Is the 5 year lenses warranty worth it?

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Is the 5 year lenses warranty worth it?

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drumbo

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Hi, I am new to the forum, although long time lurker
I am moving away from Sony DSLR and looking into Nikon or Canon. I have been reading a lot about the two, but this is not my question.

I am wondering what the 5 year warranty of Nikon lenses worth it. Most other (including Canon) only come with 1 year warranty. Is that significant? How often you end up with manufacturing or material defects after the first year? (accidents and other use/abuse are naturally not covered) If one wants to purchase additional 4 years on another lens only with 1 year warranty, how much would that be?

Any opinions and suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Posted 2 years ago #
aslightdelay

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It's insignificant 'til you need it. Speaking strictly for myself, I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

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Don't forget to see if your credit card has some added benefits such as extended warranties. I used my AMEX and got an extra year. I think other cards have something similar. Check it out.

Canon or Nikon,, either one will do just fine.

Posted 2 years ago #
IndyGeoff

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for about 40$ for a 3 year mack warranty (for a lens between 1k and 2k$) .. i would go for it

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Drab

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IndyGeoff said:
for about 40$ for a 3 year mack warranty (for a lens between 1k and 2k$) .. i would go for it

Have you actually used a Mack warranty?
http://photo.net/filters-bags-tripods-accessories-forum/00JKJu

http://www.amazon.com/3-Year-Service-Plan-Digital-Cameras/product-reviews/B0009YDNGA/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R11VE6UMICZ2LI

Google around.
Their cred is 50% at best, and that means worthless. I am not going to pay someone to possibly, maybe, if they feel like it, fix my equipment.

The whole point of a warranty is financial insurance and piece of mind. Even if they fixed your problem 66% of the time, it's worthless.

If your "insurance" itself needs insurance coverage, you need a better policy.

Posted 2 years ago #
warprints

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I have about 40 years experience with SLR cameras. Never had a problems with a lens that required it being returned under warranty. That said, I agree with aslightdelay that I'd rather have a longer warranty than not, but I'm not going to pay extra for the warranty.

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IndyGeoff

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Drab, The first link you posted is from 2006. The second link shows a person (from 2009) that was happy and those from 2005-2007 that were not.

It seems that your links prove more that this is worth it than not.

For 40$ I would do it looking at the 2 links you provided. /shrugs

*edit - I carry idiot insurance on all my gear, so if I drop it or it is stolen I am covered, yet for 40$ I would still get it as another layer of protection.

Posted 2 years ago #
TaoTeJared

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I had the aperture blades wiggle loose - or maybe I dropped my bag :) about 4 years into owning a lens and sent it in not knowing for sure if it would cost me or not - Nikon fixed it, cleaned it, put a new zoom grip on it and all for free! Like others said, it is not much unless you have to use it. When you do though, Nikon is great.

I would never pay extra for a warranty unless you are traveling, put it through hard use, or are around water where you do expect it to get wet.

Posted 2 years ago #
drumbo

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Thanks Guys, very useful!

Posted 2 years ago #
acm332

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All I can say is this. I bought my 18-200 VR soon after they came out (I was on a wait list) from my local Authorized Nikon Dealer. There was no extra charge for the 5 year warranty, and after more than 4 years of use, I just had to send it back for repair... You decide.

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