Tamron's Warranty

[Brownie]

Was checking Tamron's warranty registration requirements when I learned that their North American warranty period is 6 years. Not bad, but it occurred to me just then that I never registered my 17-28, which was purchased with the A7 IV the day the camera was released in December of 2021. I sent an email and asked if I could still register that lens since it would still have about 4-1/2 years left. They answered almost immediately that as long as I have the receipt I can still register the lens. That's pretty good!

I also checked the UK and AU periods. Unfortunately, AU is 2 years, but there's no need to register. The UK period is a pretty robust 5 years.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Yes I remember registering my 150 600 G2 gave me 5 years, even though it was supposed to be an import. I couldn't register the 70 200 though, I got told off. Thankfully it came with 3 years from the seller

 

[spudhead]

Better than Sonys warranty then

 

[iain clyne]

Tamron do a good warranty here. Worth registering for.

 

[liggy]

Register enough lenses and you'll get some VIP swag too.

TAMRON | Tamron VIP Club

A membership club for photographers purchasing and registering multiple Tamron lenses.

tamron-usa.com

 

[GT12]

For the first time in my life I feel ripped off to be an Aussie. Maybe we have a reputation for lens abuse.

 

[liggy]

For the first time in my life I feel ripped off to be an Aussie. Maybe we have a reputation for lens abuse.

My Aussie buds tell me "In Australia - eveything tries to kill you"

 

[Brownie]

Register enough lenses and you'll get some VIP swag too.

TAMRON | Tamron VIP Club

A membership club for photographers purchasing and registering multiple Tamron lenses.

tamron-usa.com

I looked into it. I would qualify for the silver level with one more lens. Looking at the ‘benefits’ it’s mostly junk like pins and hats and things I’d never use.

 

[AlphaWorld]

For the first time in my life I feel ripped off to be an Aussie. Maybe we have a reputation for lens abuse.

We get 2 years on many things that are 1 year in other countries - maybe Tamron thought the government legislated 2 years was enough?

 

[Brownie]

On the other hand, you guys don’t have to register, we do.

 

[liggy]

I looked into it. I would qualify for the silver level with one more lens. Looking at the ‘benefits’ it’s mostly junk like pins and hats and things I’d never use.

You do get a nice discount certificate. I understand the VIP tours are really nice. Haven't qualified yet. 1 lens away.

 

[Brownie]

I’d never use it, honestly.

 

[spudhead]

I looked into it. I would qualify for the silver level with one more lens. Looking at the ‘benefits’ it’s mostly junk like pins and hats and things I’d never use.

Tim hats, got a head you can keep it up there, pins I often stick them in my self to see if I am still breathing! what did you expect free lenses

 

[Brownie]

I didn’t expect anything, I wasn’t even aware it existed until he posted it. I don’t wear hats at all. No pins, no nothing. What they should be giving is a Tamron padded storage bag, or a camera case, etc.

The whole point of this it to entice people to buy more lenses. There’s nothing in there that make ma want to run out and spend more.

 

[spudhead]

I didn’t expect anything, I wasn’t even aware it existed until he posted it. I don’t wear hats at all. No pins, no nothing. What they should be giving is a Tamron padded storage bag, or a camera case, etc.

Makes sense at least 30 lenses later you get a padded bag

 

[Brownie]

It’s also free advertising.