Lens model: Minolta Maxxum AF 80-200 (F4.5-5.6) (A mount)
Damage pictures:
[image|1498674]
[image|1498675]
[image|1505560]
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[image|1505568]
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I inherited this lens in unknown condition for free (along with a mint Minolta 50mm 1:7). These lenses can be used on Sony A Mount and E Mount cameras with an adapter (LA-EA2/4), which is why I took them.
I looked at both the lenses, and while the 50mm passed, the 80-200 has some concerning damage. It feels fine mechanically but I noticed this when I was inspecting the glass for serious damage. I strongly suspect this is a crack or deep scratch. I felt it with a trimmed nail and I feel nothing on the outside as well. Based on the way it's reflecting light, I suspect it's a crack.
I am not 100% sure what the issue is (despite knowing how to identify most lens issues); I've identified it down to 2 potential problems, but I need some additional help because I'm not sure at this point.
Since I feel nothing, I can conclude it was likely 1 of 2 things:
* Deep scratch (no impact)
* Internal glass crack (WILL have an impact)
Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, the lens isn't worth getting a professional inspection on. The average price for an excellent copy is ~$15-22, so it's going to be cheaper to buy another copy without this issue if nobody can help ID it. I can see it through the Haze-1 filter the lens came with, if this is a clue how deep it is. I am not sure why the previous owner put the filter on, but I suspect it was installed to mask this damage.
Lens model: Minolta Maxxum AF 80-200 (F4.5-5.6) (A mount)
Damage pictures:
[image|1498674]
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[image|1498675]
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[image|1505560]
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[image|1505568]
I inherited this lens in unknown condition for free (along with a mint Minolta 50mm 1:7). These lenses can be used on Sony A Mount and E Mount cameras with an adapter (LA-EA2/4), which is why I took them.
I looked at both the lenses, and while the 50mm passed, the 80-200 has some concerning damage. It feels fine mechanically but I noticed this when I was inspecting the glass for serious damage. I strongly suspect this is a crack or deep scratch. I felt it with a trimmed nail and I feel nothing on the outside as well. Based on the way it's reflecting light, I suspect it's a crack.
I am not 100% sure what the issue is (despite knowing how to identify most lens issues); I've identified it down to 2 potential problems, but I need some additional help because I'm not sure at this point.
Since I feel nothing, I can conclude it was likely 1 of 2 things:
* Deep scratch (no impact)
* Internal glass crack (WILL have an impact)
Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, the lens isn't worth getting a professional inspection on. The average price for an excellent copy is ~$15-22, so it's going to be cheaper to buy another copy without this issue if nobody can help ID it. I can see it through the Haze-1 filter the lens came with, if this is a clue how deep it is. I am not sure why the previous owner put the filter on, but I suspect it was installed to mask this damage.
Lens model: Minolta Maxxum AF 80-200 (F4.5-5.6) (A mount)
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Damage picture:
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Damage pictures:
[image|1498674]
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[image|1498675]
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[image|1505560]
I inherited this lens in unknown condition for free (along with a mint Minolta 50mm 1:7). These lenses can be used on Sony A Mount and E Mount cameras with an adapter (LA-EA2/4), which is why I took them.
I looked at both the lenses, and while the 50mm passed, the 80-200 has some concerning damage. It feels fine mechanically but I noticed this when I was inspecting the glass for serious damage. I strongly suspect this is a crack or deep scratch. I felt it with a trimmed nail and I feel nothing on the outside as well. Based on the way it's reflecting light, I suspect it's a crack.
I am not 100% sure what the issue is (despite knowing how to identify most lens issues); I've identified it down to 2 potential problems, but I need some additional help because I'm not sure at this point.
Since I feel nothing, I can conclude it was likely 1 of 2 things:
* Deep scratch (no impact)
* Internal glass crack (WILL have an impact)
Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, the lens isn't worth getting a professional inspection on. The average price for an excellent copy is ~$15-22, so it's going to be cheaper to buy another copy without this issue if nobody can help ID it. I can see it through the Haze-1 filter the lens came with, if this is a clue how deep it is. I am not sure why the previous owner put the filter on, but I suspect it was installed to mask this damage.
