Lens Warranty Question

[James R]

I purchased a 35mm Summicron from Bestcameraseller (9 Day Photography) out of Hong Kong. The lens arrived today and it''s beautiful. However, I noticed on the warranty card requires a stamp and signature of the seller. This space is blank. Does this mean my warranty is no good? Is this a "learning moment" for me regarding HK purchases?

 

[Gumby]

In the United States I don't think you need to acutally fill out the warantee card to be covered by a US warrantee.

Where are you?

The good news is that the chances of needing warantee service on a lens should be very remote.

 

[thomaswchapman@btint]

If you have a dated receipt send it in with your warranty application you should have no problems.

 

[James R]

I live in the US. So, I just send the lens and warranty card in for any required service? That's good, even though I agree that it probably won't be necessary.

 

[Gumby]

Things might work differently if it is an "international warranty".

I don't buy "gray market" equipment just to avoid any potential issues. But... I also have never needed warranty service on any camera equipment and I've been shooting since the early 1980s.

 

[James R]

The warranty doesn't indicate country. Just name, address and seller stamp and signature. With Nikon, I never buy gray market because Nikon Service won't touch it.

 

[Gumby]

Same situation with Hasselblad.

I wouldn't worry it if I were you. Have you ever heard/met anyone who needed warrantee service on a lens?

It sounds like you are happy with your purchase. Use it with good health and happiness!

 

[James R]

Same situation with Hasselblad.

I wouldn't worry it if I were you. Have you ever heard/met anyone who needed warrantee service on a lens?

It sounds like you are happy with your purchase. Use it with good health and happiness!

Well, I hate to say this, but I know many Canon shooters who have required warranty work on new lenses. One friend required 3 lenses before he got a good copy. 🙂