Nikon "Imported" lenses

redgillesredgilles Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
edited April 18, 2006 in Accessories
Hi, this may be my first post here-I've been lurking and learning for a while. I'm about to order my D50 in the next day or two (ABE's of Maine, body only) and the lens that comes with the D70s ( I gather 18-70 is a much better choice than the 18-55 that comes with the Kit). My question is, B&H has Import lenses that are a little cheaper, is it worth saving the $$ for the potential hassle if there is a problem with the lens? Also- I have a Nikon 80-200 f2.8 for my 6006 film camera. Any feedback about using that lens on the D50?
Thanks
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  • SeymoreSeymore Banned Posts: 1,539 Major grins
    edited April 16, 2006
    NO... You only get a one year warranty, thru the dealer. And, after the warranty, sometimes Nikon USA will not even touch it. If you buy a USA lens, you'll get a 5 year warranty. IMPO, it's with the few extra $$$ of a US copy.
  • ridetwistyroadsridetwistyroads Registered Users Posts: 526 Major grins
    edited April 18, 2006
    I'd buy the us. I have, and would again.

    Same reasons as Seymore, warrenty. I USE my lenses too much not to have that.
    "There is a place for me somewhere, where I can write and speak much as I think, and make it pay for my living and some besides. Just where this place is I have small idea now, but I am going to find it" Carl Sandburg
  • redgillesredgilles Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited April 18, 2006
    Thanks for the input
    Thanks. My D50 body is on it's way with the 18-70 US lens. I appreciate the input.
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