Canon EF 50mm f1.8

[JonGallucci]

Hi All.

I bought a "New" Nifty Fifty on ebay, from a shop not a private seller, this week and got it this morning. After unpacking it quickly and excitedly I look a look through it and there seemed to be a mark in the centre of it. I tried cleaning it but the mark seems to be inside the glass.

I'm still quite new to photography and this is the first lens I've bought (only used the kit lens up 'till now). I just wanted to ask if this is in any way normal?! I assume not but it doesn't seem to affect any of the image (after only a very quick test).

I don't want to send it back as I ordered it for my holiday next week but I don't want to pay for damaged goods!

Comments and advice needed!

Thanks in advance.

Jon

[dlambert]

If there's really a noticeable piece of dirt / dust in the lens (not sure what, exactly, you mean by "mark"), that really should have been disclosed by the seller. You're right, though, about the effect of the dirt -- it'll be hard to notice it in photos, though I suspect it'll continue to bug you because you know it's there. I'd contact the seller and at least let them know what you're seeing and that you don't think the lens was properly represented. Good luck.