Is this a grey market or a canon USA warranty lens
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Mine also came in a white box but the box was labeled grey market and no warranty card was enclosed. It was purchased direct from Amazon. I called Canon and was told they will not provide any warranty for a grey market lens.
752152
I just received mine today and this is a "white box" lens. It doesn't come in standard retail packaging (just a white box) but it does come with a USA warranty card inside and I was able to register the lens's serial number on Canon's warranty site. Probably this was originally a kit lens for a 5D Mark III. Amazon ought to note this in the product listing.
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Robert - Only had the lens for a couple of hours - it had quite a bit of distortion at 18mm.. plus the one I received was a "grey" market one.. no us warranty.. and I was not comfortable with that.. so, I returned it. Never used it in the field.. hope this helps..
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Yes to everything if bought new. The one I bought was a US lens with the 5 year warranty. The only difference between a gray market and a US lens is the warranty. 1 year and must be shipped to overseas repair center vs 5 yr US warranty at any repair center in the US.
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Amazon does not source gray market items, so it would come with a USA Warranty. However, if you are buying from any other sellers make sure you verify.
1455071
One is covered by a Canon USA warranty and the other is what some folks call "gray market" and has a international warranty and will not be covered or repaired by Canon USA.The 2 parts are the same.
872813
It does depend upon seller... My 90mm F/2.8 was Canadian... No USA warranty, but at a slightly lower price... I have other Tamron lenses from Amazon sellers that came with the std. 6-yr warranty.... Since I haven't had any issues with Tamron lenses, I don't mind my "grey market" lens... Same quality... The seller noted that the lens would not have a warranty....
245019
The one I received was a USA lens with Sigma warranty. It was NOT a "grey market" lens.
1285388
The 2514A002 is the retail boxed model of the Canon EF 50mm 1/1.8 II for the US and Canadian market. The 2514a011aa is for the Asian market, but is often sold here in the Americas as a "grey market" part. It will work the same and contains the same glass elements, but be aware that there is often no warranty provided for these. For the minimal difference in price, the retail part is worth paying more for due the 1 year warranty.
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Gray market means that this lens is not distributed officially by Canon in the USA, so you don't have warranty of Canon USA, that's why is cheaper.The lens is the same lens, so if you don't care about the warranty go for it.Good luck!
748184
The one I had was not grey market. But that was several years ago. I don't know if Amazon indicates that a product is grey market. I know Adorama and B&H; do.
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The gray market lens is shown in the title as gray market and costs only $1500. The $2699 is USA version and will include the certificate for 1yr + 4Years of warranty. Regards.
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This is grey market, Japanese warranty only. Suggest do not buy it. I checked with the manufacturer's USA office and they will not honour the warranty
42374
Hi, no is not a gray market lens, this lens came nicely packaged and I was able to registered as mine in canon website.
276135
My camera wasn't grey market. It was Nikon USA. Still having troubles with viewfinder focus. Camera is being repaired for the 3rd time. I have a feeling it still won't work properly.
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Check out Tamron's website. They offer a 6-year warranty on all their lenses...parts and labor regardless of where you buy it. Just have to show proof of purchase (original invoice). Don't know if this is true for grey market as well, but worth a phone call to Tamron.
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The one I had was not grey market. But that was several years ago. I don't know if Amazon indicates that a product is grey market. I know Adorama and B&H do.
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Mine does not appear to be gray market. It was however shipped in a box for the body and lens kit with the lens removed. That is it appeared to be a package that was broken up and sold sepatately.