Lens servicing for Tamron

[eugene_nyc]

http://shashinki.com/blog/2008/03/04/tamron-sp-17-50mm-f28-a16n-ii-short-review/

According to one of the post, Tamron has 2 production plants, Japan & China. Lens from China are having bad QC, and most of them are having AF problem.

Not sure how true it is, but just some info to share with you guys here.

I'm planning to buy Tamron 17-50mm. But the Tithes closing down rumours holding me back. eerrrrr........

 

[doubleace]

Bro,

if you planning to get the Tamron 17-50mm you can try this link

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=370620

 

[sherwoei]

Any idea who is doing the lens servicing for Tamron now?

 

[eugene_nyc]

I emailed to Tamron JP to check on this.
They advised to confirm on local warranty, keep the warranty & receipt.

What I heard is, they are going to change to another distributor.

 

[EK1688]

Plan to buy Tamron A20 since there is no new distributor then have to look around for another brand. Any recommendation? I am using Canon EOS 450D.:dunno:

 

[n0eln0el]

I emailed to Tamron JP to check on this.
They advised to confirm on local warranty, keep the warranty & receipt.

What I heard is, they are going to change to another distributor.

nice.. and thanks
did they say how long it will take to change hands?

 

[eugene_nyc]

nice.. and thanks
did they say how long it will take to change hands?

Nope.. No further detials.

 

[kamikaze]

You got it from John 3:16, right?

When I went down to try the 28-300VC this Tues, they said that Tithes is still maintaining the dealership, just changing name... They said they'll sort out the mess with Tamron after they make the name-change. Something which I'm very skeptical about...

It's precisely this reason why I'm holding off getting the 28-300VC for now...

If just name-change, the people still the same.
Service still the same, then no point getting this brand, it might have same old problems again.... Change soup don't change herbs, useless.... :thumbsd:

Risky to send items for servicing, cause a forumer still can't contact them, hope he/she may get his lens back....

 

[sherwoei]

Any other shop does lens calibration?

Thanks.


sher woei

 

[n0eln0el]

created a thread in DP
they says my lens got problem

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1031&message=28386556

can i send my lens to oversea branches for calibration?

 

[kqkhlj]

Anyone got updates on tamron support? Planning to get that 70-200 F2.8 if there is a change in the service centre, if not will get the canon version 1.

 

[sriram]

As above, anyone knows any news about the status of tamron service / support here yet? I'm about to get one but if we're going to be left in limbo for the next 5 years I'd rather play it safe and get (an overpriced) canon.

 

[ardaan]

Yesterday I went to John 3:16 and heard rumour that Shiro may take over distributorship of Tamron. Hope its true, as lens prices may come down.

 

[blurboiboi]

http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/data/lenses/list_tid.html

it is mention in this page that JEL Corporation Far East Pte. Ltd. is the distributor for Singapore....

does it mean if our tamron lens has problems (eg focusing issues) we could go to them??

 

[n0eln0el]

ahh i see an email address there
thanks

 

[blurboiboi]

ahh i see an email address there
thanks

yes... they reply on a Sunday!!! surprisingly...
their reply for my email...

**************************************

Dear XXXX



You are right! We have just been appointed and are in the midst of taking over the business.



You can send in your lens for servicing at our office in Changi. Pls bear with us as we are not completely ready. But our Technical Manager, Josua, will be more than happy to look into your lens.



Our address;

JEL Centre

11 Changi North Way



Thks & rgds

YYYYYYYY

**************************************

seems like there's tamron support in singapore already!!!!

 

[eugene_nyc]

yes... they reply on a Sunday!!! surprisingly...
their reply for my email...
**************************************
Dear XXXX
You are right! We have just been appointed and are in the midst of taking over the business.

You can send in your lens for servicing at our office in Changi. Pls bear with us as we are not completely ready. But our Technical Manager, Josua, will be more than happy to look into your lens.

Our address;
JEL Centre
11 Changi North Way

Thks & rgds
YYYYYYYY
**************************************

seems like there's tamron support in singapore already!!!!

Hi Blurboiboi, thanks for your update. :thumbsup:

 

[blurboiboi]

Hi Blurboiboi, thanks for your update. :thumbsup:

no prob... will be bringing down a lens on monday for recalibration... see how are they gonna handle my problem: nothing at all, recalibrate on the spot or sent it back to japan....

my lens problem: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=391788

will post an update then....

 

[n0eln0el]

what time will you be going down tomorrow?

 

[blurboiboi]

what time will you be going down tomorrow?

prob in the morning... why wor??..