Lens model: Minolta Maxxum AF 80-200 (F4.5-5.6) (A mount)
Damage picture:
[image|1498674]
[image|1498675]
I inherited this lens in unknown condition for free (along with a mint Minolta 50mm 1:7). These lenses can be used on Sony A Mount and E Mount cameras with an adapter (LA-EA2/4), which is why I took them.
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I looked at both the lenses, and while the 50mm passed, the 80-200 has some concerning damage. It feels fine mechanically but I noticed this when I was inspecting the glass for serious damage. I strongly suspect this is a crack or deep scratch. I felt it with a trimmed nail and I feel nothing on the outside as well.
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I looked at both the lenses, and while the 50mm passed, the 80-200 has some concerning damage. It feels fine mechanically but I noticed this when I was inspecting the glass for serious damage. I strongly suspect this is a crack or deep scratch. I felt it with a trimmed nail and I feel nothing on the outside as well. Based on the way it's reflecting light, I suspect it's a crack.
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I am not 100% sure what the issue is (despite knowing how to identify most lens issues); I've identified it down to 2 potential problems, but I need some additional help because I'm not sure at this point.
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Since I feel nothing, I can conclude it was likely 1 of 2 things:
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* Deep scratch (no impact)
* Internal glass crack (WILL have an impact)
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, the lens isn't worth getting a professional inspection on. The average price for an excellent copy is ~$15-22, so it's going to be cheaper to buy another copy without this issue if nobody can help ID it. I can see it through the Haze-1 filter the lens came with, if this is a clue how deep it is. I am not sure why the previous owner put the filter on, but I suspect it was installed to mask this damage.
Lens model: Minolta Maxxum AF 80-200 (F4.5-5.6) (A mount)
Damage picture:
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[image|1498666]
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[image|1498667]
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Alternative photos
[image|1498674]
[image|1498675]
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I inherited this lens in unknown condition for free (along with a mint Minolta 50mm 1:7). The body was sold years ago. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on E-Mountcameras and I'd consider it once I have a nice enough lenses (Sony/Minolta) to justify the purchase.
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I inherited this lens in unknown condition for free (along with a mint Minolta 50mm 1:7). These lenses can be used on Sony A Mount and E Mount cameras with an adapter (LA-EA2/4), which is why I took them.
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I've looked at both lenses visually. The 50mm passed (visual and mechanical feel), but the 80-200 has some problems. It feels fine mechanically (relative to feeling like a kit lens), but I noticed the glass elements may be cracked or have a deep scratch.
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I looked at both the lenses, and while the 50mm passed, the 80-200 has some concerning damage. It feels fine mechanically but I noticed this when I was inspecting the glass for serious damage. I strongly suspect this is a crack or deep scratch. I felt it with a trimmed nail and I feel nothing on the outside as well.
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I am not 100% sure what the issue is (despite knowing how to identify most lens issues); I've identified it down to 2 potential problems, but I need some additional help because I'm not sure at this point.
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Since I feel nothing, I can conclude it was likely 1 of 2 things:
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* Deep scratch (no impact)
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* Internal glass crack (WILL have an impact)
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I did the nail test (with trimmed nails. RELAX) and I felt nothing. Since I felt nothing I suspect one of 2 things
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* Non-critical scratch
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* Internal element crack
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I'm not 100% sure which one it is; I can't really identify it much more then that. I've attached pictures for someone more experienced in doing a scratch or crack ID (marked and unmarked). This one is just beyond my ability to tell.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, the lens isn't worth getting a professional inspection on. The average prices are ~$15-22, so it's literally cheaper to buy a better copy of this lens then get an inspection. I see it through the Haze-1 filter it came with as well, so it's deep. I suspect the filter was used to hide it from the final photo in it's previous life.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, the lens isn't worth getting a professional inspection on. The average price for an excellent copy is ~$15-22, so it's going to be cheaper to buy another copy without this issue if nobody can help ID it. I can see it through the Haze-1 filter the lens came with, if this is a clue how deep it is. I am not sure why the previous owner put the filter on, but I suspect it was installed to mask this damage.
