This is a 700AUD lens - thus I'd say "prosumer class".
And now guess what ... the guy told me that it was "just not worth to repair it" so I'm getting a new one instead (note - from the outside it was in pristine condition). While I surely appreciate the exchange, this is nuts - another user told me the same story regarding his sample.
Now there are three options here I'd say:
a ) the first production batch was a complete mess (best option)
b ) such lenses aren't even manufactured based on a serviceable design
c ) the service costs are higher than the costs for a new lens
Folks, this is the state of the industry that we are all feeding with our money.
And now guess what ... the guy told me that it was "just not worth to repair it" so I'm getting a new one instead (note - from the outside it was in pristine condition). While I surely appreciate the exchange, this is nuts - another user told me the same story regarding his sample.
Now there are three options here I'd say:
a ) the first production batch was a complete mess (best option)
b ) such lenses aren't even manufactured based on a serviceable design
c ) the service costs are higher than the costs for a new lens
Folks, this is the state of the industry that we are all feeding with our money.