Oscar Valdez writes:
> In my quest to build a lightweight system based on a Rebel 2000 (EOS 300)
> camera, I borrowed a used EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM lens.
>
> The camera weighs 335 grams (12 ounces), the lens 200 grams (7 ounces), so
> the combination is quite light.
>
> However the front-most part of the lens (where you would screw a filter or
> attach a hood) has a little bit of play. This movement is also noticeable
> through the viewfinder, but sharpness and focus aren't affected.
>
> Does anyone have this same lens (please note, it is the USM version II
> incarnation), and has noticed this play, or have I borrowed an excessively
> beat-up lens?
I bought the Elan IIe kit from B&H that came with the 28-80
lens back in 1997. I did not notice the problem you're seeing. I no
longer have the lens, so I can't test it at the moment.
-jav
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