aftermarket vs original tamron lens how to spot

jrenterprise9881 · 06-29-2018, 11:51 PM

how to spot a aftermarket vs original manufactory Tamron 70-200mm lens

Adam · 06-30-2018, 01:43 AM

There aren't any counterfeit versions of these lenses, AFAIK. It would be a little hard to pull off.

There are "grey market" offerings, which come without warranty but are otherwise genuine. Usually an easy way to spot them is when an advertised price is below the minimum (MAP) price that authorized dealers are allowed to sell at. While sites such as B&H, Adorama, and Amazon proper are all authorized dealers, third-party Amazon and eBay sellers may not be.

Wheatfield · 07-13-2018, 01:19 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by jrenterprise9881

how to spot a aftermarket vs original manufactory Tamron 70-200mm lens

I always thought all Tamron lenses were aftermarket..

**Mikesul** · 07-17-2018, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by jrenterprise9881

how to spot a aftermarket vs original manufactory Tamron 70-200mm lens

This is one of the stranger posts we've had.

mikeSF · 07-17-2018, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by jrenterprise9881

how to spot a aftermarket vs original manufactory Tamron 70-200mm lens

can you clarify how you are using the term aftermarket?

**Larrymc** · 07-17-2018, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by jrenterprise9881

how to spot a aftermarket vs original manufactory Tamron 70-200mm lens

Well down on the side of the lens barrel right in front of the Mfg by Tamron there will be a "Not"

**i_trax** · 07-18-2018, 12:33 AM

if it has Tamron written on the lens it is original Tamron, if it has a different name on it , it is not original Tamron

mikeSF · 07-18-2018, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Well down on the side of the lens barrel right in front of the Mfg by Tamron there will be a "Not"

geez, ive never looked for this.
So you are saying Tamron subcontracted their designs to various 3rd party companies for manufacture?
Interesting. Like Vivitar, I suspect.

**Larrymc** · 07-18-2018, 05:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

geez, ive never looked for this.
So you are saying Tamron subcontracted their designs to various 3rd party companies for manufacture?
Interesting. Like Vivitar, I suspect.

LOL......Gosh Mike you may have a bunch of "Not" lens and "Not" realize it

mikeSF · 07-19-2018, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

LOL......Gosh Mike you may have a bunch of "Not" lens and "Not" realize it

**jhaji** · 07-28-2018, 03:51 AM

No difference other than the USA warranty.

06-29-2018, 11:51 PM	#1
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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	There aren't any counterfeit versions of these lenses, AFAIK. It would be a little hard to pull off. There are "grey market" offerings, which come without warranty but are otherwise genuine. Usually an easy way to spot them is when an advertised price is below the minimum (MAP) price that authorized dealers are allowed to sell at. While sites such as B&H, Adorama, and Amazon proper are all authorized dealers, third-party Amazon and eBay sellers may not be. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	Originally posted by jrenterprise9881 how to spot a aftermarket vs original manufactory Tamron 70-200mm lens I always thought all Tamron lenses were aftermarket..

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Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by jrenterprise9881 how to spot a aftermarket vs original manufactory Tamron 70-200mm lens This is one of the stranger posts we've had.

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Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by jrenterprise9881 how to spot a aftermarket vs original manufactory Tamron 70-200mm lens Well down on the side of the lens barrel right in front of the Mfg by Tamron there will be a "Not"

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i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	if it has Tamron written on the lens it is original Tamron, if it has a different name on it , it is not original Tamron

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mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	Originally posted by Larrymc Well down on the side of the lens barrel right in front of the Mfg by Tamron there will be a "Not" geez, ive never looked for this. So you are saying Tamron subcontracted their designs to various 3rd party companies for manufacture? Interesting. Like Vivitar, I suspect.

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Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by mikeSF geez, ive never looked for this. So you are saying Tamron subcontracted their designs to various 3rd party companies for manufacture? Interesting. Like Vivitar, I suspect. LOL......Gosh Mike you may have a bunch of "Not" lens and "Not" realize it

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jhaji Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,141	No difference other than the USA warranty.