What is the difference between the original packaged lens and the one what is coming in the "white box"? I'm confused about the $200 difference.
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A white box lens refers to a lens that originally came kitted with a camera body and was removed from the Canon box so that we can sell it separately.
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I don't recall which one I got, but the picture quality is very good for this lens. The picture stabilization on/off button doesn't show any noticeable quality improvement for me. Need to keep checking.
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Difficult to say whether or not Amazon does a good job packaging because my lens came from them through a third party supplier (actually local to me here in Phoenix) not directly from Amazon. The packaging was okay. The lens was in its own box, of course, and that was in a far larger box surrounded by those plastic air pouches. Also, as I recall, it was delivered by UPS. On the whole, a not unreasonable delivery and package. The lens was certainly in fine shape. But I do understand the concern - it's a sizable investment.
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Im not selling this, lens. I recently purchased one and it was new. I think somehow this link got sent to the wrong person.
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Brandon. It doesn't say when you asked this question but I figured the answer out. First, I just purchased the last one that a storefront had for $289, so i'm sorry if I stole the lens from you :X. Second, the price is going to be interesting on this lens from here on out. It has been discontinued due to a recently announced new model. The question is how much will this new model cost? To my knowledge that hasn't been answered. I decided to snag it at this price because if the new model is upwards of $400 then it out of my price range anyway. If the new model comes out sub $400 this older model might tank in price. Supply and demand will dictate based on that information. As for big stores, I don't see you having much luck. Most did firesales and liquidated their stock already to mitigate the price risk. I can tell you that this is my first fixed lens for general photography. It hasnt even arrived yet, but when it does I plan to test it out. If its not to my liking I can resell it to you at the price I purchased + the tax I paid + shipping. I would generally just return it but that lowers your chance of it ending up in your hands. If this was a recent post just come back to me and I can show you proof that it hasn't even arrived yet :). Take care!
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It means that the equipment has been repackaged by the seller, which can be done for various reasons. I purchased a "white box" lens kit that the seller claimed was brand new, removed from a larger kit to sell as separate components. What I received was a refurbished lens, worth considerably less. I was never able to get a straight answer from the seller, and returned it. Beware, be sure to ask if you are getting a new lens or a refurbished lens, then inspect it carefully upon arrival.
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Hi, thanks for your question. I'm sorry that you were charged more than you thought you would pay for the lens. In this situation, I'd suggest contacting our Customer Service Team directly as they will be able to see your order and if it was ordered from a seller or directly from Amazon.com. Here's a link to our Contact Us page:
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To the best of my knowledge, it basically means that the lens was part of a bundle from Japan, including camera, lens, accessories,etc. The bundle is broken up and each item is sold separately when it arrives in the U.S. The white box is proof of this. However, they are brand new and work perfectly. I am quite pleased with mine, and the $100 savings makes it well worth it.
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The lens that I purchased was a new one. Having said that it arrived in perfect condition and I have taken so really incredible pictures with these lens. It has become my second fav lens. Also keep checking because Tamron frequently offers rebates , I received $75. Hope this helps.
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If the lens is sold by Amazon.com, it will be the USA version. If it's sold on Amazon by a third party, verify with them that it is not grey market.
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This question is answered in the Q&As; on Amazon. This is a 'white box' unit, which means it was separated from a camera combo pack. I registered mine at Canon for warranty and had no problems. As I understand it from reading other Q&As; and comments, this is the same high quality, new lens. I have no reason to question that, mine was new.
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The lens and the original packaging (manuals, etc) is only 1.2 pounds.That 7 pound figure is probably an overstimation of the shipping packaging, anyway is way too high.
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I don't know the answer, but I'll answer anyway. I bought mine used, from a seller called "anandrav." So I took a chance. The lens arrived in perfect condition. But what I really wanted to say, is that the quality of the images and the general sharpness of the lens has really been eye-opening. I've bought enough things by grey market, that if one turned out to be a failure, I"d still be miles ahead. But, of course, I don;t know the particular seller and your tolerance for risk. I'm a little tolerant. What's the ad look like and who is the seller?
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Basically it's the same lens, the difference is that the cheapest deal is from a camera and lens set, comes in a box that is not the original but the lens is new, they are identical!
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The lens looked new, did not appear to be used. The condition of its packaging was what one expect for a returned item. The Box was beat up and torn and not all information materials were included. I have used the lens for several months now and had no problems. It is a superior lens to the original lens that came with my D40.
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The lens and the original packaging (manuals, etc) is only 1.2 pounds. That 7 pound figure is probably an overstimation of the shipping packaging, anyway is way too high.
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I just got mine. White box apparently means an oversized plain box without any padding at all. The lens can roll around in the box. Come on Amazon, put a little padding in! UPS guy dropped the box with a thud at my door luckily everything seems alright.Came with EF Lens 4.0 disk and Canon Warranty card.