70mm Ltd. Oily Aperture Blades

**bestcoast** · 11-23-2020, 11:22 PM

Hello,

Recently purchased a 70mm Ltd. as part of a package with a 15mm and 35mm Ltd. I gave them a quick look over, but discovered that the 70mm had some residue on the blades when I got home. Should I return it, or negotiate a different price?

Thanks for your input!

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ZombieArmy · 11-24-2020, 05:47 AM

Oily blades are not usually a problem unless they're preventing the blades from opening and closing for a shot. I'd say try to negotiate a lower price because of the future servicing it'll need.

If there's no issues like decentering then I don't see a reason why a full return would be needed. Just my 2 cents.

**pentaxus** · 11-24-2020, 08:51 AM

If you like taking pictures in cold weather you will probably need to have it serviced.

**Michail_P** · 11-24-2020, 12:38 PM

Very oily blades are a bit of a problem, because they prevent the aperture from opening and closing nicely and quickly. If the conditions are “right” there’s a chance of haze in the lens, which would be a problem. There’s also a chance they don’t get to the exact spot you want, but I wouldn’t request a full refund if the price was low.

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11-24-2020, 05:47 AM	#2
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Oily blades are not usually a problem unless they're preventing the blades from opening and closing for a shot. I'd say try to negotiate a lower price because of the future servicing it'll need. If there's no issues like decentering then I don't see a reason why a full return would be needed. Just my 2 cents.

11-24-2020, 08:51 AM	#3
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,313	If you like taking pictures in cold weather you will probably need to have it serviced.

11-24-2020, 12:38 PM	#4
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Very oily blades are a bit of a problem, because they prevent the aperture from opening and closing nicely and quickly. If the conditions are “right” there’s a chance of haze in the lens, which would be a problem. There’s also a chance they don’t get to the exact spot you want, but I wouldn’t request a full refund if the price was low.