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frank · 03-31-2009, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by Jonson PL

Yes, exactly. Sorry for my poor wording. On the inside of the lens barrel, it is written on the 43 :

(top left corner)

Where on the 77 and 31, it is on the outside of the lens barrel. But was interested, if they also stated "Made in Japan".

As production is stopping from the old factory in Japan, then we will see it; from the new batch of lenses coming from a factory in another country.

Well, the FA50/1.4 is assembled in Vietnam now, and even has Hoya name on the box:

roentarre · 04-01-2009, 01:31 AM

Originally posted by frank

I've had both, but only keep the FA31.

I should have listened to your advice before my acquisition of Fa* 24mm. We came to the same conclusion

frank · 04-01-2009, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

I should have listened to your advice before my acquisition of Fa* 24mm. We came to the same conclusion

Well, at least you got the chance playing an FA star lens

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03-31-2009, 10:24 PM	#16
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by Jonson PL Yes, exactly. Sorry for my poor wording. On the inside of the lens barrel, it is written on the 43 : (top left corner) Where on the 77 and 31, it is on the outside of the lens barrel. But was interested, if they also stated "Made in Japan". As production is stopping from the old factory in Japan, then we will see it; from the new batch of lenses coming from a factory in another country. Well, the FA50/1.4 is assembled in Vietnam now, and even has Hoya name on the box:

04-01-2009, 01:31 AM	#17
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Originally posted by frank I've had both, but only keep the FA31. I should have listened to your advice before my acquisition of Fa* 24mm. We came to the same conclusion

04-01-2009, 10:58 AM	#18
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by roentarre I should have listened to your advice before my acquisition of Fa* 24mm. We came to the same conclusion Well, at least you got the chance playing an FA star lens

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