Made in Japan vs Made In Vietnam

simon6z · 11-01-2014, 11:26 AM

At first I thought Japanese hand made are more controlled and more .... oh well guess if they brought a QC to viet it will be the same too

**Weevil** · 11-02-2014, 09:11 PM

Originally posted by Driline

My MIJ-type makes me coffee in the morning. Can your AIV do that? No, I think not.

Actually, I use Canon lens as coffee cups... LOL!
http://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Mug-Camera-Lens-Refreshments/dp/B00NQEEAJ4/ref=...4987865&sr=1-1

**csa** · 11-03-2014, 01:53 PM

Isn't the "made in" basicly where the lens is assembled; rather than where the lens is made?

**monochrome** · 11-03-2014, 02:11 PM

I ponied up the extra money for a MIJ, low-serial FA43 since it was the first Limited and the lens was available when I had the money. The other two I've gotten on deals from B&H. I cannot imagine how the MIJ versions can be any better than these are (especially the 77). I guess the suppositions about coatings and glass blanks formulae is probably gear guy echo chamber.

For my view I don't care. I'm selling everything and simplifying. I have stellar wide, normal and short tele lenses, an FA50/2.8 Macro and I'll get one of the new zooms and the 1.4x TC.

All the new lenses are AIV, aren't they?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
For Canon, 'made in Japan' means 'made by robots'	interested_observer	Photographic Industry and Professionals	22	02-05-2014 06:06 AM
MIJ (Made in Japan) vs others	NitroDC	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	14	01-26-2013 01:54 PM
43mm ƒ1.9 - Made in Japan Vs. Made Wherever today? Quality Issues?	PentaxForums-User	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	6	05-09-2010 01:49 PM
The FA 31mm on the market is made in Japan or Vietnam?	henryjing	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	29	03-20-2010 09:49 PM
Ned Bunnell: no difference between 31mm ltd made in Japan and Vietnam	emr	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	51	03-03-2010 12:04 AM

11-01-2014, 11:26 AM	#16
simon6z Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 84	At first I thought Japanese hand made are more controlled and more .... oh well guess if they brought a QC to viet it will be the same too

11-02-2014, 09:11 PM	#17
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by Driline My MIJ-type makes me coffee in the morning. Can your AIV do that? No, I think not. Actually, I use Canon lens as coffee cups... LOL! http://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Mug-Camera-Lens-Refreshments/dp/B00NQEEAJ4/ref=...4987865&sr=1-1

11-03-2014, 01:53 PM	#18
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Isn't the "made in" basicly where the lens is assembled; rather than where the lens is made?

11-03-2014, 02:11 PM	#19
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I ponied up the extra money for a MIJ, low-serial FA43 since it was the first Limited and the lens was available when I had the money. The other two I've gotten on deals from B&H. I cannot imagine how the MIJ versions can be any better than these are (especially the 77). I guess the suppositions about coatings and glass blanks formulae is probably gear guy echo chamber. For my view I don't care. I'm selling everything and simplifying. I have stellar wide, normal and short tele lenses, an FA50/2.8 Macro and I'll get one of the new zooms and the 1.4x TC. All the new lenses are AIV, aren't they?