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 03/14/2008 08:56:08 AM · #1
What are your thoughts on buying a company refurbished lens? Pros, cons?
 03/14/2008 09:18:01 AM · #2
Originally posted by jpochard:
What are your thoughts on buying a company refurbished lens? Pros, cons?

bought one referb (85mmPC) it was as advertised / absolutely perfect & clean
though truth be told i would only do it for a manual lens
ones with motors built-in i would buy new ..
03/14/2008 09:24:00 AM · #3
specifically, this is a Canon lens from Adoroma if anyone has experience with them.
 03/14/2008 10:17:25 AM · #4
In some ways it might be an advantage.... with the apparent sample variation, it might be good to have one that has been checked out by Canon. I think they still have a 90day warr but not sure.
 03/14/2008 10:32:39 AM · #5
Well...I jumped in and made the order. I ordered the Canon 17-55 2.8 IS, got overnight delivery (from Monday, so I'll get it Tuesday), and a 2 yr. Mack Warranty. I believe I got a good deal. A pretty good combination of a good price but from a known source and with some warranty coverage. I purchased the warranty because the refurbished only comes with a 90 day warranty. I've read a lot about the warranties, with some mixed results. The price, however, was very low so I went with it.
 03/14/2008 02:48:12 PM · #6
This lens will be very nice to have for our Easter event at church. We have terrible lighting in our church and this was one of the reasons I wanted a lens like this.
 03/14/2008 03:03:47 PM · #7
I ordered a refurbished Canon lens from Adoroma about a week or two ago. I love it, it is prefect. I have had no problems! Congrats on the new lens.
 03/14/2008 03:16:47 PM · #8
I bought two refurbished canon lenses from adorama. 70-200 f2.8 IS, and my 100 f2.8 macro. Both are flawless and very sharp. I have been very happy with them, and saved a few bucks.
 03/14/2008 03:33:43 PM · #9
The thing about buying refurbed lens from Adorama, is that you need to look at wether it states, refurbed by Canon, or just refurbed. Any and all lens that says refurbed by Canon I would buy in an instant. I'd hesitate alot to buy one that just says refurbed.

Matt

Edit to fix my wording.

Message edited by author 2008-03-14 17:50:17.
 03/14/2008 03:53:29 PM · #10
I hate posting this link, but I guess i'll share... //www.adorama.com/Search-Results.tpl?op=searchresults&searchinfo=Refurbished%20By%20Canon&comparison=wa&Startat=21 all refurbished by canon, and alot of great buys.
 03/14/2008 05:29:26 PM · #11
Most refurbs have the same warranty as the new item. If this is true with the lens you are looking at the savings may be worthwhile.
 03/14/2008 10:59:28 PM · #12
Originally posted by faidoi:
Most refurbs have the same warranty as the new item. If this is true with the lens you are looking at the savings may be worthwhile.


Actually, this one is refurbished by Canon, but Adorama says only comes with a 90 day warranty. New warranty would be 1 year, I believe.
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