Why is this lens half price???? If it is USM IS version, list price is 649 usd in every place ive checked........is it new??? is it IS Version?
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It is brand new, US version. Never used. Amazon does not let many third party sellers list it as brand new.
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It was listed as used. Maybe it was a returned item. Looked new to me. I'm always questioning if used lenses are worth taking a chance, but I have found 2 times, it is worth it. Also consider how easy it is to return on Amazon if there is any reason it is not up to expectations.
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First, please understand I am far from a pro so keep this in mind. To be certain I can answer as best I can and insure I do not missunderstand can you please explain the USM, USM & B piece? This lens is both auto or manual focus.
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Thanks. Yes I see it there, but like some other sites they are asking now more than the MSRP from Cannon. Although this is the closest I have found to the MSRP. I did find it one or two other places, but both were asking $300.All places asking the MSRP or below are out. Thanks for the info. This is almost close enough for me to purchase, depending on shipping costs.
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Amazon tends to raise their price autmatically (?) if there is more interests for the item. e.g. more clicks and page views increases the price. I think the price drop for a bit due the rumor that waterpoof version of this lense is going to be out soon. This is not a water-proof lense but a great one indeed.
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If it is sold directly by Amazon, I don't believe you have an issue. If it's a 3rd party (even selling through Amazon), you should check. Usually it'll say something like "USA Warranty" in the description. And if a lens is significantly cheaper than at the usual places, be doubly suspicious.It's a great lens, but its strength is in the 16-24 range, not as much in the 24-35 range. Since I have the 24-70, that's not such a big deal -- but be aware.
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Yes it is. Actually, I'm thinking about selling this lens. I've used it a total of 2 times. I've found that I just don't use it. You may want to contact me.
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Thanks for your tip. Some sellers (in amazon) do not include "UD" in their description. Should we buy the one with UD lens or without?
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The lens that I purchased was a new one. Having said that it arrived in perfect condition and I have taken so really incredible pictures with these lens. It has become my second fav lens. Also keep checking because Tamron frequently offers rebates , I received $75. Hope this helps.
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What do you mean? Are you asking what comes with this lens(brand new), or are you asking what comes with this lens(the one I am selling)?
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Chen, I have learned that the "UD" designation stands for "Ultra low Dispersion", which is supposed to improve image quality. This was included on the Sept 2009 press release for the "EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS" lens. This date corresponds with the "first available on Amazon.com" date for this version of the lens. So from what I can tell, this is the same as the "UD" version that Amazon and others are selling for around $70 more. The seller, TheImagingWorld, is based in Brooklyn and has an excellent reputation based on feedback on Amazon.com. So it appears that this is a legitimate deal for the same lens, and I am guessing that Amazon would back you up if there are any issues (e.g. this being a gray market lens). I'm going to go for it as soon as I sell my cheap kit lenses.
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I'm starting to think Sony has something to do with this. It is my understanding that Sony owns a piece of Tamron, and Tamron makes some lenses for Sony (55-200 and 18-250). It may be that Sony does not want this lens to compete with it's 70-300 G since the Tamron is nearly half the price. I was looking for this lens to replace the 70-300G, after two bad copies I got rid of it, it's not worth $800.
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I just got an email stating between Nov 1 and December 1. Wow... should I wait for the pancake lens? It's $50 more than the 14mm-45mm...
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Im not selling this, lens. I recently purchased one and it was new. I think somehow this link got sent to the wrong person.
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I bought this lens. I love it. It is made by Canon. I believe the import means it comes from outside the US.
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FYI - this lens (at lease the US version) DOES come new with a hood as well as a very nice $50+ zippered soft case and tripod mount the hood is a twist-on bayonet style similar to all OEM Canon hoods -it is more of a cone-style flat hood, NOT a petal-style hood like the 70-210mm has the case stands out as a high cost, high quality item worthy of housing such an expensive lens the tripod mount is completely solid and becomes part of the lens body - it is many times stronger than it needs to be
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This is a USA lens. Amazon price was competitive (for a Nikon, which I consider somewhat overpriced... But, honestly, it is a much better lens than the competition, based on the comments in reviews on sites such as this AND various photography 'enthusiast' sites (such as photo magazine sponsored sites). I have NOT personally, physically compared to the competition, but I'm happy with the purchase.).