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I just received my "new to me" XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro that I bought off eBay for around $800US. The seller was pretty reputable and the communication during the sale (and post-sale) has been excellent. I just unboxed the item, which arrived undamaged and well-packed. The lens came in it's original box, which was also like new, and with all the appropriate materials (lens caps, pouch, etc) - and even included an UV filter. So, I inspect the lens before I attached it to my XT-3. Right away I noticed that something seems 'loose'. When I move the lens back and forth laterally, whatever seems loose moves with the motion. It is NOT a slight movement, in fact it's rather 'clunky'. So, I attached the lens to the XT-3, and noticed that when I switch the camera on, the movement stabilizes - no more internal movements. The lens is quiet! I took a few shots with it, the lens works perfectly fine. But when I turn the camera back off, the motion/movement returns. Is this normal, or should I be considering a return??? Any help appreciated!

Macheros, Michoacan, Mexico March 2018

I just got an email from Ebbets Field Flannels, advertising their new ball caps. Imagine my surprise when I saw our camera's manufacturer listed. Thought I'd share :

I went with the 'normal' - definitely sufficient for my needs. Ken Rockwell states that the "APD lens adds a non-removable dark-edged filter inside the lens next to its diaphragm. Otherwise it's the same lens as the original the Fujinon 56mm f/1.2. This filter helps improve bokeh wide-open, but also loses some light. It doesn't make this an f/1.2 lens with a smooth aperture edge, it becomes the same as an f/1.7 lens with a smooth, instead of hard, aperture edge."I figured the extra bokeh wasn't worth the $300 increase in price.

Good stuff. You've inspired me. I'm looking forward to trying my old Nikon AIS 55mm f2.8 Macro out... I'll post when I get some proofs.

I just got my new 56mm yesterday, got to try it out this morning. Pretty happy with the swirly bokeh in the second photo. Thought I'd share....

KVDK: You seem to be up on this - I'm wondering if you can help a newbie (to the FujiX, anyway. So new, in fact, that my XPro hasn't even arrived!) I have a Canon FD 35mm f2, the old heavy one with the silver/chrome nose and some lens element yellowing, I'm assuming from the thorium haze associated with these lenses. Should I adjust the white balance on the XPro when I use this lens, or should I consider 'clearing' it? Thanks for any help