to return, or not return?

I understand the hesitation to return. I just bought a hasselblad 110mm f/2 lens, and I bought it before I bought the body, so I did not think to check the aperture blades. The lens itself was in great shape -- perfectly clear glass, no dust, not much wear on the lens, smooth focus and so on. That said, when the camera arrived and started shooting with it, the aperture blades did not stop down at all. After playing with it for an hour, they finally released, and they were covered in oil. Whoops. Luckily I bought it in person and have a guarantee so I can just go back there, but if the seller refuses to repair it or give a discount, then I will be really upset. I LOVE the lens and the price I bought it for, so I don't want to have to hand it over again to a dealer who feels a little shady. Depending on how much the repair costs I might just prefer sending it to a repair person I can trust. It's a dilemma....
 
existrandom said:
hello all

the expected summaron 35/3.5 arrived in the mail... with unexpected issues

the lens was advertised as a "user" recently CLA'ed

true to the description, it is obvious that the lens has been CLA'ed... but by a drunk perhaps; dirty screw marks all over the wrench slot and set screws of the internal barrel, AND black paint cover-up after fact... :bang:

slight haze in one of the element, coupled with resident dusts

plus the aperture ring does not click stop positively... as if some internal parts is not placed as of specifications :bang: :bang:

2 options i have:
to have it serviced and mend by my local repairperson, and have partial refund

or
to return it to the seller and have the loss of one-way shipping

any comment?

lee
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Retrun it immediately. If the seller hassles you contact your Credit Crad company and file a dispute on the item.
 
hi all,

this is to update that i took your kind advice and got my refund back,
lost the shipping, the paypal fees and feeling let down somehow of course, but that is the minimum of damage; i am undecided whether the fault is intentional or not, anyway

the lens S/N is 1158749, Summaron 35/3.5 screw mount that take A36 filter
make sure you stay away from it;

thanks again for all of your comment and advice, really!

lee
 
socke,

i reckon so
but these things happen once in awhile i guess, just have to live with it and count it as part of the cost for the "bargain" one fishes in that bay

cheers

lee
 
yes, good news for me
but perhaps Sad news for another potential buyer:

the seller with the same Ebay Id is putting up for auction what i believe the SAME lens we have been talking about again; without giving the S/N# nor the description about the problems with the aperture ring as last time;

he gives a pic of from the rear which shows the amateurish repairs work he noted, unlike last time, though

you may wish to see it here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SUMMARON-35MM-F...569192171QQcategoryZ30063QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

cheers and regards!

lee
 
Thanks for the heads-up. I was looking at this too. Buyer has 100% feedback. Lens liikos nice though.
It's a shame, but glad you got your money back!
 
zpuskas,

i am glad that my note is of some help; i just did a bit of eye comparion with the sales record here http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7554253183&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWN:IT&rd=1

it looks like the seller is selling the SAME lens we concern here, or at least he is using the same pictures;

100% feedback is a reference, but not always a guarantee; i think some of the members here had noted similar observation;

as in my case, the seller and me resolved to not leaving feedback at all; and condition of vintage items is of course, very subjective

good luck to your hunt for the sumaron!

cheers

lee
 
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