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infomama
10-24-2012, 09:38 AM
Can someone clarify this for me. I need to replace my kit lens and the difference is these two lenses appears to be the box. One is a regular manufacturer printed box and the other is just a white box. The price difference is $30. Am I missing something?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/519475-USA/Canon_2042B002_EF_S_18_55mm_f_3_5_5_6_IS.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/585950-GREY/Canon_2042B002WB_EF_S_18_55mm_f_3_5_5_6_IS.html

o_mom
10-24-2012, 09:50 AM
The cheaper one is 'grey market':

"Items marked "USA" are imported and/or distributed by the manufacturer or the manufacturers official licensed importer/distributor and a re warranted by them. Items marked "IMP" are imported and/or distributed by other entities and are warranted by B&H Photo-Video. "IMP" products do not qualify for manufacturers rebate programs. There is no difference in the item itself."

infomama
10-24-2012, 01:40 PM
Thanks for the explanation!

m448
10-24-2012, 02:28 PM
Gray market items were never intended to be imported to the US but other markets so the manufacterer will not warranty the product at all.