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I accidentally dropped my Sony SEL20F18G prime lens from a height of about 1 foot onto a linoleum floor. While the lens looks fine externally, I can feel slight movement inside when I turn it upside down. It feels like a component drops into place when I rotate it so that the mount end is on the table, and again if the front end is on the table.

Could this be a sign of internal damage or something to be concered about?

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Certainly sounds like something inside it is broken.

But the proof of the pudding is in the eating. If it still takes good photos, it's probably okay. Would I keep using it as an amateur? Sure, because it would cost me a significant amount to even get it looked at. Would I rely on it if I were a professional photographer? No.

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