All the KEH "bargains" I've purchased have been bargains indeed, with one exception.
I sent back a 35mm Summicron because it had chewed up screw heads (had to look at it under a stereo microscope to see the damage; a Leica microscope, strangely enough), which I thought did not bode well for any future CLAs. Back on topic, though... The SMC-F 35-70 I purchased for my wife for use on her ZX-7 has a few barrel blemishes, but is optically and mechanically top notch. It replaces a Tamron paperweight I am embarrased to have purchased with the camera as a birthday gift to her. (Not saying all Tamrons are bad, mind you, but this one much have an element made of molded hot glue!) Never had a problem with KEH. Aric > -----Original Message----- > From: Mr. William M Kane [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:15 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: KEH does it again > Finally, my first Auto Focus lens. I went cheap, and was looking for > something under $50, just to test out the AF on my *ist D (my other > lenses and cameras are manual only). Recieved the FA > 35-70/3.5-4.5 in > supposed BGN condition. As far as I can tell this means that > it comes > without caps. Zoom, aperture look great, AF works fine, and > the glass > looks like it's never been touched. > > Another satisfied customer! > > IL Bill >