How Do You Test a New Lens?

[Kayaker72]

Thanks guys, I needed to laugh at this. Perhaps even at myself.

Btw, amazon lenses are already schedule to go back and another two are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Still no word from Adorama. This will make 8 copies.

[neuroanatomist]

This will make 8 copies.

[DavidEccleston]

Wouldn't it be easier to send Adorama your camera, and have them find you the perfect lens. Ask Helen if she'll do it... should save on shipping.

[neuroanatomist]

Wouldn't it be easier to send Adorama your camera, and have them find you the perfect lens. Ask Helen if she'll do it... should save on shipping.

Actually, not a bad idea, sort of... Perhaps call B&H and Adorama and check their in-store stock level, then take a trip to Manhattan and go through them one by one.

[HDNitehawk]

I wonder if B&H and Adorama would let you bring your lights and laptop in to their break room so you can do some tests.

[Kayaker72]

I definitely laughed at a couple of these.

JRW....the tally is as follows:

• Copy 1 (032): Clicking while operating the zoom ring
• Copy 2 (032): Clicking while operating the zoom ring
• Copy 3 (062): Had AFMA vs aperture issues at 70 mm
• Copy 4 (062): Small bubble in front element (still have this one at home, Adorama has yet to respond to two emails and a call)
• Copy 5 (042): Clicking while operating the zoom ring
• Copy 6 (042): Clicking while operating the zoom ring
• Copy 7 & 8: Arriving tomorrow

Batch "2" doesn't seem to be working out very well for me.

Copy 4 is actually great, except for the bubble.

[Kayaker72]

Quick update...Copies 7 & 8 just arrived. Both are (950), old fashioned caps.

I'll test tomorrow morning or Wednesday night.

[neuroanatomist]

Quick update...Copies 7 & 8 just arrived. Both are (950), old fashioned caps

FWIW, my copy is (951), side-pinch cap, and it's perfect...

[HDNitehawk]

I only had to test three non clicking bubble-less lenses. Bryan went through four on his review. By the numbers you might have the winner in hand.

[Joel Eade]

I just pulled the trigger on a version II 24-70 f/2.8 from B&H....couldn't resist the lower price and rebate together....any tips on what to look for when it arrives?