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Discussion in 'Sony Alpha E-Mount Lenses' started by Bobcat, Jan 6, 2012.

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  1. Bobcat

    Bobcat TalkEmount Rookie

    23
    Dec 23, 2011
    Rocky Mountains, Colorado
    I got one of the open box 5N kits from Amazon Wed. afternoon and unfortunately, I think the lens with it is decentered. Bummer to have to send it back as I like the lens otherwise and I love the 5N!

    Not the most exciting sample.

    f/7.1
    20120105-_DSC0039.

    Right corner
    20120105-_DSC0039-2.

    Left corner
    20120105-_DSC0039-3.

    I can see it in most of the test 'scapes I shot. Waaah!
     
    Bobcat, Jan 6, 2012
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  2. davect01

    davect01 Super Moderator Subscribing Member

    7,767
    Aug 20, 2011
    Fountain Hills, AZ
    Dave
    bummer

    That is pretty bad!
     
    davect01, Jan 6, 2012
    #2
  3. Bobcat

    Bobcat TalkEmount Rookie

    23
    Dec 23, 2011
    Rocky Mountains, Colorado
    Yeah, this lens pretty much makes the left corner into oatmeal mush! I did find a reasonable deal on a used 5N, so I have one coming to replace the kit I have to send back... :) 
     
    Bobcat, Jan 6, 2012
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  4. Amin Sabet

    Amin Sabet Administrator

    1,743
    Aug 6, 2011
    Most of my lenses for various systems are decentered to one extent or another, so I don't bother to exchange for dust, minor decentering, etc. Yours looks worse than usual, and I would have sent it back too.
     
    Amin Sabet, Jan 7, 2012
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  5. Bobcat

    Bobcat TalkEmount Rookie

    23
    Dec 23, 2011
    Rocky Mountains, Colorado
    Thanks Amin. Good thing is I found a used 5N and a set of lenses, so I'll be all set when they arrive. :)  I wonder how the old MF lenses hold up so well for decades...
     
    Bobcat, Jan 7, 2012
    #5
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