Factory refurbished lenses?
Mar 15, 2021 12:34:27 #
I have a Nikon 16-80mm F 2.8 DX lens which we bought refurbished from Nikon. We paid $599 for a lens which new would be $1068, because Nikon was offering deals on their refurb lenses. it had a 90 day warranty and came in a white box, not the usual Nikon gold box. But it performs just like a brand new full price lens.
As I have mentioned here before, Nikon refurb lenses have a tiny raised dot at each end of the serial number, so if you ever buy a lens and it has those dots, you got a factory refurb.
As I have mentioned here before, Nikon refurb lenses have a tiny raised dot at each end of the serial number, so if you ever buy a lens and it has those dots, you got a factory refurb.
Mar 15, 2021 12:45:05 #
Mar 15, 2021 13:07:48 #
brooklyn-camera I wrote:
95% of my Canon L glass is factory refurbished by Canon. You still get the full warranty and being refurbished I think you are getting a lens that has be checked out better than a new production line one. Also you save a few bucks too.
I agree
Mar 15, 2021 15:10:27 #
I have several refurbished lenses, mostly from Nikon, but from some of the 3rd party manufacturers as well. I also have bought a few refurbished camera bodies. I have never had a single problem with any of them and they have all appeared 'as new'. One of my camera bodies actually had 2 shutter actuations total and none have had more than a few hundred. I'm guessing that most of the lenses have had a similar experience. With the reliability of gear that we have now I wouldn't worry much about the lack of a long term warranty. The money saved is well worth it. Buy the lens and just be happy with the good deal.
Mar 15, 2021 21:09:02 #
billnikon wrote:
I am sorry to disappoint you but Nikon refurbished... (show quote)
I was given that information by the Nikon regional sales representative. He lived in and was based in Los Angeles area, and covers California and Nevada. He was at a local Northern California dealer's special "Camera weekend" where some major (Canon, Nikon, etc.)distributors were offering products ( new, refurbished) at lower prices than usual. Years ago I visited the Nikon So. California repair facility to drop off my camera for warranty service and was given a brief tour of the work area. There were many electronic work stations with various machines, and a large area with boxes and drawers supposedly filled with replacement parts and components. Since you worked there you know what actually happened. My refurbished camera bodies and lenses have all worked well.
Mar 16, 2021 06:47:42 #
miked46
Loc: Winter Springs, Florida
most of my lens are refurbished or bought from KEH/MPB and I am completely satisfied.
Mar 16, 2021 21:43:10 #
I've also purchased Canon refurbished bodies and lenses with no issues at all.
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