On 2/22/07 4:35 PM, "Ralf R. Radermacher", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> I for one cannot afford to test each lens by buying them first. > > Move to Germany. :-) > > The German "Fernabsatzgesetz" (mail order law) says that everything we > buy by mail order can be returned within two weeks for a full refund, > even including the return postage, no questions asked. This does, > however, only apply to end consumers buying goods for their private use. Hi Ralf, I believe each industrialized country has similar laws to protect consumers. Actually, I cannot afford the time to test lenses that way either :-). But seriously, I would be more concerned about a sample to sample difference etc particularly when I buy expensive lenses. When I bought FA80-200/2.8, it was in Japan and I actually went through at least 3 copies. You can only examine some obvious flaws or cosmetics (scratches etc) but it gave me a bit of comfort. In reality, lenses like FA80-200 were known quality and I had no reason to buy it first and test it. But Godfrey might have a point on some recent DA's as they are new and the performance was not well known until many people bought them. Then again, Paul (Stenquist) has his point that he had no concerns over any of recent DA lenses. Ken P.S. I am always impressed by your photos. I am just quiet :-). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
