Price too good to be true??

happygodavid · 09-10-2009, 09:55 PM

I'm in the market for a Tamron 18-250mm lens... I'm wondering if I'm seeing something wrong here at this link... Tamron A18 AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens - AF018N700 - Buy.com
Something fishy here? Is this the AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) I've read about that many folks say is a great all around lens (the same lens as the Pentax SMC DA 18-250MM F3.5-6.3 ED AL(IF))... ??? What's going on here? I don't want to buy any gray market stuff, and I suppose I'm just looking to this community for help. Thanks, guys.

Damn Brit · 09-10-2009, 10:06 PM

On Amazon it's $499 - http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-18-250mm-3-5-6-3-Aspherical-Samsung/dp/B000IBMQ...2645394&sr=8-1
That's where you should be looking if you're concerned about getting scammed. That's usually where you'll find the cheapest price from a legitimate seller.

I've also noticed that the two other sellers listed, have the lens as 'New in Box' whereas the seller you are looking at only lists it as new. It may be a return and might not have warranty.

wasser · 09-10-2009, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by happygodavid

Tamron A18 AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens - AF018N700 - Buy.com

This link goes to a $299 18-250mm Nikon mount Tamron.

Originally posted by Damn Brit

On Amazon it's $499 - Amazon.com: Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras: Books

This link goes to a $299 18-200mm Pentax mount Tamron.

Resellerratings.com is a pretty good source for info on a seller.

Damn Brit · 09-11-2009, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by wasser

This link goes to a $299 18-200mm Pentax mount Tamron.

Resellerratings.com is a pretty good source for info on a seller.

Thanks for pointing that out, I clicked on the wrong link. I've corrected the link in my previous post now.

Good job for picking up on the OP's error also.

happygodavid · 09-11-2009, 08:07 AM

Thanks for your responses, guys. This is exactly why I made this post; I know folks here will have my back. Sorry for the mistake.

The link to resellerratings.com was very useful in regards to the site I mentioned. I'll continue shopping.

**apisto** · 09-13-2009, 11:25 AM

In an effort to be helpful I was going to mention that I got the pentax 18-250 direct from Amazon for about $425 3 months ago. So I looked around for current prices, and B&H has the Pentax version listed as discontinued, Amazon does not list it (as of this writing), and it is not available at the pentax webstore.

Has Pentax discontinued their rebadge of this lens?

09-10-2009, 09:55 PM	#1
happygodavid New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 8	Price too good to be true?? I'm in the market for a Tamron 18-250mm lens... I'm wondering if I'm seeing something wrong here at this link... Tamron A18 AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens - AF018N700 - Buy.com Something fishy here? Is this the AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) I've read about that many folks say is a great all around lens (the same lens as the Pentax SMC DA 18-250MM F3.5-6.3 ED AL(IF))... ??? What's going on here? I don't want to buy any gray market stuff, and I suppose I'm just looking to this community for help. Thanks, guys.

09-10-2009, 10:06 PM	#2
Damn Brit Guest	On Amazon it's $499 - http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-18-250mm-3-5-6-3-Aspherical-Samsung/dp/B000IBMQ...2645394&sr=8-1 That's where you should be looking if you're concerned about getting scammed. That's usually where you'll find the cheapest price from a legitimate seller. I've also noticed that the two other sellers listed, have the lens as 'New in Box' whereas the seller you are looking at only lists it as new. It may be a return and might not have warranty. Last edited by Damn Brit; 09-11-2009 at 12:48 AM.

09-13-2009, 11:25 AM	#6
apisto Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 571	Has the Pentax version been discontinued? In an effort to be helpful I was going to mention that I got the pentax 18-250 direct from Amazon for about $425 3 months ago. So I looked around for current prices, and B&H has the Pentax version listed as discontinued, Amazon does not list it (as of this writing), and it is not available at the pentax webstore. Has Pentax discontinued their rebadge of this lens?

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09-10-2009, 11:37 PM	#3
wasser Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northern ca Photos: Gallery Posts: 427	Originally posted by happygodavid Tamron A18 AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens - AF018N700 - Buy.com This link goes to a $299 18-250mm Nikon mount Tamron. Originally posted by Damn Brit On Amazon it's $499 - Amazon.com: Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras: Books This link goes to a $299 18-200mm Pentax mount Tamron. Resellerratings.com is a pretty good source for info on a seller.

09-11-2009, 12:50 AM	#4
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by wasser This link goes to a $299 18-200mm Pentax mount Tamron. Resellerratings.com is a pretty good source for info on a seller. Thanks for pointing that out, I clicked on the wrong link. I've corrected the link in my previous post now. Good job for picking up on the OP's error also.

09-11-2009, 08:07 AM	#5
happygodavid New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 8 Original Poster	Thanks for your responses, guys. This is exactly why I made this post; I know folks here will have my back. Sorry for the mistake. The link to resellerratings.com was very useful in regards to the site I mentioned. I'll continue shopping.