I sent a camera in for repair, and the service tech mentioned that the taking lens had a small separation. Unfortunately, this was not something that I noticed when I bought the camera.

According to him: 'The separation is a very narrow strip along the edge. I just looked at this lens in the collimator and it looks very sharp. This separation will not affect the photos."

I purchased the camera at what appeared to be a decent market price of $670, particularly since the cosmetics were so good. However, the CLA and other repairs would run an extra $400 or so. I guess I'm having difficulty seeing how the separation won't affect image quality, unless I'm making a point of shooting at 5.6 or 8.0 or less. Ultimately, I don't want to throw good money after bad, as the saying goes.

Is my concern justified, or is it overblown?

Thanks,

Ed