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> Hey all.....I have an opportunity of a life time, well, maybe I am
> exaggerating a bit...but I have the ability to buy a 400 2.8 at an amazing
> price.... $2000. I have used this before and it seems to be working fine.
> Cosmetically it is messy, but that does not seem to bother me much as long as
> it works. I wanted to know if anyone had any ideas of what I should check on
> before going through wiht the purchase. This lens was used as a rental in a
> small town so I am sure its had its far share of knock-ups. Do you think the
> auto focus speed could be affected by anything, or if the suto focus is
> working, does that mean that everything is ok. There seems to be a slight
> ding/dent in the barrel near the filter holder....could this be affecting
> anything at all if I haven't noticed it already? Any help on what I shoudl
> okk for would be GREAT. Isn't there a 400 2.8 I and a 400 2.8 II? Is one far
> superior over the other that if this lens is the 400 2.8 I, maybe I should
> not go for it. My only concern is that if I spend DOUBLE for a better
> condition lens, will I be getting my extra money worth or will I juust be
> paying for cosmetics? Thank you for your help.
> -Danny
Danny,
$2K is DIRT CHEAP! for an EF 400 2.8L even if it is marked up with a ding or
two. You can barely buy an EF 300 2.8L for $2K, more like $2.5K. If you need an
EF 400 2.8L BUY IT NOW!!! or tell me who to contact so I can buy it!
Regards,
Chip Louie
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