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Are ALL brand new Canon lenses defective?

The only time I had a problem with a lens was with my 135L. It was on my 6D, and refused to focus. The camera had frozen up completely. I followed the IT crowd advice and turned it off removed battery etc... and restarted as if and nothing had ever happened. It's never happened ever again. I think it might have been a 6D firmware issue as I had gotten one of the first batches of 6D bodies.

I accidentally dropped my 24L II off a 4 foot high counter. Half stopped the fall with my foot cracking the reversed lens hood (Which needed replacement) but the lens itself is still working 100% fine optically and suffered no cosmetic exterior damage either. I now stow my camera bag and equipment on the ground whenever I work. It can't fall if it's already on the ground. :)
 
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