Lens model: Minolta Maxxum AF 80-200 (F4.5-5.6) (A mount)
Damage picture:
[image|1498666]
[image|1498667]
Alternative photos
[image|1498674]
[image|1498675]
I inherited this lens in unknown condition for free (along with a mint Minolta 50mm 1:7). The body was sold years ago. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I have a nice enough lenses (Sony/Minolta) to justify the purchase.
I've looked at both lenses visually. The 50mm passed (visual and mechanical feel), but the 80-200 has some problems. It feels fine mechanically (relative to feeling like a kit lens), but I noticed the glass elements may be cracked or have a deep scratch.
I did the nail test (with trimmed nails. RELAX) and I felt nothing. Since I felt nothing I suspect one of 2 things
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* Non-critical scratch
* Internal element crack
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I'm not 100% sure which one it is; I can't really identify it much more then that. I've attached pictures for someone more experienced in doing a scratch or crack ID (marked and unmarked). This one is just beyond my ability to tell.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, the lens isn't worth getting a professional inspection on. The average prices are ~$15-22, so it's literally cheaper to buy a better copy of this lens then get an inspection. I see it through the Haze-1 filter it came with as well, so it's deep.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, the lens isn't worth getting a professional inspection on. The average prices are ~$15-22, so it's literally cheaper to buy a better copy of this lens then get an inspection. I see it through the Haze-1 filter it came with as well, so it's deep. I suspect the filter was used to hide it from the final photo in it's previous life.
Lens model: Minolta Maxxum AF 80-200 (F4.5-5.6) (A mount)
Damage picture:
[image|1498666]
[image|1498667]
Alternative photos
[image|1498674]
[image|1498675]
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I inherited this lens with a second lens (the second one was a Maxxum 50mm 1:7) for free since the body was sold years ago. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I have enough lenses (Sony/Minolta) to justify the purchase.
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I inherited this lens in unknown condition for free (along with a mint Minolta 50mm 1:7). The body was sold years ago. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I have a nice enough lenses (Sony/Minolta) to justify the purchase.
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I've looked at both lenses visually. While the 50mm passed, this 80-200 has issues. It feels fine mechanically (relative to the class of lens), but I noticed element problems (shown in the pictures above). I suspect a crack or deep scratch, but I'm not 100% sure.
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I've looked at both lenses visually. The 50mm passed (visual and mechanical feel), but the 80-200 has some problems. It feels fine mechanically (relative to feeling like a kit lens), but I noticed the glass elements may be cracked or have a deep scratch.
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If I could feel it, it's a crack; no question. The problem is when I test feel it (with trimmed nails!), I feel nothing. On the outside, the front element is good. Since I'm not 100% sure if it's a scratch you can't quickly feel or a internal crack I've attached pictures for someone more experienced in doing a scratch or crack ID. I have included marked and unmarked photos. I can usually tell but this one is a gotcha I need help with.
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I did the nail test (with trimmed nails. RELAX) and I felt nothing. Since I felt nothing I suspect one of 2 things
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* Non-critical scratch
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* Internal element crack
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I'm not 100% sure which one it is; I can't really identify it much more then that. I've attached pictures for someone more experienced in doing a scratch or crack ID (marked and unmarked). This one is just beyond my ability to tell.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, this isn't worth taking to a camera shop for inspection. They average out at ~$15-22, so it's literally cheaper to buy a copy that wasn't stored in terrible conditions because the INSPECTION would cost more then the value of the lens. It also shows up through a film era Haze-1 filter, so it's fairly deep.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, the lens isn't worth getting a professional inspection on. The average prices are ~$15-22, so it's literally cheaper to buy a better copy of this lens then get an inspection. I see it through the Haze-1 filter it came with as well, so it's deep.
