I have searched the forum and cannot find anything on this.
I wanted to buy a 50mm f1.4 lens from MS color. Just wondering will they give me a good copy always or must I verify myself (actually I also don't know how to verify). Also, how much is a reasonable filter for this lens? Thanks in advance
Hiya maisa,
MS color good shop. BUT regardless, always beware of the salespeople, regardless of the shop, becos it is a zero sum game:
U pay less = salesman earn less,
salesman earn more = u pay more.
Always do your homework before jumping in to buy- If u too lazy to do that, get ready to 100% pay higher than market rate, but it will not be too high off if u buy from these reputable specialty shops: can't say the same if u go to shops where there're lots of tourists like lucky plaza, etc.
For your lens, I normally ask for 2 copies, and I check:
- focussing speed, focussing error
- dust in lens
- scratches, cuts, signs of previous use.
and I'll take the better of the 2.
Normally, the workflow is like that: U do your homework for the lens/ body, so the salesman can't make mincemeat outta u, so u get good price, but u still get minced on the accessories as they have plenty of inhouse brands or other 3rd party brands u never hear off...
Luckily, u have your clubsnap bros: Again, do some research on which filters u want- zoom in to 2 brands so u know the price and the quality, dun do too many or u will blurr.
Here's a headstart:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263716
Hope it helps.
God bless.
Metta Life