[joachim]

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.

See my reply to the Zeiss 32 thread. I am not surprised.