Lens model: Minolta Maxxum AF 80-200 (F4.5-5.6) (A mount)
Damage picture:
[image|1498666]
[image|1498667]
Alternative photos
[image|1498674]
[image|1498675]
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I inherited this lens as a part of a set of 2 lenses (the second one was a Maxxum 50mm 1:7) for free since the body was sold years ago. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I have enough lenses (Sony/Minolta) to justify the purchase.
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I inherited this lens with a second lens (the second one was a Maxxum 50mm 1:7) for free since the body was sold years ago. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I have enough lenses (Sony/Minolta) to justify the purchase.
I've looked at both lenses visually. While the 50mm passed, this 80-200 has issues. It feels fine mechanically (relative to the class of lens), but I noticed element problems (shown in the pictures above). I suspect a crack or deep scratch, but I'm not 100% sure.
If I could feel it, it's a crack; no question. The problem is when I test feel it (with trimmed nails!), I feel nothing. On the outside, the front element is good. Since I'm not 100% sure if it's a scratch you can't quickly feel or a internal crack I've attached pictures for someone more experienced in doing a scratch or crack ID. I have included marked and unmarked photos. I can usually tell but this one is a gotcha I need help with.
Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, this isn't worth taking to a camera shop for inspection. They average out at ~$15-22, so it's literally cheaper to buy a copy that wasn't stored in terrible conditions because the INSPECTION would cost more then the value of the lens. It also shows up through a film era Haze-1 filter, so it's fairly deep.
I inherited this lens as a part of a set of 2 lenses (the second one was a Maxxum 50mm 1:7) for free since the body was sold years ago. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I have enough lenses (Sony/Minolta) to justify the purchase.
I've looked at both lenses visually. While the 50mm passed, this 80-200 has issues. It feels fine mechanically (relative to the class of lens), but I noticed element problems (shown in the pictures above). I suspect a crack or deep scratch, but I'm not 100% sure.
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If I could feel it, it's a crack; no question. The problem is when I test feel it (with trimmed nails!), I feel nothing. On the outside, the front element is good. Since I'm not 100% sure if it's a scratch you can't quickly feel or a internal crack I've attached pictures for someone more experienced in doing a scratch or crack ID. I have included marked and unmarked photos.
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If I could feel it, it's a crack; no question. The problem is when I test feel it (with trimmed nails!), I feel nothing. On the outside, the front element is good. Since I'm not 100% sure if it's a scratch you can't quickly feel or a internal crack I've attached pictures for someone more experienced in doing a scratch or crack ID. I have included marked and unmarked photos. I can usually tell but this one is a gotcha I need help with.
Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, this isn't worth taking to a camera shop for inspection. They average out at ~$15-22, so it's literally cheaper to buy a copy that wasn't stored in terrible conditions because the INSPECTION would cost more then the value of the lens. It also shows up through a film era Haze-1 filter, so it's fairly deep.
I inherited this lens, along with a Maxxum 50mm 1:7 for a very agreeable price since the previous owner sold the camera they were initially used and couldn't test them (free). I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on the E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I acquired enough nice Minolta lenses (or a mix of A-Mount Sony and Maxxum lenses).
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I inherited this lens as a part of a set of 2 lenses (the second one was a Maxxum 50mm 1:7) for free since the body was sold years ago. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I have enough lenses (Sony/Minolta) to justify the purchase.
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I've looked at both lenses visually and the 50mm passed, but this 80-200 has issues. It passed the mechanical test (relative to the class of lens it is) but I noticed a crack or deep scratch on the front element of this 80-200 lens. I'm not sure what it is.
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I've looked at both lenses visually. While the 50mm passed, this 80-200 has issues. It feels fine mechanically (relative to the class of lens), but I noticed element problems (shown in the pictures above). I suspect a crack or deep scratch, but I'm not 100% sure.
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When I feel it with my nail (trimmed to avoid glass scratching) I didn't feel it; the element I can feel is consistent to a good front element. I think this is an internal crack, but I'm not 100% sure; I've included a picture of the trouble area I have concerns about in this question in the information on the lens.
