Yep - would have loved to have kept this lens in my kit, but sadly, divorce proceedings bring a sense of reality to all matters photographic! That being said, the A 28mm F2.8 which I now have, is a very fine lens in itself, at a fraction of the cost of the 31, and mounted on the K-01(which I am finding to be a joy to use) balances perfectly.

... thanks for the link Steve

My point is that each and every one of my lenses shows an uneven spread of blades to a greater or lesser degree ... and I have quite a few, believe you me! So how that can suggest there might be some sort of problem I really haven't a clue ... take the lot apart??!

Here's the blade pattern from the 77 Ltd

Just taken a look at my other primes: 43, 77, and 35 macro, and they all show the same slightly uneven spread of blades @f16. A different pattern in each case of course, but all perfectly normal. I can take pics of those other prime lens blades to demonstrate, but can assure you that is the case!

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Here are a couple of photos of aperture blades from rear of lens at f16

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All is very clean and snappy ...
Any more details please let me know ...

Hi there - No problem. I should be able to do that for you later this evening.
Cheers

Correction to description - I have the leather lens pouch, but no box.

I recently acquired an F28mm f2.8, which gives a focal length I am far happier with for a lot of the work I do. Makes little sense to have this fabulous 31 Ltd sitting in a bag unused, so its now for sale.

As the photos show, it is immaculate - not a single mark anywhere, and it performs flawlessly. No box, but has its original front and rear caps - again, unmarked.

I am based in Brittany, so lens will be very carefully packed and can be posted anywhere. Am looking for £725 including postage to UK & Europe.
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Wk-end price reduction to £490 incl postage ...