wrote in post #11350039 There also looks what appears to be a small dent in the trim ring above the scratch. here is the full pic  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. GearBag - Feedback****Flickr - my playhouse
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TeleFragger THREAD STARTER Goldmember 3,188 posts Likes: 219 Joined Aug 2010 Location: Williamstown, NJ More info | Nov 26, 2010 16:32 | #13 so would you still pass? that scratch.. apparent small ding.. guaranteed working as if no scratch or ding... for $750? GearBag - Feedback****Flickr - my playhouse
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crn3371 Cream of the Crop 7,198 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2005 Location: SoCal, USA More info | Nov 26, 2010 16:34 | #14 I see them listed quite regularly in the sell forum for around $850. Personally I'd pass as the $100 savings wouldn't be worth to me for the possible resale headaches.
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TeleFragger THREAD STARTER Goldmember 3,188 posts Likes: 219 Joined Aug 2010 Location: Williamstown, NJ More info | Nov 26, 2010 16:37 | #15 crn3371 wrote in post #11350189 I see them listed quite regularly in the sell forum for around $850. Personally I'd pass as the $100 savings wouldn't be worth to me for the possible resale headaches. interesting.. i havent seen them that cheap... but ok ill pass and keep my eyes out.. maybe even put a wtb in.. GearBag - Feedback****Flickr - my playhouse
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