EF 50mm f1.4 question!

[Ghoste]

I just bought this lense yesterday before a wedding and I'm glad I did. But since I couldn't order it online after tax it came to like $380. I looked at the box and it said it was made in Japan. I'm wondering if I should return it and order the US one off B&H. Is it worth doing? Is there a big quality difference between the US and Japanese version? Thanks.

 

['Daniel']

Are not all canon lenses made in japan? I think the ones sold in the UK are maybe the US has a Canon factory. I doubt there is any difference but I could be wrong. They will use the same materials to the same design and specifications unless its a different model.

 

[markc]

I think they are made in Japan. The US ones just have a Canon USA waranty. That's the only difference I know of.

 

[Ghoste]

Ah, I see. In which case I guess I have the US since it has a warranty card in it?

 

[markc]

It should say on the card what countries it covers.

 

[pursuer]

Japan has a reputation for manufacturing some of the best optics in the world.

 

[Big Mike]

Made in Japan is what you want to see on your lens.

Canon has other factories, Taiwan for example, where they make some of their cheaper stuff.