Is someone trying to tell you something?

[ancient_mariner]

When you see a lens for sale online and ask the shop to take some demo shots so you can get an idea about sharpness and contrast, and they send shots that are either blank (beige) or appear to have been hand held for a 1.6 second exposure.

Is this a subtle way of saying "if you're asking these types of questions then this lens is probably not for you"?

 

[mikew]

Some one in the shop wants it after its been reduced,they are putting every one else off

 

[ancient_mariner]

I did get an apologetic email afterward.

 

[ancient_mariner]

OK, pictures received - proper pics this time. Looks like I was right first time.

Are Zeiss the only lens manufacturer that can make a decent quality 5X walk-about zoom?