Is refurbished by Nikon good?
Refurbished Nikons are indistinguishable from new. Might even be better, since each one is thoroughly tested by a technician. But I expect a significant price discount to offset the shorter warranty and shutter count.
How can you tell if a Nikon lens is refurbished?
Nikon refurbished products (lenses, cameras, flashes) have the serial number punched with two circular indentations (pin pricks) on either side of the serial number. For example, if the serial reads “. 123456789.” with pin prick marks, it’s refurbished. If it reads “123456789”, with no pin prick marks, then it’s new.
What does Nikon refurbished lens mean?
These products have been carefully reconditioned by Nikon Inc. to meet all factory specifications. Refurbished products may have signs of previous use (minor body wear or other cosmetic indications) but contain all the needed cables, batteries, and other accessories and are protected by a 90-day limited warranty.
What does a refurbished lens mean?
Cameras, lenses, or really any electronic item that has been marked as refurbished is no longer considered “new” and typically means one of four things: it was a demo item, it arrived at the store in damaged packaging, it was returned by the customer, or it had a manufacturer defect.
Will Nikon repair grey market?
Nikon Inc. USA and Nikon Authorized Dealers won’t provide technical support, repair or warranty service on Gray Market products. If you suspect you may have purchased a Gray Market Nikon product, please contact the seller or importer for warranty and service information as well as software updates and downloads.
How do I know if my Nikon lens is grey market?
Remember: the easiest way to recognize gray market is that the product does not include a Nikon Inc USA warranty. Look for, or ask for a Nikon Inc USA warranty whenever you buy a Nikon product.
Is it okay to buy refurbished lens?
The only downside to buying a refurbished item is that refurbished gear may have a slightly lower resale value compared to an item acquired new from an authorized retailer (the resale difference is largely due to the stigma associated with refurbished products and the lack of a retail box).
Is Nikon 1 mount the same as Nikon F mount?
The FT1 mount adapter allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to be used with Nikon 1 cameras equipped with a Nikon 1 mount. The angle of view of an F mount lens mounted on the FT1 is equivalent to that of a 35mm format lens with a focal length about 2.7 x longer.
What is a grey market lens?
A “gray market” camera is one that is advertised for a price significantly less than is charged by the original manufacturer or their authorized dealer.
Are refurbished Nikon cameras worth it?
So, there are often people here who buy Nikon Refurbished cameras and get them with zero, or minimal clicks. Often under 10-100. They look absolutely new, and function as good as, or better than the straight assembly line body. That’s generally what you’ll get.