a_c_skinner

I think this is just internet "hysteria". I can't see the magic despite looking. The 35/1.4 is no longer a darling of the internet since the 33/1.4 which is optically very different of course.

Do you use f16 often? There is little reason for this. If yes, and you need it I'd consider service, if not then not.

It looks like salt water exposure and I'd return it.

I'd probably sell my 23/2 and keep the 27/2.8 were it not for the fact that it was in a single box package with the X-E3 and it seems silly to split them up. I do prefer an aperture ring, but the lens is optically very good indeed.

Apologies if you've read this story on another forum but it is worth re-telling. Sunday 6th - X-E3 fails to start up Monday 7th - Book a repair on line (actually it was probably late on Sunday) Tuesday 8th - Prepaid packing material arrives Weds 9th - I post the camera Thurs 10th - Arrives at Fuji, new main board fitted, dispatched via carriers Friday 11th - Nothing! Sat 12th - Camera arrives and appears fixed. Emails and texts at every stage. Only complaint is that the carriers told me it would arrive Monday 13th and it arrived early about a hour after they emailed me with a new time. The biggest delay was me not sending it by return of post. Andrew

The 55-230 is Ok. Mine was sharp, AF was ok and the only issue was the modest aperture. I upgraded out of vanity mainly,