10 Things to Check For When Buying Used Camera Lenses

Thinking of buying a used camera lens. Want to save some money. Well buying a used lens can be a mind field. So today I will go though my TOP 10 things to look for when buying used camera lenses.
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[@olafzijnbuis]

Nice video When buying a Canon zoom lens you better test the aperture as follows: - Select Av - Dial in the smallest aperture (like F22) - No look into the lens and keep pressing the aperture-close button on the body to repeatedly open and close the aperture. - While doing this move the lens through the full zoom range a few times. Canon lenses use a small flex cable to control the aperture. If it is unreliable you get a Error 01 on the display. This cable can be fixed at a cost. When you really want the lens get a Euro 150 discount to cover the cost of the repair.

[@h.m.siesel7363]

Most comprehensive tutorial on examining used lenses that I've found. Cheers!

[@Neikokeiyan]

Fungi and ND filter thread tips were super helpful! Thank you

[@EliMandarin]

Brilliant! I love your tips! Thank you for sharing.

[@dewittcheng4009]

Thanks.Very informative!

[@screeech1]

EXCELLENT Helpful video! Thanks👍

[@ankurnegi4120]

Thanks.Very informative.

[@Twobarpsi]

Great advice and information!

[@uratasan]

Great information thank you

[@arricammarques1955]

Top posting, mate.

[@bikkiranjitkar2723]

Thank you!

[@AliKhan-1966]

Nice and detailed

[@HaotoAnimeOnPiano]

10:19 Thanks; I thought my camera lens' aperture blades weren't working.

[@PhotoFeaver]

No problem, I'm glad this video helped you out, checking if you're aperture blades work is something a lot of people miss out on

[@user-pt4gf6vk7z]

Thx!

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

💥 No discussion about checking for chromatic aberration.??

[@drtnrao57]

Nice video good.

[@PhotoFeaver]

Thanks!

[@peteru3357]

How you you open and close the apeture blade

[@ashok5591]

Also please tell how to clean lenses so that it will be helpful.

[@joanfilbert3012]

Apparently fungus can even spread from lens to the sensor especially if lens is left on the camera body ....

[@GrahamSEdwards]

Thanks for the video.. well done.. In my case, I'm interested in buying a lens on ebay. I'd like to make sure I can get it repaired by an authorized Nikon dealer, if it ever breaks down. Does the serial number help to determine that the lens was intended for USA 🇺🇸... as opposed to an international version?

[@davepastern]

Only Nikon could tell you this...

[@intensivedan]

Good Guide - No. 4 is first for me. this is the biggest nono

[@YansenHaryanto4547]

what if the lens that I tested with my camera, the IS function is not doing anything. but when I put the camera on other body it works. then, I find another lens with IS and it work on my camera. what could be the problem? camera: canon 600D lens in question: 18-135 IS other lens tested: 18-55 IS

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

why do you recommend using ND filters for landscape photos?

[@davepastern]

testing a supertelephoto lens that doesn't use front filters (drop in gels)? Focus playback and focus set buttons...I know these are specific to Canon's super telephoto lenses (I'm in the process of buying a used 500mm f4 IS L mark 1).

[@RobertMintonPhotography]

Thanks, I have also done well with used lenses. Slightly off subject, I managed to send my lovely Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens flying out of my car boot onto the pavement the other day. Now it wont focus, do you think it could be repairable at an economic cost and do you know any companies that may help? Dont want to throw away if I can avoid.

[@PhotoFeaver]

Thanks for the comment! Honestly I'm not sure if that is an easy or hard fix. your best bet is to have a google and see others who might have had similar issues. Hope you get your lens sorted 🙏🏻

[@AliKhan-1966]

How bad can a lens be to break a deal? (When cost is also a big limiting factor)

[@uratasan]

Is there any evidence for the lens being around a smoker?

[@jessdueat3400]

Seems all used lenses will not pass this test...thanks for the info..

[@kamitGameplays]

thank you, it's a nightmare. I will just buy new lens.

[@rigview]

Can a lens with fungus spread across camera sensor?

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

i have a lens that has some fungus on it. it is a wide range zoom. i leave it on the same camera body permanently. the fungus has not spread to the camera's sensor, nor has the fungus grown in the lens. keeping everything as close to zero humidity as much as possible will arrest any ability to spread.

[@RenoLaringo]

N°11: If the lens happens to show fungus at least make sure they are comestible.

[@HokKan]

Crazy how a list inflated to 10 fails to mention checking for decentering.

[@lena191]

exactly. If you are watching this video and found it to be even remotely helpful, or if you've watched this and called it a comprehensive tutorial DO NOT BUY USED LENSES. It does not even touch on what is actually relevant to watch out for when buying a used lens. Small scratches in the front element are NOT going to affect nor appear on the image. Also, taking a picture at f/22 in the hopes that you're going to see those scratches is preposterous. At f/22 a lot of sharpness is lost and not everything is in focus. Just a word of warning.

[@kwisclubta7175]

10:35 "Making sure the image stabilization works is key, especially with a lens that has image stabilization." Making sure your car is running is key, especially if you have a car. Making sure you feed your kids is key, especially if you have kids. Making sure you brush your teeth is key, especially if you have teeth. LMAO WTF is this nonsense?

[@liauchungren848]

Good advice, well done . @frame25_ren