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12-03-2014, 02:54 PM   #16
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Some say the F version is sharper than the later FA and DA versions, but its AF is louder. Anyway, you should write to the seller, maybe get a partial refund. Its a wrong product that they sent. And its older than the one you thought you were buying. But if it works well, has good IQ, then keep it. I mean, depends how much you overpaid for it, but you won't save much sending it back and then looking for another lens. Partial refund, I advise.

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Checked ebay "Sold" prices. FA going for $180-$230. F going for about $125. I'd return it and get the real thing for the money you paid, or negotiate a $75 refund to keep it if you're happy with the F. Bottom line is you don't want to overpay as you'll lose later if you decide to sell it (I've done this before once or twice and regretted it).
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I like the F's because they looked like they were made for the U.S.Army.
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