a factory refurbished lens (70-200 f/4) from B&H? It has a three month warranty. What should be my concerns?
irish1 Senior Member 277 posts Joined Feb 2007 Location: Arizona More info | Dec 05, 2007 11:52 | #1 a factory refurbished lens (70-200 f/4) from B&H? It has a three month warranty. What should be my concerns? Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70, Sigma 10-20, nifty 50, 50 1.4, 85 1.8, 70-200 4L, 70-200 f/2.8 IS, 430 EX, Manfrotto monopod, tripod and ball head, Tamrac MAS system
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Livinthalife Cream of the Crop  5,118 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2006 Location: Austin,TX More info | Dec 05, 2007 11:53 | #2 I would a lot of people buy used lenses with NO warranty. I did, and I'm alright! lol *knock on wood* -Andy-
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vic6string Senior Member 607 posts Joined May 2007 More info | Dec 05, 2007 12:35 | #3 I would have no reservations about buying a refurb from an established place like B&H. Sometimes refurbs are even better than new as they have already gotten personal attention from a certified tech and have been individually calibrated. That said, I would still rather buy new if the difference isn't too substantial. But if you can save 10-20%, I'd say go for it. Rebel XTi, 430ex, Tammy 28-75, nifty fifty, kit lens, tons of reading, not enough practice, and two gorgeous subjects (my kiddies)
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namasste Cream of the Crop  6,911 posts Likes: 140 Joined Jul 2007 Location: NE Ohio More info | Dec 05, 2007 12:53 | #4 vic6string wrote in post #4445515  I would have no reservations about buying a refurb from an established place like B&H. Sometimes refurbs are even better than new as they have already gotten personal attention from a certified tech and have been individually calibrated. That said, I would still rather buy new if the difference isn't too substantial. But if you can save 10-20%, I'd say go for it. agreed. even more, many "refurbs" are simply store returns items that are brand new but can't be sold as new since they were returns. B&H, Adorama, and other like it are safe bets for this type of purchase. Scott Evans Photography
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AndrewPratt Senior Member  449 posts Joined Mar 2005 Location: Winnipeg, MB Canada More info | Dec 05, 2007 13:00 | #5 I would...but only if it was significantly cheaper then buying a mint used model from our for sale area. Canon Rebel XT, Kit lens & SD800IS
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adam8080 Goldmember  2,280 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, Alabama More info | Dec 05, 2007 13:11 | #6 If you get a good deal, go ahead. I ended up buying my camera with no warranty. Huntsville Real Estate Photography
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bob_r Goldmember More info | Dec 05, 2007 13:12 | #7 I bought a refurbished 70-200mm f/2.8 from Adorama and it was perfect. I used it for about a year before selling it and it was perfect when I sold it. Canon 7D, 5D, 35L, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8, 135L, 200L, 10-22, 17-55, 70-300, 100-400L, 500D, 580EX(2).
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Vortex99 "just got back from therapy... "  2,772 posts Joined Feb 2007 Location: Frozen Tundra of Canada More info | Dec 05, 2007 13:16 | #8 Yes, nothing wrong with getting something refrub. -Peter
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nicksan Man I Like to Fart  24,738 posts Likes: 53 Joined Oct 2006 Location: NYC More info | Only if it was significantly cheaper than a new one.
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T.D. Moderator  More info | Dec 05, 2007 13:18 | #10 I personally would have no problem buying refurbed from a reputable place such as B&H. I've bought two refurbed Dells with absolutely no problem (directly from Dell).
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gasrocks Cream of the Crop  13,432 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Portage, Wisconsin USA More info | Dec 05, 2007 13:18 | #11 |
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