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Mar 18, 2021 15:11:42   #
toxdoc42
 
A friend just purchased a new lens and was surprised that it came wihonly a 1 year warrantee. Mine all had 5 year warrantees. Is this a change, or did I have to register it to get the extension?

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Mar 18, 2021 15:44:51   #
1ArtPhoto Loc: Southern California
 
When I registered my new Nikon D5600 earlier this month, the telephone agent told me that it would be only for one year!

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Mar 18, 2021 15:49:34   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
toxdoc42 wrote:
A friend just purchased a new lens and was surprised that it came wihonly a 1 year warrantee. Mine all had 5 year warrantees. Is this a change, or did I have to register it to get the extension?


It was changed a while back.
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-store/shopping-help/warranties.page

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Mar 18, 2021 16:05:17   #
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toxdoc42 wrote:
A friend just purchased a new lens and was surprised that it came wihonly a 1 year warrantee. Mine all had 5 year warrantees. Is this a change, or did I have to register it to get the extension?

Rummaging thru Nikon boxes that I’ve retained, all Nikon USA, I’m getting the impression that lenses are 5 years but bodies are just 1 year and that it’s been that way for at least a few years.

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Mar 18, 2021 16:23:56   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
User ID wrote:
Rummaging thru Nikon boxes that I’ve retained, all Nikon USA, I’m getting the impression that lenses are 5 years but bodies are just 1 year and that it’s been that way for at least a few years.


It was that way for a long time. NikonUSA offered a one year with an additional 4 if you registered the lens. If you check out the NikonUSA website today, they no longer mention the extra 4 years.

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Mar 18, 2021 16:37:46   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
User ID wrote:
Rummaging thru Nikon boxes that I’ve retained, all Nikon USA, I’m getting the impression that lenses are 5 years but bodies are just 1 year and that it’s been that way for at least a few years.


Did you see my post just above yours?
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-store/shopping-help/warranties.page

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Mar 18, 2021 16:43:55   #
toxdoc42
 
This is all a bit disheartening. I don't want to jinx myself, I've never needed warrantee repair, but it is discouraging that Nikon decided to terminate the 5 year extension.

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Mar 18, 2021 16:44:01   #
toxdoc42
 
This is all a bit disheartening. I don't want to jinx myself, I've never needed warrantee repair, but it is discouraging that Nikon decided to terminate the 5 year extension.

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Mar 19, 2021 06:20:20   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
1ArtPhoto wrote:
When I registered my new Nikon D5600 earlier this month, the telephone agent told me that it would be only for one year!


All Nikon bodies come with a 1 year. Some lenses come with a 5 year warranty.

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Mar 19, 2021 08:01:24   #
mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA
 
toxdoc42 wrote:
This is all a bit disheartening. I don't want to jinx myself, I've never needed warrantee repair, but it is discouraging that Nikon decided to terminate the 5 year extension.

Doesn't mean they won't fix it, just not for free. Lenses tend to hold up pretty well, I am using some that are 15 years old, never a problem.

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Mar 19, 2021 08:42:46   #
alexskoz Loc: Scottsdale, Arizona
 
billnikon wrote:
All Nikon bodies come with a 1 year. Some lenses come with a 5 year warranty.


Just purchased my 14 to 24 warranty is five years

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Mar 19, 2021 09:44:54   #
chase4 Loc: Punta Corona, California
 
This is indeed a bit confusing/inconsistent. I've purchased 3 Nikon Z lenses since the first of the year and 2 of them had the 1 + 4 year warranty and the other only the 1 year warranty. The 1 year lens is Nikon's S series and the other two are not S series. chase

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Mar 19, 2021 10:05:57   #
jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY
 
This is the deal.
Nikon changed their Warranty policy in January '21.
All 'new' Nikon lenses will only come with their 1 year warranty. Some lenses from 'older stock' may still come with the 4 year extended warranty. You will see this with the 'logo' on the box. I am buying the Z 24-200. This will only come with the 1 year warranty now. So, if you have a choice from whom you are buying a lens-- have them check the box to see if it comes with the 4 year extended warranty. Get them while you can.

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Mar 19, 2021 11:25:44   #
burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC
 
toxdoc42 wrote:
A friend just purchased a new lens and was surprised that it came wihonly a 1 year warrantee. Mine all had 5 year warrantees. Is this a change, or did I have to register it to get the extension?


This might be a good time to mention the bathtub curve again...

https://www.weibull.com/hotwire/issue21/hottopics21.htm

In summary, if something is going to fail due to manufacturing defects, design defects, or faulty assembly, it will be HIGHLY likely to fail within the warranty period. Otherwise, if the owner/user does not break it or abuse it, it will croak and go belly up after its long and useful designed life.

Since manufacturers' warranties usually do not cover our mistakes or abuse, they're somewhat limited in their worth, IMHO. Extended warranties are worth a LOT to the people who sell them, but usually NOTHING to the fearful consumer. Before anyone buys an extended warranty, THINK:

"What if I put the cost of an extended warranty in a special savings account, instead of paying it to the dealer? And what if I did that for *every item I buy* that has an optional extended warranty? Would I not eventually have a fund that could cover practically any repair or replacement I might need?"

Expressing that thought to the finance person (A.K.A. the "evil closer") at an auto dealer will make them turn purple! They hate it when your logic deflects their fear-mongering.

Most of the technology I have is well out of warranty. I don't buy cheaply built tools or machines. Whatever I use, I researched well when I bought it. So if I still have something, either it still works, or it can be repaired at a sensible cost when I need it.

I have lenses I bought in the 1970s. I have two stereo receivers from the early 1970s that I "re-capped" and cleaned out, and they work great playing digital music. One of our twins' 2009 Prius has 178,000 miles on it and runs like new. Do I worry that the HV battery will need replacement before he graduates from college? No. A new battery costs less than a good replacement used car!

Most of the cars we have bought since 2008 were used. My other son found a 2013 Lexus ES300h with 53,000 miles on it last month. New, it cost $45,595 out the door (original sticker was in the manual). Used, he paid $16,495. The paint and interior are flawless. The engine is barely broken in. Everything on it works as if new. The mechanic found no codes, about 60,000 miles left on the brakes, and maintenance records from CARFAX that show by-the-book treatment at the local Lexus dealer. It is known as one of the most reliable cars you can buy, so buying it with no warranty did not bother him. And yes, he started a "warranty savings account" a while back.

You can save a lot of money when you take the emotion out of purchases... Define your needs and buy carefully. Then treat your things with care and they will serve you well. Do you NEED more than a one year warranty on a new lens? I would bet not.

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Mar 19, 2021 14:08:05   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
billnikon wrote:
All Nikon bodies come with a 1 year. Some lenses come with a 5 year warranty.


Read this.
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-store/shopping-help/warranties.page

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