frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >On 7/18/05, Jon M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The old Series 1 lenses are pretty tough? I have a >> 24-48/3.8 - I could probably get by with just that and >> maybe a telephoto lens. > >I have that same lens, and it's been to the shop several times for >aperture problems. I love the lens, but it seems not that durable - >mind you, it's only like a 25 year old lens, and I do tend to bang it >around a lot. > >My VS1 70-210 which I got used about 18 months ago looks like it's >been put through the spin cycle - scratches, dings and paint worn off >all over - yet it performs great. > >I guess my point is that sample to sample variation, and unknown >histories of old lenses make it hard to predict how durable they'll be >at this stage in their careers.
Compounding this is the fact that the various Series 1 lenses were made by a variety of different manufacturers. Some were apparently built better than others. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
