Second hand lens, should I keep it?

[gilbouk]

I recently acquired a Canon 85mm f/1.2 L II second hand. What a beast of a lens - but coupled with the R6 is very capable and after an initial test produces some great results.

The only problem is that there is some light but noticeable scratching on the surface of the aperture blades, and the edges of the 'petals' looks like the paint has worn off. Should I be concerned?

Re-looking at the aperture blades - with the lens mounted - it seems that the blades open and close momentarily when pointing the camera towards bright windows. Is there any other way to view them so I can take a photo.

Other than that, the lens is in really good condition, glass is perfect with only minimal dust.

I did get it for quite a steal at only £749, however it seems that the rubber coating is breaking down which appears to be a common issue. Does anybody have experience cleaning the remainder of the rubber material off the housing?

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwSovLpE0Gw

 

[Nod]

Is there any other way to view them so I can take a photo.

In M mode, set a long shutter speed and an aperture that shows the wear (if it shows from the outside/front of the lens). That should allow photos to be taken of the wear. I have a feeling that there's a hack to set an aperture on Canons so they can be used with "dumb" teleconverters/extension tubes and reversing rings that should work if the wear is on the inside.)

 

[gilbouk]

In M mode, set a long shutter speed and an aperture that shows the wear (if it shows from the outside/front of the lens). That should allow photos to be taken of the wear. I have a feeling that there's a hack to set an aperture on Canons so they can be used with "dumb" teleconverters/extension tubes and reversing rings that should work if the wear is on the inside.)

Why didn't I think of that .

Here you can see the condition of the aperture blades - what do you think?

ZSC_2474 by Gilbo B, on Flickr

 

[toohuge]

As mirrorless cameras work differently to dslr's, set your aperture and it should close the lens down, make sure you're in m mode or aperture priority at the least to prevent the camera over riding this. Given how much you paid for this lens, I'd send it back if I were you. 749 isn't a huge bargain against one in better condition for circa. 900, if the aperture blades are hitting each other, that lens needs a service. I can't see much change from 200 for a canon service and you'll be back to square one.

 

[Graham W]

Looking at that pic I really wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Donsta]

I think the blades are a non-issue,; but your own hesitation may be more of one if that makes sense. I think you either have confidence in a transaction or you don't.

 

[moggi1964]

Looks okay to me and I have sold around 180 lenses this year on eBay a lot of which I have cleaned the glass and the blades.

Those blades look fine in the image you posted.