ef 70-300mm f/4-5.6 is usm is not capturing photos

[lbazarnic]

I bought a used ef 70-300mm f/4-5.6 is usm and while it seems to otherwise work (IS, AF), it doesn't capture anything on the card... just black. I'm using it on an 80D. Am I doing something wrong or do I need to get my money back?

laurie

[lbazarnic]

I took it out again right now and it does not like M mode. Won't autofocus and I get the black pic. I'd show you an example but you probably know what black looks like...

[ebiggs1]

Yes I know and thought about unlikely settings. The test should confirm one way or the other. In P mode outdoors on a nice day will make odd settings unlikely.
I just think the OP needs to know if the lens, which may be faulty, is truly faulty.

[lbazarnic]

I bought it off ebay. The seller doesn't take returns but I have the ebay guarantee thing. Instead of just filing a claim right away and giving bad feedback, I figured we could try to work together and they've been very communicative. It also bothers me that the IS is so loud. I can hear it even when it's not near my head.

[ebiggs1]

You "I just think the OP needs to know if the lens, which may be faulty, is truly faulty."

Do my test first.