Question about a refurbished lens

[Teacherbytes]

I recently purchased a used RF 24-105mm f4 L lens and the barrel is a bit wobbly. Is this normal or should I be concerned? I have never had this happen with my other zoom lenses. 

[Waddizzle]

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@Teacherbytes wrote:

I recently purchased a used RF 24-105mm f4 L lens and the barrel is a bit wobbly. Is this normal or should I be concerned? I have never had this happen with my other zoom lenses. 

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If by wobbly you mean the lens does not move in a straight line, then a wobbly barrel is not normal.  

Your subject line says “refurbished”, your posts says “used.”  There are major differences between used, refurbished, and renewed.

[Teacherbytes]

First, the barrel does appear to move straight, but the photos are in focus. Second, the lens is used from KEH.

[Teacherbytes]

The barrel is loose and rattles.

[March411]

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@Teacherbytes wrote:

The barrel is loose and rattles.

 Well that is not normal or proper, the barrel should not be loose or rattle. Personally, if there is still time based on their policy I would contact KEH and attempt to exchange the lens.