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If I could feel it, it's a crack; no question. The problem is when I test feel it (with trimmed nails!), I feel nothing. On the outside, the front element is good. Since I'm not 100% sure if it's a scratch you can't quickly feel or a internal crack I've attached pictures for someone more experienced in doing a scratch or crack ID. I have included marked and unmarked photos.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, I can't justify taking it to a camera shop and paying to have it checked.It's probably going to cost more then the typical sale price for a better copy. The average price is $15-22 for a well cared copy, best I can tell. It also shows up through a Haze-1 filter (film era) so it's fairly deep.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, this isn't worth taking to a camera shop for inspection. They average out at ~$15-22, so it's literally cheaper to buy a copy that wasn't stored in terrible conditions because the INSPECTION would cost more then the value of the lens. It also shows up through a film era Haze-1 filter, so it's fairly deep.
I inherited this lens, along with a Maxxum 50mm 1:7 for a very agreeable price since the previous owner sold the camera they were initially used and couldn't test them (free). I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on the E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I acquired enough nice Minolta lenses (or a mix of A-Mount Sony and Maxxum lenses).
I've looked at both lenses visually and the 50mm passed, but this 80-200 has issues. It passed the mechanical test (relative to the class of lens it is) but I noticed a crack or deep scratch on the front element of this 80-200 lens. I'm not sure what it is.
When I feel it with my nail (trimmed to avoid glass scratching) I didn't feel it; the element I can feel is consistent to a good front element. I think this is an internal crack, but I'm not 100% sure; I've included a picture of the trouble area I have concerns about in this question in the information on the lens.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, I can't justify taking it to a camera shop and paying to have it checked. It's probably going to cost more then the typical sale price for a better copy. The average price is $15-22 for a well cared copy, best I can tell.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, I can't justify taking it to a camera shop and paying to have it checked. It's probably going to cost more then the typical sale price for a better copy. The average price is $15-22 for a well cared copy, best I can tell. It also shows up through a Haze-1 filter (film era) so it's fairly deep.
I inherited this lens, along with a Maxxum 50mm 1:7 for a very agreeable price since the previous owner sold the camera they were initially used and couldn't test them (free). I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on the E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I acquired enough nice Minolta lenses (or a mix of A-Mount Sony and Maxxum lenses).
I've looked at both lenses visually and the 50mm passed, but this 80-200 has issues. It passed the mechanical test (relative to the class of lens it is) but I noticed a crack or deep scratch on the front element of this 80-200 lens. I'm not sure what it is.
When I feel it with my nail (trimmed to avoid glass scratching) I didn't feel it; the element I can feel is consistent to a good front element. I think this is an internal crack, but I'm not 100% sure; I've included a picture of the trouble area I have concerns about in this question in the information on the lens.
Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, I can't justify taking it to a camera shop and paying to have it checked. It's probably going to cost more then the typical sale price for a better copy. The average price is $15-22 for a well cared copy, best I can tell.
I inherited this lens, along with a Maxxum 50mm 1:7 for a very agreeable price since the previous owner sold the camera they were initially used and couldn't test them (free). I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on the E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I acquired enough nice Minolta lenses (or a mix of A-Mount Sony and Maxxum lenses).
I've looked at both lenses visually and the 50mm passed, but this 80-200 has issues. It passed the mechanical test (relative to the class of lens it is) but I noticed a crack or deep scratch on the front element of this 80-200 lens. I'm not sure what it is.
When I feel it with my nail (trimmed to avoid glass scratching) I didn't feel it; the element I can feel is consistent to a good front element. I think this is an internal crack, but I'm not 100% sure; I've included a picture of the trouble area I have concerns about in this question in the information on the lens.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, I can't justify taking it to a camera shop and paying to have it checked. It's probably going to cost more then the typical sale price for a better copy. The average price is $15-22 for a well cared copy, best I can tell.
I inherited this lens, along with a Maxxum 50mm 1:7 for a very agreeable price since the previous owner sold the camera they were initially used and couldn't test them (free). I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on the E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I acquired enough nice Minolta lenses (or a mix of A-Mount Sony and Maxxum lenses).
