Can anyone comment on the finish of the lens that were ordered from Amazon Warehouse Deals? Was it rough coated version or smooth metal finish?
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My Sigma has a smooth satan finish (definitely not rough) and while the internal frame is metal the external skin is a strong graphite based synthetic. The build quality is superb and the weight of the lens is heavy. Does not feel or look flimsy just the opposite. More importantly the optics are great, actually quite exceptional.
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It was listed as used. Maybe it was a returned item. Looked new to me. I'm always questioning if used lenses are worth taking a chance, but I have found 2 times, it is worth it. Also consider how easy it is to return on Amazon if there is any reason it is not up to expectations.
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The lens is the same. I would recommend purchasing from Amazon, as there are no significant discounts and Amazon standing behind their products and purchasers, to include no-charge 2 day shipping if a Prime member worth it. By the way, a great lens. If you are a pro then go for it, but the new 24-240 lens at $995 is a great bargain and a great lens covering a 10X magnification, relatively light, and works great on e-mount Sony's. I just got mine and am ecstatic with it.
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I am looking at buying a used tv from amazon.com warehouse with "small cosmetic damage" to the housing of the tv and wanted to know what your experience was with what you posted here.I greatly appreciate your input!
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Go to the Amazon Website-click on "Today's Deals"-then click on "Warehouse Deals," you may find one there. Of the two of these I ordered, one had minor cosmetic problems and I exchanged it.
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Hi Jane, I returned it, the metal was to thin/flimsy.I did get a Sharper Image model, love it, cost more but it was worth it. -Joe
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Hi, thanks question. This lens maunt is plasutic and metal. Please view Pentax HP. Thanks in advance.
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Mine came in a white box. Not a fancy colored one.That is the obly difference I know of.Like the lens but wish i had gotten 18-135.
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After nearly 2 years with my copy it's fine too. I do have a pretty large speck of dust in the front element but it doesn't affect anything. You have to keep in mind that dust in the front of the lens does not affect image quality so it's a non-issue. Certainly should not be a factor in the buying process as the lens has some amazing strengths.
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Hi, thanks question. This lens maunt is plasutic and metal. Please view Pentax HP.Thanks in advance.
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You are absolutely right on that Scott. The 35 1.8 is also a Chinese made lens. Same here ... that 35 1.8 was the first lens on my D90 (which is made in Thailand) and is still my go-to prime lens. I feel like this 85 mm is definitely more a portrait lens given the effective focal length on the D90. It performs superbly tho. I think the only two Japanese lenses i own are Toknia's. I don't understand why its important where a lens is made tho? Is it about the QC??
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I was concerned about this too. I got a pair. One thing though, they are significantly better than stock, but the one shines a slightly different pattern than the other and the lenses are somewhat easily scratched( my grill came loose and rubbed on it for about a mile and the and plastic was enough to leave deep scars). So if you can, get the Hellas.
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It looks like they used the wrong image when they did the ad. They seem to have 2 or 3 ads for that lens. I do love mine it OS a great walk around lens.
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I really couldn't tell you. Last one I ordered from Amazon they sent me the wrong lens. I just ordered one thru ebay with no problems!
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My white camera has a smooth finish, not the sort you're describing. But mine also had the dreaded lens error problem a year and a half later.
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Did a fine job, and I can't see how it could of been shipped any differently by Canon or Amazon... The lens is bubble wrapped in the Canon box, and Amazon ships that in a box with popcorn Styrofoam...
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I took the plunge and just recently bought a 32 Sony XBR9 from Amazon "Warehouse Deals" where the used item's comment included "small cosmetic damage on screen". Although the packaging materials were falling apart, the set was in excellent condition with no apparent damage to it--cosmetic or otherwise. I was happy as a bug with the deal I got!Remember though, "your mileage will vary".