Nikon warranty for cameras & lenses
The short version
Nikon doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole product covered to 1 year. That full coverage is the same as most of the 13 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Nikon's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 1 year
- Partial coverageWhole product1 year
Good to know before you buy
- Only Nikon gear sold by Nikon USA or an authorized US dealer is covered; gray-market imports are not.
- Keep your warranty card and receipt; you'll need them for a warranty repair.
How other brands compare for cameras & lenses
- 1. Tamron65/100 · Full: 6 years
- 2. Sigma54/100 · Full: 4 years
- 3. Canon21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 4. Fujifilm21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 5. GoPro21/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for cameras & lenses.
- CostcoTVs, computers, laptops, tablets, cameras, drones, projectors, smartwatches and cell phones90 days
- REIOutdoor electronics (GPS, cameras, watches, headlamps with electronics, etc.)90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
Show all 12 stores
- RC WilleyMountain West storesOpened computers and camcorders30 days from delivery
- Best BuyDrones, digital cameras, lenses, camcorders and projectors15 days from delivery
- CuracaoSouthwest storesCameras, cell phones, drones, computers, tablets and wearables15 days
- StaplesComputers, laptops, tablets, printers, digital cameras and other technology and business machines14 days from delivery
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesComputers, tablets and cell phones (some versions also list cameras and drones)14 days
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesCell phones, PCs and laptops, tablets, cameras, monitors, printers sold online5 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for cameras & lenses where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Nikon makes
- Binoculars & Telescopes45/100Full: None. Partial to lifetime.
- Golf23/100Full: None. Partial to 5 years.
- Optics & Scopes45/100Full: None. Partial to lifetime.
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