Is this a good price?

[Whisperer]

Saw canon 100mm f/2.8 for $479.00 brand new, shipped. Is this a good price? I need your feedback before I buy. Thanks.

 

[BlueCorn]

Yes, but make sure that it's a US version and double check the store with http://resellerratings.com

It's $490 at B&H

 

[Whisperer]

Ok, thanks. But what is the non-US version and why not?
(I just called the company and they said that it is not the US version). Also, B&H is out of stock.

 

[vbjimmie]

try looking on cameratown.net

Non-us versions can be harder to find sharp copies.

 

[SpinningHat]

The difference between US and Non-US versions is in the Warranty. Canon USA will not warranty your lens if something happens during the warranty period. They are usually a little less expensive for the import lenses, but not worth the hassle if it fails and it could have been covered...

 

[Whisperer]

That's the reason for choosing the US version? No warranty? That doesn't make sense.

 

[BlueCorn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15442261#post15442261 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Whisperer
That's the reason for choosing the US version? No warranty? That doesn't make sense.

No - you've got it backwards. If you live in the US and you buy the non-US version, you have no warranty. The reason for buying the US version is the get the warranty.

 

[Whisperer]

That makes more sense. Spinning hat said it backwards.
BTW, it is also 490 at Adorama, also out of stock.

 

[vbjimmie]

check out the buy and sell section on fredmiranda.com



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