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Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 wobble - okay?

Hey guys.

I won an auction of a used Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 (first one) on eBay for a pretty decent price (1020€ in Germany). The seller declared it like new, today I got it and the first thing I noticed is the extreme wobble of the tube, both retracted and extended. I made a video of the wobble.

I also have a 24-120mm Z and this one does have very little wobble but never like this example of the 24-70 2.8.

So my question is: is it normal for such a pro lens or should I open a INAD case on eBay (seller was private).

Bonus question: it has also a big speck of dust under the front element. Would you return it only for that? (Pic in comments)

Thanks a lot for the input.

u/hi-wie-gehts — 2 days ago