Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer Telephoto Zoom Lens - Grey Market non US Product: What is "Grey Market non US Product" mean and how does it effect the product or service?
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However, with grey market, there is no factory warranty since it bypassed the normal manufacturer's supply chain. The retailer may offer a similar warranty in house, but the manufacturer will normally not cover it.
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"gray market" doesn't have anything to do with the color of the lens, at least in this case. It just means that it's not sold with the USA warranty. Check out Adorama's FAQ for more info http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=FAQ#Grey%20Market%20Information:
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Yes this is a US market and not grey market. Here is from this add. Hope this helps and it is a great lens. BobBy purchasing Tamron products from an authorized dealer, you can ensure the quality of the product, which will be also covered by Tamron USA's Six-Year Limited Warranty, the only warranty accepted by Tamron USA, Inc. in the USA as of October 1, 2007. In addition, only Tamron products purchased from Amazon.com or another authorized Tamron dealer qualify for Tamron's mail-in rebate program.
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We do not sell any grey market merchandise. The camera is brand new from Nikon USA and it comes with a full one year warranty from Nikon USA.
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The Tamron 90mm macro lens that I purchased through Amazon came with a USA warranty. It was not a gray market item. Some dealers may or may not sell gray market goods but a reputable dealer should give you the choice.
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I bought one with US warranty. I do not know if a gray market lens is available with international warranty. Check at large camera store web sites (like Adorama or B&H).
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Hi, as the other user mentioned, Grey market product is something not authorized to sell in a country but sold. The risk in buying those is, since it was not authorized to sell in a country, you cant claim any support from the manufacturer in that country. If you buy a Grey market Nikon product in USA, you cant get the support from Nikon USA because it was not authorized to sell in USA. They identify this through the serial numbers of the products. These are the only information I know about Grey market products :) The camera and lenses I bought from this seller were NOT grey market products and I was able to register them in Nikon USA website. If it is a grey market serial number and you try to register, you will get an error message saying "Invalid serial number OR grey market product" (I believe that is the only way to figure out, your products are Grey marketed or not). Hope this helps..Please let me know if you have any further questions. Camera and lenses are still working great and I took some good pictures.
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If the lens is sold by Amazon.com, it will be the USA version. If it's sold on Amazon by a third party, verify with them that it is not grey market.
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The one I received was a USA lens with Sigma warranty. It was NOT a "grey market" lens.
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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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Greetings , Thank you for your interest in ordering from our company and for contacting us regarding your concerns. Please be advised, the Canon 55-250mm lens you are inquiring about is Brand New, never used . In addition it is a white box lens , and is removed from an original camera kit to be able to offer you a better deal on it and therefore is in a white box. As always, your satisfaction is our ultimate goal and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us again.
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This is a question suited for the vendor. It seems this vendor is U.S.-based and ships through Amazon, so it is a good bet that it is a U.S. product with Panasonic USA warranty. Some "grey market" items, while genuine products, may not come with a USA warranty but an "international" warranty of some sort which may require shipping overseas in the event of a warranty claim. Check with the vendor to get a definite answer.
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I'm honestly not 100% sure, but I would assume 'non-Canon Retail Box' (which is Black, with red & white writing usually). I don't believe it has anything to do with the operation, everything to do with the presentation (for retail sales). I hope that helps. So long as you are using a crop sensor body, this lens works well. I have a couple for 'close quarter events' (where there are thousands of people, and I'm lucky to get more than 3 to 6 feet away from a couple wanting a photo). And it's considerably less expensive than the 16-35 L (which I love, but don't bring to events).
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Only the 18-55mm EF-S IS STM Lens + EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens are Canon brand. The others (wide angle and 58 mm telephoto) are a brand I wasn't familiar with and actually we haven't used them yet.
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@Ivan, the biggest difference is the warranty policy. Many manufacturers will not provide warranty service in the USA for their products intended for a non-USA market. Typically, Hong Kong and other Asian markets ship excess supplies to the USA for prices that are significantly discounted from USA retail prices. Manufacturers use the non-support policy to discourage the cross-national flow of goods.Having said all this, I do not know what Nikon's policy is towards imports. Please add to this thread if you have more knowledge than I do.
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Not gray market , you can register to canon website this lens. Got my "new"never been use . I am happy and save a lot of money.
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It is my understanding that the warranty is not included if the lens was purchased on the so called, "Grey Market."