Sorry for all the questions!!

[BVC4us]

I'm still trying to buy my 55-200 lens. How do I know if it is a grey market lens? I'm sorry if this is a silly question but I don't want to buy something that wouldn't be good. Thanks again for your insight.

 

[ukcatfan]

If it is a reputable camera store, it will state something like "import" or "no USA warranty" or something similar. They typically would not use the word grey market.

 

[disneyboy2003]

ukcatfan is right. If you check on the B&H Web site, they will specifically note whether the lens is "USA" or "Imported".

Here's the link to a search on the B&H Web site for your Nikon 55-200mm lens: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=nikon+55-200mm&N=0

Specifically, note the 5th and 6th search result. Those are your lenses. The 5th one says "Imported" and is $5 cheaper than the 6th one that says "USA".

Here's what B&H has to say about US vs. Imported / Grey Market items:

Items marked "USA" are imported and/or distributed by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's official licensed importer/distributor and are 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 manufacturer's rebate programs. There is no difference in the item itself.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/GreyMarketStatic.jsp​

Hope that helps!