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Matt
I'm buying a new camera lens in a few day, and its cheaper to buy used or refurbished than it is to buy a new lens. I just don't know the difference between the two?
Answer
Here is my 2c of information. What it all comes down to is warranty protection and pricing.
Refurbished lenses should be as good as new, but they are refurbished because something wasn't right in the first place and the factory had to "repair/refurbish" it to make it like new. Yes, they can be a bit cheaper in price, but the warranty attached to it is far less than a new lens.
I use (USA) Nikon & Tamron lenses on my D90. Nikon has a 1 yr warranty with an additional 4 free years to the original purchaser only. Tamron has a 7 year warranty to the original purchaser. Both of them have 90 day factory warranties on refurbished lenses, so far as I know. I won't save a few $$$ to cheat myself out of 5-7 years of warranty protection. I am spending the little extra money as an "insurance policy" in case something does go wrong.
Used lenses have NO warranty. As for both Nikon and Tamron, once you buy a used lens, you, the 2nd (or later) purchaser, have NO warranty with the manufacturer. It is non-transferable. It breaks-you pay full repair costs. Now, to be fair, I have purchased used lenses from private parties. I also paid far less than brand-new prices for them, but it is (and always will be) a gamble which I knowingly take. So far, so good-no issues with my used lenses.
Depending on your camera purchase, buy the best body you NEED and invest in the best LENSES you can afford. The lenses will outlast the body overall, as technology and innovation will force the camera makers to produce better cameras that will still use the lenses you have today. I am using Nikon lenses (manual, not digital lenses) that were made in the 1970's with terrific results and I got them used for very little money.
There you go... good luck!
Here is my 2c of information. What it all comes down to is warranty protection and pricing.
Refurbished lenses should be as good as new, but they are refurbished because something wasn't right in the first place and the factory had to "repair/refurbish" it to make it like new. Yes, they can be a bit cheaper in price, but the warranty attached to it is far less than a new lens.
I use (USA) Nikon & Tamron lenses on my D90. Nikon has a 1 yr warranty with an additional 4 free years to the original purchaser only. Tamron has a 7 year warranty to the original purchaser. Both of them have 90 day factory warranties on refurbished lenses, so far as I know. I won't save a few $$$ to cheat myself out of 5-7 years of warranty protection. I am spending the little extra money as an "insurance policy" in case something does go wrong.
Used lenses have NO warranty. As for both Nikon and Tamron, once you buy a used lens, you, the 2nd (or later) purchaser, have NO warranty with the manufacturer. It is non-transferable. It breaks-you pay full repair costs. Now, to be fair, I have purchased used lenses from private parties. I also paid far less than brand-new prices for them, but it is (and always will be) a gamble which I knowingly take. So far, so good-no issues with my used lenses.
Depending on your camera purchase, buy the best body you NEED and invest in the best LENSES you can afford. The lenses will outlast the body overall, as technology and innovation will force the camera makers to produce better cameras that will still use the lenses you have today. I am using Nikon lenses (manual, not digital lenses) that were made in the 1970's with terrific results and I got them used for very little money.
There you go... good luck!
I would like to upgrade from my Canon SD800 digital camera to a semi-professional that might take nicer photos?
Courtney E
I like Canons and Nikons. My last few cameras have been Canon powershots and I've been happy with compact size, features and decent photos. Now that I carry an iphone everywhere which takes ok photos (ie if you just want a quick shot nothing fancy), so I figured I would step up and get something more than point and shoot with more features and a nicer lens. My price range is $250-$400. Thanks!
Answer
Entry level DSLR's run about $600. Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi or Nikon D40/D60/D5000. This is where you might want to be if you're getting serious.
An intermediate step are the super zooms. Canon PowerShot SX10 IS, Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS, Nikon Coolpix P80 all fit the bill. These cameras run from $250 and $380.
So, super zooms fit your budget and entry level DSLR's fit your criteria of more than a point and shoot. You get to choose.
Entry level DSLR's run about $600. Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi or Nikon D40/D60/D5000. This is where you might want to be if you're getting serious.
An intermediate step are the super zooms. Canon PowerShot SX10 IS, Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS, Nikon Coolpix P80 all fit the bill. These cameras run from $250 and $380.
So, super zooms fit your budget and entry level DSLR's fit your criteria of more than a point and shoot. You get to choose.
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