Are Canon lenses made in Taiwan?

Canon Community Do all L lenses are made in Japan, while the remaining (non-L) manufactured in Taiwan and China.

Are Canon lenses made in Japan?

Most Canon lenses – including the 10-22mm – are still made in Japan.

What does Canon lens international version mean?

Showing 1-10 of 11 answers. Quality – and the international (grey) version has no warranty. The US version is expected to be higher quality. The international versions typically work fine but the risk is they are built “slightly” different and have no warranty.

Is Canon cheaper in Japan?

Canon stuff is most definately not cheaper in Japan. More specifically, no camera equipment is cheaper in Japan.

Where are Canon RF lenses made?

Japan
The company began producing interchangeable EF lenses for the EOS-series autofocus cameras in 1987 at the Utsunomiya Plant in Japan. As the years passed, Canon expanded production to four total manufacturing centers, with an additional factory in southern Japan, one in Taiwan, and another in Malaysia.

Where are Nikon lenses made?

Nikon currently manufactures lenses both in Japan and in Thailand, with the Japanese factories mainly focused on high-end models. The goal, according to the company, is to improve production efficiency by consolidating the workforce into one factory.

What is the difference between Canon lenses?

There are two basic types of lenses: prime and zoom. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length, and are typically sharper and reproduce contrast better; zoom lenses have a range of focal lengths, making them more versatile.

Is Canon made in China?

Canon has plants in various countries, but you have been misled if you believe that they make DSLRs in China: yes, in Japan (all the high end models including the 5D), and Taiwan. Some EF lenses are also made in Malaysia.

How do I know if my Canon lens is grey market?

A grey market lens simply means Canon didn’t import the lens and it does not carry a US warranty; usually the dealer handles the warranty claims. The only way to know for sure is to contact Canon with the serial number and ask them if it’s a USA copy.

Which camera are made in Japan?

Active consumer camera brands

Is DSLR cheaper in Japan?

Most cameras are actually cheaper here (Japan) but it depends where you go. For example, last year I bought my SX1IS at the equivalent of US$460 while it was being sold in the US at US$600. Places such as Yodabashi Camera and Bic are definitely NOT cheaper.

Is the Canon 650D made in Japan or Taiwan?

The camera was made in Japan, the lens was made in Taiwan, and the battery charger was made in China… “Amp up and amplify! Defy! I’m a brother with a furious mind!” Re: Made in Taiwan vs Japan? This is what I am talking about, 650D/700D bodies seem to be made only in Japan and not in Taiwan. Re: Made in Taiwan vs Japan? My 650D is made in Japan.

Why aren’t Canon cameras made in China?

But this is because the former is made to a price point that is much lower, not because China is incapable of making high quality products. If Canon were to set up a manufacturing plan in Taiwan, you can be sure they’d install the appropriate QC processes.

Is the canon T4i made in Japan?

I only saw bodies made in Japan. I just checked my T4i (650D) with 18-135mm IS STM lens kit. The camera was made in Japan, the lens was made in Taiwan, and the battery charger was made in China… “Amp up and amplify!

What is the difference between made in Taiwan vs Japan?

Re: Made in Taiwan vs Japan? No worries, although Japan is #1 economy and high tech industry in Asia, Taiwan is around #3-4 and renown OEM producer. Don’t you know HTC, Zyxel, Gigabyte, Acer, Asus …?