New to me lens: I just received it today, advertised as EXC +. On inspection, there is a speck, light and about a millimeter long on the inside of the front element. Outside the image...

flyboy61 Loc: The Great American Desert

I just received it today, advertised as EXC +. On inspection, there is a speck, light and about a millimeter long on the inside of the front element. Outside the image area, because I am using it on DX cameras. Second, I thought I was ordering a VR lens, because at 84, I need all the help I can get. Question: are the issues I have mentioned worth a return and exchange? Thanks

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

flyboy61 wrote:

I just received it today, advertised as EXC +. On inspection, there is a speck, light and about a millimeter long on the inside of the front element. Outside the image area, because I am using it on DX cameras. Second, I thought I was ordering a VR lens, because at 84, I need all the help I can get. Question: are the issues I have mentioned worth a return and exchange? Thanks

The speck is nothing, but the vr is if they told you it had vr!

NMGal Loc: NE NM

The lack of VR might be an issue.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

flyboy61 wrote:

I just received it today, advertised as EXC +. On inspection, there is a speck, light and about a millimeter long on the inside of the front element. Outside the image area, because I am using it on DX cameras. Second, I thought I was ordering a VR lens, because at 84, I need all the help I can get. Question: are the issues I have mentioned worth a return and exchange? Thanks

What lens did you get and who did you get it from? Anyone can rate a lens any way they want. Will the presence of the speck always bother you even is it is not visible? If so return it. Is the price you paid acceptable for this lens with that flaw. If it is not priced with that flaw in mind, return it. VR won't help for sports and wildlife. But if you primarily shoot static images at lower shutter speeds and lack a rigid stance consider returning it. If you are concerned about VR due to your age, how heavy if your camera/lens combo? It may be too heavy regardless of whether the lens has VR or not.

SteveInConverse Loc: South Texas

If images don't show the speck/artifact, I wouldn't worry too much about it. If you got it from KEH or BH, I would let them know about the mark.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

flyboy61 wrote:

I just received it today, advertised as EXC +. On inspection, there is a speck, light and about a millimeter long on the inside of the front element. Outside the image area, because I am using it on DX cameras. Second, I thought I was ordering a VR lens, because at 84, I need all the help I can get. Question: are the issues I have mentioned worth a return and exchange? Thanks

Yes, return. You're not satisfied, as well as you'll want the VR. Get a return authorization and return / exchange for the lens you actually meant to buy. Don't wait or rationalize.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

flyboy61 wrote:

I just received it today, advertised as EXC +. On inspection, there is a speck, light and about a millimeter long on the inside of the front element. Outside the image area, because I am using it on DX cameras. Second, I thought I was ordering a VR lens, because at 84, I need all the help I can get. Question: are the issues I have mentioned worth a return and exchange? Thanks

The speck is really nothing, regardless of format.
If you expected a stabilized lens that is an issue. If it doesn't say it is stabilized that is your problem for failing to read the ad.
If it does say it is stabilized and it is not then return for your money.

FalconChase Loc: Canton,Ohio, USA

CHG_CANON wrote:

Yes, return. You're not satisfied, as well as you'll want the VR. Get a return authorization and return / exchange for the lens you actually meant to buy. Don't wait or rationalize.

. Yes! Return it or you’ll always be unhappy with it.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

flyboy61 wrote:

I just received it today, advertised as EXC +. On inspection, there is a speck, light and about a millimeter long on the inside of the front element. Outside the image area, because I am using it on DX cameras. Second, I thought I was ordering a VR lens, because at 84, I need all the help I can get. Question: are the issues I have mentioned worth a return and exchange? Thanks

Return it, it was not as advertised.

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

Yes!

BebuLamar

If you want VR then you should return it to get the VR.
As for the speck I don't think it affects the image but that not because you have DX camera.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

That speck makes no difference at all.

stan0301 Loc: Colorado

Use it - if you see an issue then you have one - if you don't then you don't

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I started to use vr around 2006. It helped, but minimally. Around 2014 I got a lens with the new generation vr. The difference is amazing. The older generation gave me about 1/2 stop of help. The new generation gave me 2-3 stops.

If the lens you got is an older model I wouldn’t expect much from vr. If it’s a newer model I would send it back for a vr version.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Return it and get the lens you actually want.