Has anyone bought lens form CPW?

[TonyUSA]

Hello,

I am about to buy Canon 100-400 II. Most of the store are about $1,900 but at CPW is about $1,750. Any suggestion?

Thank you,

 

[fmw]

I have no idea what CPW means but the choice you are making is probably the difference between US vs. international (gray market} distribution channels. Check to see if your manufacturer honors their warranty for gray market products.

 

[TonyUSA]

Thank you, Fred. On the web site said that all stores suggestion by CPW are Canon US dealer and have US warranty.
Here is the link of Canonpricewatch.com
Canon Camera and Lens Deals

 

[fmw]

Thank you, Fred. On the web site said that all stores suggestion by CPW are Canon US dealer and have US warranty.
Here is the link of Canonpricewatch.com
Canon Camera and Lens Deals

That site doesn't sell cameras. It refers people like you to on-line dealers. If the price is right and the warranty is good there is no reason not to save a few bucks. Personally, I prefer gray market products. The savings are significant and, after 1/2 a century in photography, I've only had one mechanical failure which required me to send a camera to Japan for warranty service. The 2 week turnaround was probably better than the USA distributor could handle.

 

[TonyUSA]

Thank you, Fred.

 

[TonyUSA]

The lens should be here tomorrow and will give it a try.