who is the manufacturer of this lens?
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Voigtlander/Nokton - in Nagano, Japan. You can find a video on youtube that shows a technical tour of the lensmaking process for this lens.
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Cosina. All Voigtlander branded lenses for micro four thirds cameras are now and have always been manufactured by Cosina. Voigtlander is a leased brand name that Cosina has paid the rights to use. These Voigtlander branded lenses are exceptional in quality. The manufacturing plant in Nagano is a Cosina.
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The 35mm f/1.8 G AF-S DX lens was made in China too. Had that one for two+ years now and it's been my primary glass on my D90. Never had an issue with it! It is also a great lens...
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The one I have is made in Thailand - like Withlin, I've found it a very good lens - it's the one I use most of the time
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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!
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No, the thow main lenses are, but the others are not brand... chinese I think
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I do not know what it means. The lens is manufactured in Thailand. The Sony I have, A7s was manufactured in Thailand too. The new lens I got , a 24-240 was made in China. The 24-70 Vario Tessar is better in quality than the new lens I got but I prefer to have a wider zoom lens, for me it is not practical to be changing lenses. Nowadays most manufacturers are transferring manufacture to other countries to lower costas, most of Apple products are made in China. The only thing I can think about a Japanese version, is that it is the one sold in Japan.
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Don't know -- but I do know it does not stay sharply focused at higher zoom levels after about 1 year of regular use. Never dropped the lens or treated it rough. Just noticed the sharpness disappear after a while. Very disappointed in this lens!
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I have the same question. Does the Nikon camera and lens is by Nikon? It has manufacturer warranty right?
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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.
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It was USA but I don't remember the warranty details as I returned the lens.
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Box says made in japan, Amazon probably does not sell grey market lenses and therefore should have US warranty.Pics with this lens can be seen at my blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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My lens are VR 28 lens and the lens are coated with iridium. Even tho I bought them through here you can look at also from extreme supply. That's where they came from
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We have not heard from Rokinon about a new lens being released as of yet. However, the manufacturer of Rokinon is Elite and they can be reached by calling 800-441-1100
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It is probably a kit lens they've taken out of the kit and selling it separately.
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Ben, I wouldn't buy this lens. I have had two and they both developed the same internal problems. Very poor manufacturing.
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I don't know the answer, but I'll answer anyway. I bought mine used, from a seller called "anandrav." So I took a chance. The lens arrived in perfect condition. But what I really wanted to say, is that the quality of the images and the general sharpness of the lens has really been eye-opening. I've bought enough things by grey market, that if one turned out to be a failure, I"d still be miles ahead. But, of course, I don;t know the particular seller and your tolerance for risk. I'm a little tolerant. What's the ad look like and who is the seller?
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My best guess is that it's a grey market lens. Several of those companies sell them at very low prices. Be careful as they don't have US warranties. A quick google of the business name will usually tell you what you need. A good price just as long as you never need service. If you do, you're screwed.