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Smorton:
Greetings:

I was about to order a Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS Lens but I noticed that a search reveals that this lens breaks in two on occasion.  In one instance it occurred when it was opened as shipped from B&H.

See:  http://www.amazon.com/review/R2R8K71...94&store=photo

http://www.sonyalphaforum.com/topic/...for-sel70200g/

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/57414839

Any users of the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS Lens have a similar experience?

Would insurance be warranted with a purchase like this?  Is there any insurance that is recommended?

Any input is highly appreciated.

Smorton

shadowblade:

--- Quote from: Smorton on April 27, 2016, 10:39:44 pm ---Greetings:

I was about to order a Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS Lens but I noticed that a search reveals that this lens breaks in two on occasion.  In one instance it occurred when it was opened as shipped from B&H.

See:  http://www.amazon.com/review/R2R8K71...94&store=photo

http://www.sonyalphaforum.com/topic/...for-sel70200g/

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/57414839

Any users of the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS Lens have a similar experience?

Would insurance be warranted with a purchase like this?  Is there any insurance that is recommended?

Any input is highly appreciated.

Smorton

--- End quote ---

Many lenses are designed so that they break cleanly in two when subjected to a hard impact. It makes for a much easier repair than if it just broke randomly throughout the lens.

Smorton:
I am not sure if I find that comforting.

Thanks though.

Smorton

brianrybolt:
So far my lens is fine.  Although never dropped, it's been in the truck of my car, on the floor behind the drivers seat (in a bag).  Been shooting in hostile conditions - no problem.  Very fine lens.

Smorton:
Thanks.

It must be somewhat isolated.  Or I hope it is.

I think extended insurance is somewhat of a hollow promise although I don't know for certain.

Thanks

Smorton

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