CLOSED: Canon 28-135 f3.5-5.6 IS Kit Lens

[linque]

I have a Canon 28-135 f3.5-5.6 IS that came with my 40D that I bought last year. There is some dust inside the lens, so I'm letting it go for $200.00. I would prefer to sell it locally so that you can check it out first. I don't think the dust has any effect on the pictures, but I do want you to be aware of it. Everything else about the lens is perfect -- no scratches on the lenses or body, AF works. Front and rear caps included.

Here are some pics I took using the lens at Yosemite in September 2009. All have had basic editing (WB, exposure, contrast, etc...) done in Lightroom.







The reason that I'm selling it is that I want either the 24-70 F2.8l or the 24-105 F4l.

[linque]

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I think I scared everyone away with the mention of dust. I'm afraid I spent one too many windy days at the baseball field. I don't think it has any adverse effect on the pictures, at least none that I've seen. And it's super cheap. :)

[linque]

Hard to believe it has this much dust on the inner lens, and it still takes decent pictures. After posting this, I probably won't have a single PM to purchase this lens. It looks horrible with the light shining on it like this. I think I'm going to take it apart as an experiment if I don't hear from someone soon.



I'm sure some of you have seen this already, but for those that haven't seen the invisible pencil, check this out. Here's a quote from the blog... "Yes, that’s right, the camera has a pencil rubberbanded right across the middle of the lens. Look back at the original photo… no pencil! So what gives?"

[linque]

I've decided to take the lens apart as an experiment. I'll be sure to post some pics of the disassembly, and the frustrated look on my face as I try to reassemble it. It will probably end up as a paperweight in the end.

[ext237]

Originally Posted by linque

I've decided to take the lens apart as an experiment. I'll be sure to post some pics of the disassembly, and the frustrated look on my face as I try to reassemble it. It will probably end up as a paperweight in the end.

Hold it right there buddy. Don't brick it, call me. I won't give you $200 for a dusty lens, but I'll give you more than its going to be worth if you ruin it. :)

[linque]

Nah. I gotta take it apart now. Curiosity has got the better of me.

Sorry I missed the photowalk today, but I was helping to rearrange our server room. Had to make sure they didn't mess with my database servers. ;)

[linque]

Wow... After watching this video, I think I'll just hang on to it dust and all.