I've looked at both lenses visually and the 50mm passed, but this 80-200 has issues. It passed the mechanical test (relative to the class of lens it is) but I noticed a crack or deep scratch on the front element of this 80-200 lens. I'm not sure what it is.
When I feel it with my nail (trimmed to avoid glass scratching) I didn't feel it; the element I can feel is consistent to a good front element. I think this is an internal crack, but I'm not 100% sure; I've included a picture of the trouble area I have concerns about in this question in the information on the lens.
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Judging from the prices of this lens on the used market, I can't justify taking it to a camera shop and paying to have it checked. It's probably going to cost more then the typical sale price for a better copy. The average price is $15-22 for a well cared copy, best I can tell.
I inherited this lens, along with a Maxxum 50mm 1:7 for a very agreeable price since the previous owner sold the camera they were initially used. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on the E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I acquired enough nice Minolta lenses (or a mix of A-Mount Sony and Maxxum lenses).
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I inherited this lens, along with a Maxxum 50mm 1:7 for a very agreeable price since the previous owner sold the camera they were initially used and couldn't test them (free). I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on the E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I acquired enough nice Minolta lenses (or a mix of A-Mount Sony and Maxxum lenses).
I've looked at both lenses visually and the 50mm passed, but this 80-200 has issues. It passed the mechanical test (relative to the class of lens it is) but I noticed a crack or deep scratch on the front element of this 80-200 lens. I'm not sure what it is.
When I feel it with my nail (trimmed to avoid glass scratching) I didn't feel it; the element I can feel is consistent to a good front element. I think this is an internal crack, but I'm not 100% sure; I've included a picture of the trouble area I have concerns about in this question in the information on the lens.
I inherited this lens, along with a Maxxum 50mm 1:7 for a very agreeable price since the previous owner sold the camera they were initially used. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on the E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I acquired enough nice Minolta lenses (or a mix of A-Mount Sony and Maxxum lenses).
I've looked at both lenses visually and the 50mm passed, but this 80-200 has issues. It passed the mechanical test (relative to the class of lens it is) but I noticed a crack or deep scratch on the front element of this 80-200 lens. I'm not sure what it is.
When I feel it with my nail (trimmed to avoid glass scratching) I didn't feel it; the element I can feel is consistent to a good front element. I think this is an internal crack, but I'm not 100% sure; I've included a picture of the trouble area I have concerns about in this question in the information on the lens.
I inherited this lens, along with a Maxxum 50mm 1:7 for a very agreeable price since the previous owner sold the camera they were initially used. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on the E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I acquired enough nice Minolta lenses (or a mix of A-Mount Sony and Maxxum lenses).
I've looked at both lenses visually and the 50mm passed, but this 80-200 has issues. It passed the mechanical test (relative to the class of lens it is) but I noticed a crack or deep scratch on the front element of this 80-200 lens. I'm not sure what it is.
When I feel it with my nail (trimmed to avoid glass scratching) I didn't feel it; the element I can feel is consistent to a good front element. I think this is an internal crack, but I'm not 100% sure; I've included a picture of the trouble area I have concerns about in this question in the information on the lens.
Lens model: Minolta Maxxum AF 80-200 (F4.5-5.6)
Damage picture:
[image|1498666]
I inherited this lens, along with a Maxxum 50mm 1:7 for a very agreeable price since the previous owner sold the camera they were initially used. I can use these with a Sony LA-EA2/4 on the E-Mount cameras and I'd consider it once I acquired enough nice Minolta lenses (or a mix of A-Mount Sony and Maxxum lenses).
I've looked at both lenses visually and the 50mm passed, but this 80-200 has issues. It passed the mechanical test (relative to the class of lens it is) but I noticed a crack or deep scratch on the front element of this 80-200 lens. I'm not sure what it is.
When I feel it with my nail (trimmed to avoid glass scratching) I didn't feel it; the element I can feel is consistent to a good front element. I think this is an internal crack, but I'm not 100% sure; I've included a picture of the trouble area I have concerns about in this question in the information on the lens.