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Looking at a used craigslist Canon 17-55 IS USM 2.8 tomorrow. What to look for?

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Old 09-02-2009, 09:41 PM
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Looking at a used craigslist Canon 17-55 IS USM 2.8 tomorrow. What to look for?

I know some have dust inside the front element. Any other glaring issues I'd be able to check with a few test shots?
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check if the IS motor sounds ok. and if its actually working

check how smooth the zoom is. it should get kind of sticky around ~40mm

check for any mold inside the lens

check if it focuses ok
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Check for sharpie on it if the owner tried to cover up scratches.
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Thanks, I've put together a number of test shots to see how focus, the IS, and IQ across the field look. I'll bring my laptop too just to see.
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