Bill, thanks for the reply. I'll be shipping it off for repairs this
week. I really like the lens, can't wait to see the pics it takes
once it's back up to snuff.
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> Dave,
> I've had an AF 85 f/1.8 for 5-6 years now & never noticed the
> conditions you described. It is generally highly rated. The f/1.4 is a
> lens that I've never used, but from what others have said it is
> apparently top of the heap in all regards, but the 1.8 is not far
> behind. Sounds to me as though your lens may deserve a trip to the
> repair shop.
> Bill C.
>
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