oh i got use for vignette effect. duno how can it "correct" lens effect? (very rare to use it)

can it correct distortion too?

This post has been edited by Agito666: Feb 5 2013, 10:43 AM

I was wondering when someone was going to say it

Yeah it can correct distortion as well. Quite many profiles there but not all.

Depend on the buyer. Certain buyer don't mind cosmetic while some will. For RM50 more, better get the one which is better cosmetically as you can sell it later at a better price later.

okay :0 cause kinda hard to find 85mm f1.8G 2nd-hand >< now so far what i found is rm1000 for that... or should i just get the 1st hand @ rm1360? or shuold i be patient and let go the current 2nd hand one and wait for a better set

85mm 1.8g 2nd hand for rm1000? why u still talking? go grab it

good deal? because juz missed a deal which is 9/10 pristine outlook good condition for 1050 >< hmm.. i see others normally oso 1100~1150... juz abit gold wording resale value will be about eh same rite? ( extreme care in preserving )

ya, most used ones i see rm1.1k or so...even then also hardly ppl sell.
rm1k already good...gold wording only if u fussy la...but later u want to sell off at rm1k also no prob.

hmmm... okay ba... i proceed with the deal
btw any idea how to check and purchase a 2nd hand lens?

1) Check front and back elements. ( Method : use light reflect here there... need magnifier or anything ? )
2) Check focusing ( Speed? sound? accuracy? )
3) Check image from shots? ( but how to? @@ )
4) Check exterior...

^ correct?

Before doing any of that, ask the seller for the serial number. Call up Nikon to see if there's any prior repair done to the lens or anything.

hmm.. the serial is below the made in china word rite? so just phone them and ask can already? nikon service centre ?

ei, if rm1.1k for good wording condition one vs rm1k with abit wording drop off.. isit eh rm100 worth? or lets say reduce to rm1050.. rm50 worth for the gold layer of paint? =X

This post has been edited by BlizzardCraft: Feb 6 2013, 12:55 AM

1.) Bring a torchlight (bright white light) to check for FUNGUS and dust when open the aperture blade.
2.) Smooth mechanical function of the aperture blade (open and close smoothly), no grease marks/leakages
3.) Check focus ring, smooth when turning or not.
4.) Yeah, front and back elements coating (got scratch or not)
5.) Focusing mechanism (sound, accuracy)
6.) Check images from shots (check for backfocusing, observe can focus accurately on the subject that you point with focus point, increase/decrease aperture to check bokeh/ depth of field)
7.) Check exterior (any dented part around metal mounting and lens body, metal connector pins etc)
8.) Request purchasing receipt and most importantly warranty card (looks like a nikon paper with serial code)

Don't hesitate anymore, good deals wait for no man...if you are okay with topping up RM50 for a better gold wording (which is more presentable, at lease can know owner has taken good care of it)

Sharing some experience from newbie. Cheers

okay fungus with torch light , its like a white patch rite?

btw with f1.8G how to check aperture blade smoothness?

and it seems like the wording not so bad after all.. the gold wording pic below



Thx for ur advice ya

Wow, the gold words can fade so easily? Owner must be holding there a lot, or poor quality ._.

If not mistaken, that whole part can be replaced by Nikon. But price quite expensive, definitely more than RM50.

holyjolly, btw he said he left only the lens and hood and filter only wor, no receipt and all... how ah? ><

hmm... from the pic it shows fading off d?

delete.

This post has been edited by akupunye: Feb 6 2013, 09:52 AM

Warranty slip is preferable since it is like IC card for the lens itself.you won't know whether the lens is from oversea, stolen item, used item for few times or not. However, all depend on your justification.

Yes it is little bit of fading if not mistaken. Or else it is too dark which is insufficient to make the make the wording shine.

hmm.. what about selling off when its without receipt and box? he's offering just the lens and hood and filter... box and receipt warranty card all dont have wor... will that be a problem now/future?

i always suspect ppl who sell lenses basically by itself only.
considering the 85mm 1.8G only came out in malaysia about 6-7 months ago...there is no real reason to *lose* everything else.

hmm.. means resale value will be there still even without receipt la?
btw checked with the nikon centre.. the serial number not in record, means this grey lens / from other country... not repaired before... without receipt and warranty card also can get repairing from nikon service centre Malaysia...
but from his profile... saw him selling a D3000 with box oso lah, and a wide angle tolkina...