One of the 21 SMC-A* 4,0 300

pentaxoli · 08-07-2013, 08:28 AM

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On ebay I bought one of these 21 SMC-A * 300mm 4.0. The joy was great when the parcel was delivered this morning. When I held the lens in the hands, the disappointment and the anger was great.

Enclosed is a photo of the front glass

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bassek · 08-07-2013, 09:36 AM

I hope you get a refund.
Did you try to enclose a link? How come 1 of 21?
I wouldn't mind this lens either. Lost out twice already in fact.

Seb

JimmyDranox · 08-07-2013, 09:46 AM

If you cannot send it back, a solution would be to cover the scratches with black paint, or with a fine permanent marker. This way you will have no loss in image quality, cause the scratches are small, and covered in black will generate very little difraction.

pentaxoli · 08-07-2013, 12:24 PM

Here in the German forum was the link, unfortunately this was removed.

21 (!) St

Here are the next two offers from this seller:

SMC Pentax - A* 300mm. F4 Obiettivo Star 300mm. f.4 n. 5566450 | eBay

SMC Pentax - A* 300mm. F4 Obiettivo Star 300mm. f.4 n. 5947687 | eBay

**seventhdr** · 08-07-2013, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by pentaxoli

On ebay I bought one of these 21 SMC-A * 300mm 4.0. The joy was great when the parcel was delivered this morning. When I held the lens in the hands, the disappointment and the anger was great.

Enclosed is a photo of the front glass

It's a very good lens. The m\small imperfections, scratches, should not affect the overall performance of this excellent lens.

Regards

Chris

DSims · 08-07-2013, 12:51 PM

If it takes good photos and doesn't have fungus, then patch it up like JimmyDranox said. But first complain to the seller and try to get a partial refund, or send it back.

Your photograph of the damage is good evidence, so you have a strong case.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-07-2013, 01:25 PM

I doubt those wee scratches will effect that fine lenses performance at all.

But they should have been mentioned by the seller.

siamthai · 08-07-2013, 01:28 PM

I suggest you do it the most simple way and open a case at eBay. You ought to get a partial refund

08-07-2013, 08:28 AM	#1
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08-07-2013, 09:36 AM	#2
bassek Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 706	I hope you get a refund. Did you try to enclose a link? How come 1 of 21? I wouldn't mind this lens either. Lost out twice already in fact. Seb

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JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	If you cannot send it back, a solution would be to cover the scratches with black paint, or with a fine permanent marker. This way you will have no loss in image quality, cause the scratches are small, and covered in black will generate very little difraction.

08-07-2013, 12:24 PM	#4
pentaxoli New Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Here in the German forum was the link, unfortunately this was removed. 21 (!) St Here are the next two offers from this seller: SMC Pentax - A* 300mm. F4 Obiettivo Star 300mm. f.4 n. 5566450 \| eBay SMC Pentax - A* 300mm. F4 Obiettivo Star 300mm. f.4 n. 5947687 \| eBay

08-07-2013, 12:50 PM	#5
seventhdr Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,443	Originally posted by pentaxoli On ebay I bought one of these 21 SMC-A * 300mm 4.0. The joy was great when the parcel was delivered this morning. When I held the lens in the hands, the disappointment and the anger was great. Enclosed is a photo of the front glass It's a very good lens. The m\small imperfections, scratches, should not affect the overall performance of this excellent lens. Regards Chris

08-07-2013, 12:51 PM	#6
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	If it takes good photos and doesn't have fungus, then patch it up like JimmyDranox said. But first complain to the seller and try to get a partial refund, or send it back. Your photograph of the damage is good evidence, so you have a strong case.

08-07-2013, 01:25 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833	I doubt those wee scratches will effect that fine lenses performance at all. But they should have been mentioned by the seller.

08-07-2013, 01:28 PM	#8
siamthai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Svealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 172	I suggest you do it the most simple way and open a case at eBay. You ought to get a partial refund