Refurb vs New

DXV_Photo

I'm looking to get the Nikon 24-120 f4 VRII.  I can get the refurb for about 300 under retail from a major online retailer (not sure if mentioning the retailer is allowed).  In you'll experience do you see any downside from buying refurb over retail other then the warranty being only 90 days?

Thanks

Msmoto

I would think a refurb might even be better.  The lens is basically recalibrated by hand  And it should perform flawlessly.  At a discount of over 20% this looks like a deal.

kyoshinikon

Get the Refurb...  I've purchased a lot of referb and never have had a problem...

adamz

+1 to get the refurb!

DXV_Photo

Thanks everybody, it is purchased.  Now the long wait for it to get here.

tcole1983

I have 3-4 Nikon refurbished items.  All have been flawless and all looked and worked like new.  I wouldn't hesitate to get it or recommend them to anyone.

Golf007sd

Thanks everybody, it is purchased.  Now the long wait for it to get here.

+1

Well done I have only purchased 3 lenses new: 35 1.8G, 70-200 2.8 VR II and the 85 1.8G...every other one was from a privet seller. I'm always after the best deal I can get my hands on. Refurbs have always been on my radar.  

SkintBrit

I also would have suggested the re-furb, and wouldn't worry about the short warranty. Just make sure you give it plenty of use during the first three months, so that hopefully any problems show themselves. The only thing in my experience that you have to look out for with a re-furb, is not receiving all and any accessories (like the lens hood) that would normally come in the box of a new example. With the saving you're making however, you have more than enough in hand to purchase them separately.

DXV_Photo

Thanks SkintBrit, I checked the listing before I got it and it comes with bag, lens hood and front and back lens covers so I should be good to go.

Golf007sd

shawnino

Specifically, *slobber*:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/used/850104/Zeiss_1964830_Distagon_T_15mm_f_2_8.html

Not "refurb", but "appears as new" at B&H.
Different from refurb, or same diff?

adamz

maybe a shop demo or someone bought it and took it back to BH. was buying zeiss glass from BH used department in the past and had no problems with it.