Is this lens made in china?? Or is it made in Japan? I have two other lens for my GH2 one of each, and the one made in Japan is notably better...
1852095
Mine is made in Japan. Even though I am an Olympus-camera-body fan, I have a few Panasonic micro 4/3 lenses in my collection due to their IQ (image quality).
1852096
I'm not sure where was it made from. But when I use this, I'm very happy. Its quality is OK for me. I don't care where it comes from.
646070
Panasonic is a Japanese company. Thus I would assume that most parts for the camera are made in Japan. However, not all the parts are made in Japan. For example, it has a Leica lens, which is made in Germany.
1778221
I don't know for sure, but I assume it's manufactured in Japan. Hope this helps, it's a very good lens.
646069
These are now made in China but if you get lucky some older stock are still made in Japan. There are several reviews about the difference and it's about half and half about the picture quality of the Chinese made model. Who knows you might get lucky. Cheers.
1690493
it is due in part to the exchange rate with the Japanese yen. These lenses are made in Japan.
1274290
This is in line with the rest of the gold ring pro Nikon lenses. The barrel is metal along with the internal workings. Made in Japan. High quality and designed for a long service life. Check the Nikon web site for more details.
844443
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
1146239
The camera says made in Japan. I have found this camera to be amazing when I don't want to carry my big camera or am not able to (concerts). A little extra time spent truly learning the functions of the camera will save you headaches later.
2158305
YES, it is made in China. That said, I have no qualms with it, and am very satisfied: I previously owned both the Tamron and the Pentax 18-250. The difference was very small between the two 18-250, and yes, the new 18-270 is an improvement! I am very satisfied, and it is my all-rounder.
1323924
I could be wrong, but I believe designation between the VL and VM have to do with which lens come with that particular kit, and that the body is the same. I just pulled out my Magnifier and the a65 I've got says Made in Japan, though the lens says made in Thailand. hth
1743180
Yes that lens is made in Japan. "Made in Japan" is printed on the lens.Mike
43377
I do not know ? I think it is Japan. They have manufacturing there. There is a New York office, BUT, they do not make lenses there, just the USA office.
1900889
Japan from all I can find. I thought I saw it on the camera at some point. It is on the box and the extra lense I bought.
1742972
I'd also return it if I saw that it was made in China.One of the main reasons I sold my Fuji s6000, and bought the Canon S5, was because the Canon was made in Japan rather than in China. I have a 4MP Fuji 5100, made in Japan, which IMO takes better pictures than the 6MP Fuji s6000 which was made in China. Also the fit, finish; the entire overall "feel" of the Japanese cameras is far better IMO.
426758
Scope and Zoom eyepiece are made in Japan. The optics are of high quality and what I have come to expect from Pentax. I use it as a grab and go astronomical spotting scope, which is a most demanding use.
368559
look dude..mabe in vietnam better than china alright...i just got one canon sd970 is made in japan lucky..but 1 pixal was red out.,must be sending back for warranty
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.