gene_abell Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 <p>Has anyone had any issues with the new AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105 mm f/2.8 IF-ED lens being made in China?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 <p>I have had mine for about a year now. No problems.</p> <p>Other than me dropping a couple of lenses in the last 7 years or so, the last time I had problems with any Nikon lens was the 35-70mm/f2.8 AF fogging up internally about 10 years ago.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 <p>Do you mean physical problems or just philosophical problems with using Chinese labor?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot1 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 <p>It is built to Nikon's specifications and is as good as any Nikon lens made anywhere else. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren_wilson Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 <p>I had an interesting conversation obliquely related to this very issue at a Rona store, where they carry some Made-in-China brands. </p> <p>Apparently there are two ways of doing business in China (and other Asian countries, I'm quit sure): in one model, you buy product there made on local equipment to your specs, and then label it with your logo. The other model is to bring your entire factory there: same numerically-driven machines, training and quality control checks you would deploy in Europe or North America.</p> <p>According to the tools buyer at Rona, there is a significant quality difference in the two approaches. There is no doubt in my mind which model Nikon has pursued.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djolk Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 <p>Mine is made in China and I have had no issues quality ones. I try to stay away from the philosophical issues. Are these lenses made elsewhere? Mine is very heavy. Perhaps if it was made in Japan it would be lighter?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Clemmons Photography Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 <p>I have the lens and have had no problems. A Nikon lens made in China carries a five year warranty just like one made in Japan. As long as Nikon stands behind it I don't really care.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_boston1 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 <blockquote> <p>According to the tools buyer at Rona, there is a significant quality difference in the two approaches. There is no doubt in my mind which model Nikon has pursued.</p> </blockquote> <p>So Warren, which model?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evannorth Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 <p>i tracked down an older af-d version. made in japan, no IF, but that doesnt bother me. i also have the 60mm version. classic jap glass!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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