Precautions when purchasing Canon lenses overseas...

[asterixsg]

Hi all,

Having found that the prices of most Canon Lenses are relatively cheaper overseas (HK, Shanghai, in the US etc.) than in Singapore, I am tempted to buy a lens during one of my business trips.

Will be taking the usual precautions like :
1. Reputation of the camera dealer
2. International Warranty
3. Trying out the lens with my camera for focussing etc.
4. Checking the date code on the lens

Anything else to watch out for ? What other precautions do you experts suggest ?

Any tips, much appreciated.

Cheers.

 

[Orange Garfield]

i would like to know if anyone willing to share any tips abt it...

Btw, how can i check the date code for the lens?

Thks!

 

[asterixsg]

Please check this article to understand more about the Lens Code.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Lens-Aging.aspx

This is a good website to read about Canon lenses - albiet heavily biased towards 'L' lenses and why not ?