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Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Refurbished)

Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Refurbished)

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Tamron’s attention to detail and community feedback lends to their reputation for constant innovation. The Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Lens is a professional high-speed zoom lens that features in-lens image stabilization, low dispersion glass, and superior performance parameters Read More

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RayF
22210
Apr 15, 2018
I own it and it's probably my most-used / most versatile lens. I've got lots of others to chose from, but this one spends the most time actually mounted to my camera. Nice bokeh too, by the way...
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al.stroh
41
Apr 14, 2018
I'm fairly new to digital photography, and I have a few questions about "grey market" lenses. I have Nikon camera and three Nikkor lenses, and it's all US market, full warranty equipment, all bought new. I've been looking at Tamron (in particular) lenses lately, and the reviews and performance of at least some of them are impressive; even compared to Nikon lenses. I guess I'm just trying to broaden my horizons.
What does "gray market" REALLY mean? Are "gray market" Tamron (or any other brand of) lenses NOT made by Tamron? Are the components (glass, in particular) inferior or of lesser quality? Are they not assembled and calibrated in the same factory as US market lenses? Are they functionally inferior to US market lenses?
I understand there is no warranty, my assumption being that they're made for some other market in some other part of the world. Does that mean they don't come with a warranty no matter where they're purchased or in their intended market?
I've seen that phrase (gray market) several times, always with a negative connotation, but it doesn't say or tell me anything specific about those lenses. Can someone elaborate on the subject?
al.strohActually gray market lenses or cameras are a little different then what was described by @PraxisCat. We list US Warranty products as well as Gray Market so we are very familiar with the market.
Most Gray Market products are Models that were intended to be sold in other markets like in Europe or Asia. Sometimes they will have specific models for those regions so its easy to identify. Sometimes manufactures will send different batches of serial numbers to each region so they can track what is gray market and what is not. The latter makes it hard for the consumer to know if they are buying gray market or not.
One this is for sure as the camera manufacturers are very strict on gray market products. If they identify a product by model or serial number and its gray market you will not be getting warranty from them at all. That is why on Massdrop we are very transparent with our community members what is grey market and what is US Spec. We will always list if the products come with a US Warranty or not. If it does not you will see the tag *International Spec (Gray Market) on the drop.
Cheers.
PraxisCat
219
Apr 14, 2018
Tex-ArozziI appreciate the correction! I neglected to mention the international market also plays a role in what is defined as "grey market." One of my friends works in warehouse logistics in the states, so my understanding of grey market items largely comes from him. Dummy me, forgot to mention international spec :)
Malenklov
29
Sep 21, 2015
Fantastic lens. I'm happy to see these Tamron and Sigma drops start hitting MD; maybe we'll see a proper photography category soon. If "international spec" means grey market, then the strong dollar is actually pushing this down $100-$200 less on ebay, so it's a bit hard to sign on at even the lowest drop price. Hopefully we'll see MD negotiate better rates in future drops.
But it is a great lens. My copy (and others' too - Tamron seems to have gotten a handle on QC lately) is close enough in sharpness to the phenomenal Canon 24-70 II that it'd be a toss-up between the Canon's slight edge there and the Tamron's stabilization if the two lenses were the same price. So there's little competition when the Tamron is half the price. The VC works well, if not quite up to the standards of current generation Canon IS. Vignetting wide-open is a potential weakness, but mostly at 2.8 and 24mm, which isn't too common unless you're shooting a lot of documentary or street photography.
kcolasacco
30
Sep 24, 2015
MalenklovThe lens is actually the best lens available at this focal length according to DXO mark. I also own it and think that it's great. It's much sharper than the Nikkor version
With that being said though, I still wouldn't buy it from massdrop at this price. The gray market status is of major concern as there's no US warranty but even if that doesn't bother some people, they can find the gray market lens for about $150 or so less just by taking a little time to shop around and they can get the US version at around this price.
It is nice to see them offering the high end Sigma and Tamron lenses now it's just a shame that they're the gray market versions.
al.stroh
41
Apr 14, 2018
kcolasaccoI just read the DXOmark review (thanks for the reference!), and you're right; it's ranked #1 between it, the Nikon and the Sigma 24-70. Impressive. And this lens is, indeed, an SP model, which means it has the good weather sealing and 82mm filter size. I think I see this lens in my future!
I have a pro photographer friend on the East Coast who uses the D800. I have the D810, which is the camera used in t he DXOmark test of the Tamron 24-80 (exact same lens on MD). My east coast friend has the Nikon lens, and she swears by it. I've seen some of her work that I KNOW she used that lens on, and if the Tamron is as good as DXOmark says it is, well ... the telling will be in the resulting pictures.
Well shall see. Thanks to all who contributed to this discussion! It is greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
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