Originally posted by joele When my new AIV went back to Japan for repair they replaced an optical group, so at least in my case I believe it wasn't imagined ;-) Though the CRK service center in Australia seemed to think it was imagined (but by my request did send it back)...
It is like a different lens now, much sharper..
I have also noticed the big stores don't have stock anymore.. Two ideas come to mind, either Japan have had a few too many come back like mine and are reviewing the assembly process or they are phasing it out..
Why would they be transferring production to Vietnam and then phase the lens out?
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anyway, 31ltd is probably the nicest lens I've shot!
Marvell of a lens indeed. I got lucky and have MIJ early series (red bag) in silver...
can only recommend it