Where to buy a lens for my D7200
Mar 7, 2018 22:02:07 #
The choices are a 70-300 in mint condition from Roberts (370$) or a refurb from Nikon (400$).
Mar 7, 2018 22:14:53 #
Mar 7, 2018 23:11:06 #
1frostygun wrote:
The choices are a 70-300 in mint condition from Roberts (370$) or a refurb from Nikon (400$).
Get the refurb. You have a 90 day warranty and you KNOW its a USA product. Used lenses could easily be grey market.
Mar 7, 2018 23:38:58 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
1frostygun wrote:
The choices are a 70-300 in mint condition from Roberts (370$) or a refurb from Nikon (400$).
You can get a refurbished AF-P 70-300mm without VR for $179 from B&H. This lens is for DX cameras only. 90 day warranty. And be certain your camera's firmware is current for this lens. The prices you quoted are most likely the ones with VR. Regardless, if you get VR or not. Refurbished is the best choice.
Mar 7, 2018 23:42:55 #
Mar 8, 2018 00:02:59 #
1frostygun wrote:
The choices are a 70-300 in mint condition from Roberts (370$) or a refurb from Nikon (400$).
The question is, which 70-300? There are several.
Mar 8, 2018 07:17:57 #
1frostygun wrote:
The choices are a 70-300 in mint condition from Roberts (370$) or a refurb from Nikon (400$).
I purchased an af-s 4-5.6 70-300 g VR ED IF in "excellent" condition on Tuesday. It will arrive today.
Be aware that there are currently 5 models of the 70-300mm in the Nikor line.
Differences in apertures and availability of switches (af/mf, VR on/off) Price difference of new runs from +/-$200 to +/- $800. Refurb and used prices drop from there.
I'll post here tonight after I get the lens and get a chance to play a bit.
Mar 8, 2018 08:36:18 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
CHG_CANON wrote:
You want a VR version regardless of where you purchase.
Absolutely get vt!
Mar 8, 2018 09:14:44 #
I am buying the AF-S VR IED. My question is about the preferred vendor for a lens that is considered “mint” by one vendor and “refurbished” by another.
Mar 8, 2018 09:29:58 #
1frostygun wrote:
The choices are a 70-300 in mint condition from Roberts (370$) or a refurb from Nikon (400$).
Does Roberts provide a warranty?
Mar 8, 2018 09:51:17 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
Make sure you’re comparing the same model lens. Also look at KEH. They are having a sale today 10% off lenses.
BTW I thought Roberts was expensive for what I saw in used lenses.
BTW I thought Roberts was expensive for what I saw in used lenses.
Mar 8, 2018 09:51:53 #
Mar 8, 2018 10:25:50 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
1frostygun wrote:
The choices are a 70-300 in mint condition from Roberts (370$) or a refurb from Nikon (400$).
Refereb from Nikon
Mar 8, 2018 11:21:53 #
I purchased a none VR Nikon 70-300mm from Roberts for $85. It is tack sharp
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Mar 8, 2018 11:27:04 #
mas24 wrote:
You can get a refurbished AF-P 70-300mm without VR for $179 from B&H. This lens is for DX cameras only. 90 day warranty. And be certain your camera's firmware is current for this lens. The prices you quoted are most likely the ones with VR. Regardless, if you get VR or not. Refurbished is the best choice.
Buy the very same refurb from Cameta Camera (www.cameta.com) and you get a full year warranty
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