...third lens came today - same model as the first, but this time a definite fault.
... very restricted travel on the focus ring, a few degrees of turn (from infinity to 1 metre).
described as in good condition, 4 out 5.
...for those keeping score
England 10
Japan 7
France 0
...low score may get better - depending on recovering the cost. It was the most expensive of the three.