Grey imports

[Bunkermagnet]

I do a little photography from time to time, mainly to take nice pictures of the family and grand-daughter.
I use a Canon R6, that I find perfect. My (Canon) lenses are EF mounts, and the current 24-105L is now playing up giving an error. I know I could get it fixed, but I see used ones going now very cheaply (from reputable stores).
I don't though see the point of getting another EF mount lens, when going to RF means I can remove the EF-RF adapter on the camera meaning the complete package is then smaller and less obtrusive.
Having looked at the new RF 24-105L, I see from reputable stores they are about £1200 and what I assume are grey imports (new) for £800.
Do you consider a grey import worth the risk or not?
I accept a Canon lens isn't likely to play up so back up shouldnt be needed, but I also know many stores won't take a grey import as part ex, but should that be a worry?

 

[Hobbit]

I do a little photography from time to time, mainly to take nice pictures of the family and grand-daughter.
I use a Canon R6, that I find perfect. My (Canon) lenses are EF mounts, and the current 24-105L is now playing up giving an error. I know I could get it fixed, but I see used ones going now very cheaply (from reputable stores).
I don't though see the point of getting another EF mount lens, when going to RF means I can remove the EF-RF adapter on the camera meaning the complete package is then smaller and less obtrusive.
Having looked at the new RF 24-105L, I see from reputable stores they are about £1200 and what I assume are grey imports (new) for £800.
Do you consider a grey import worth the risk or not?
I accept a Canon lens isn't likely to play up so back up shouldnt be needed, but I also know many stores won't take a grey import as part ex, but should that be a worry?

I think I saw in one of the photographic forums that there might be warranty issues with grey imports. Worth checking…

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I think the way to look at it, if it goes wrong are you okay writing off £800? If not then pay the extra. If you don't mind the risk..........

 

[Bunkermagnet]

I think I saw in one of the photographic forums that there might be warranty issues with grey imports. Worth checking…

Most certainly the normal UK warranty wouldn't apply.

 

[KenL]

I do a little photography from time to time, mainly to take nice pictures of the family and grand-daughter.
I use a Canon R6, that I find perfect. My (Canon) lenses are EF mounts, and the current 24-105L is now playing up giving an error. I know I could get it fixed, but I see used ones going now very cheaply (from reputable stores).
I don't though see the point of getting another EF mount lens, when going to RF means I can remove the EF-RF adapter on the camera meaning the complete package is then smaller and less obtrusive.
Having looked at the new RF 24-105L, I see from reputable stores they are about £1200 and what I assume are grey imports (new) for £800.
Do you consider a grey import worth the risk or not?
I accept a Canon lens isn't likely to play up so back up shouldnt be needed, but I also know many stores won't take a grey import as part ex, but should that be a worry?

How about a used one from the many used dealers out there?

 

[Bunkermagnet]

How about a used one from the many used dealers out there?

I did look, but a good used one is still more that a grey import..

 

[Hacky]

I currently use a Canon R5 and would definitely change the lens to an RF and not renew an EF fit. I have bought from importers before but thankfully not had any failures that require warranty calls. That said I did do quite a bit of research and was happy about purchasing based upon on the service Panamoz and HDEW seemed to offer.

 

[VVega]

FWIW, I’d recommend using Canon’s “test the lense” service. It was free to have a couple of RF L zooms for a few days. They also then offer a discount/rebate if you buy the model you rented. Personally, I either buy new (again Canon offers various rebates throughout the year) or used from a local shop with their warranty.

Also agree RF is superior to EF via adapter, you get better focus etc.