I am looking at 24-70 2.8.. I have seen some used Nikons for around $1300.
But the Tamron has also caught my eye. The tamron is $1200 (through end of year with rebate) or $850 grey market out of Hong Kong or $900 grey market out of Canada .
I had assumed I would have ship the lens back to HK or Canada for repair but I have seen discussions about Tamron having a 1 year international warranty. Anyone have any experience with Tamron warrenty service, either in US or overseas?
With the Nikon - is the warranty 1 year or 5 years? If I buy used but get the original bill of sale should I expect any problems if it needs service? I have seen pro's selling used lens that were just sent in for a service/tune-up. What does that cost? I am leaning more towards the used Nikon but was curious to what it costs to get lens serviced to keep them in top shape.
But the Tamron has also caught my eye. The tamron is $1200 (through end of year with rebate) or $850 grey market out of Hong Kong or $900 grey market out of Canada .
I had assumed I would have ship the lens back to HK or Canada for repair but I have seen discussions about Tamron having a 1 year international warranty. Anyone have any experience with Tamron warrenty service, either in US or overseas?
With the Nikon - is the warranty 1 year or 5 years? If I buy used but get the original bill of sale should I expect any problems if it needs service? I have seen pro's selling used lens that were just sent in for a service/tune-up. What does that cost? I am leaning more towards the used Nikon but was curious to what it costs to get lens serviced to keep them in top shape.