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. A few of the cheaper ones I’ve purchased, specifically the 50mm II and 18-55mm IS, are made in other parts of Asia (but not China).

How can I tell if my Canon lens is real?

There should be a serial number on your lens. Every EF & EF-S lens I own has a serial number embossed into the lens. Most are located on the plastic barrel and one is located in the mount area….Latest buying guides.

Does Canon make their own glass?

So-called aspherical lenses are extremely difficult and expensive to manufacture using traditional grinding and polishing techniques, but Canon has its own glass-moulding machinery at its Utsunomiya plant to make them from molten glass billets.

Where are Canon RF lenses made?

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.

Which country made Canon?

Tokyo, Japan
Corporate Profile: Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging solutions for businesses and consumers. In 1933, Canon’s first trading company, Kwanon was established and a few years later in 1937, Precision Optical Industry Co. Ltd, the predecessor of Canon Inc.

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.

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.

Where is the serial number on a Canon lens?

On your lenses, you will normally find the serial number in one of two places: the side of the lens barrel or somewhere underneath the mount.

Who make Canon lenses?

From what I know, Canon makes all of their own lenses. There are other companies that do some outsourcing though. Pentax has fairly close ties with Tokina. Lenses such as the 12-24/4, and the 16-55/2.8 are both essentially the same lens.

Where are Canon cameras made?

Almost all top-of-the-line Canon cameras are made in Japan. As technology ages, Canon moves the production lines oversea and leaves room for newer products. Some of these 2nd class production lines may be in USA too. To compete in the market with price cut, Canon may lower the quality of components inside.

Why are Canon lenses made in Japan and not USA?

The older lenses made before the EOS system was introduced in 1987 were, as far as I am aware, all made in Japan. The reason there are “US” and “International” versions of Canon lenses has to do with marketing, controlling the supply of lenses to a particular country, and currency exchange rates.

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!

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.

What is the difference between US and international lenses?

“Gray market” or “International” lenses purchased in the US are physically identical to “US” lenses that were imported via official Canon channels, but the gray market lenses were purchased from authorized sellers in other countries and then imported into the U.S. via unofficial channels as far as Canon is concerned.