Does anyone know where this lens is made from? I have 24-70mm and nowhere it says the country of origin. I feel I paid $$$ for the zeiss sticker now.
1014527
Mine is made in Thailand. It is written on the back of the lenses. Look at the ring where the pin contacts are. Just to make you feel better, I do not think you can ever overpay for Zeiss glass. The 55/1.8 is the best glass I've ever owned. :)
1014528
Sorry I took so long to answer! I finally found it on the ring on the back of the lens. Mine reads made in Thailand & the box also reads Thailand! Great lens!! Love mine! Good luck!
1089043
Lens is "Made in Japan" and says so right next to the serial number. It has USA warranty. If the seller is Amazon, then it is for sure not gray market.
662388
Thanks for coming back to respond. I was wondering what actually shipped with the lens.
1979892
I don't know for sure where the lens is made, but of course Nikon is a Japanese company. The lens is a favorite of Ken Rockwell, whose opinions seem to be unanimously followed. If your concern is warranty, not quality, the question is whether the lens is grey market or carries a "usa warranty." The seller should tell you this.
1366886
I have no idea. The whole camera was made in Japan, and there is no indication that the lens was made in another place. I suggest you call and ask. Their number in the US: 800-211-7262.
1690493
it is due in part to the exchange rate with the Japanese yen. These lenses are made in Japan.
935001
Hmmm not exactly sure I know the lens is made in japan. So it's not American made. But I have it and it has been good to me
1345982
I'm starting to think Sony has something to do with this. It is my understanding that Sony owns a piece of Tamron, and Tamron makes some lenses for Sony (55-200 and 18-250). It may be that Sony does not want this lens to compete with it's 70-300 G since the Tamron is nearly half the price. I was looking for this lens to replace the 70-300G, after two bad copies I got rid of it, it's not worth $800.
260836
I'm happy to provide the information as understood, and in checking the data received with my Camera and Lens.The lens is warranted for one year from date of purchase.As for original Samsung item - I would say it is considered an original Samsung product. It has the Samsung trademarked name on the body of the lens. Small print reveals, "Made in China", but that's not unusual for product manufacturing to occur in another country. I might add that it is a great lens - as well as the NX-1100 body. Interchangeability with the stock lens is fast and simple.
1979891
I purchased this lens new about four weeks ago. The nameplate on the lens clearly says "MADE IN JAPAN" below the focal length and aperture rating.
321188
HelloThe lens says Made in Japan on it. I know that all the premium Nikon lenses and pro bodies come from Japan.
941544
I also have heard a few claims here and there that the models made in Japan, for example, are better in some fashion or other though I haven't seen any very convincing evidence of this (is a Honda made in Japan any better than the same model Honda car made in the US?). Buying an imported lens is actually likely to be more trouble than its worth -- you likely won't get a valid US warranty and, unless you're buying from a US shop that has imported the lens, returns or exchanges can be very complicated if not downright impossible. Plus if you're buying from a foreign seller, shipping is typically VERY slow and customs can sometimes be a problem (many sellers cheat by declaring merchandise as "gifts" below a certain amount in order to avoid customs fees but this sometimes doesn't work as planned).
274733
Hello, This lens was discontinued by Sigma some time ago. We do have a used one in great condition in it's original box currently listed on Amazon.Thanks, Chadd
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Robert - Only had the lens for a couple of hours - it had quite a bit of distortion at 18mm.. plus the one I received was a "grey" market one.. no us warranty.. and I was not comfortable with that.. so, I returned it. Never used it in the field.. hope this helps..
860305
As far as I can tell it's manufactured in Thailand. Optically it's one of the best lenses I have, (I collect lenses including an extensive range of Leica glass). I'm not sure why you're asking but rest assured as far as quality is concerned you won't be left wanting.
1712749
The lens (at least mine) is made in Japan, and the barrel movement is as smooth as silk. Nice and crisp, an excellent lens.
624556
I really couldn't tell you. Last one I ordered from Amazon they sent me the wrong lens. I just ordered one thru ebay with no problems!