W Whitestallion New Member Feb 18, 2011 198 0 0 JB and Singapore Mar 23, 2011 #1 The above lens has the Made in Taiwan printed on it. Is this a grey set? Any difference (IQ) between the Japan and the Taiwan copies? Thanks!
The above lens has the Made in Taiwan printed on it. Is this a grey set? Any difference (IQ) between the Japan and the Taiwan copies? Thanks!
Octarine Moderator Staff member Jan 3, 2008 12,991 119 63 Pasir Ris Mar 23, 2011 #2 Get a sticker, write "Made in Japan" on it, put it on the lens. Technically it has exactly the same effect as the print "Made in Taiwan", but it might make you happier. Lt's make you happy then
Get a sticker, write "Made in Japan" on it, put it on the lens. Technically it has exactly the same effect as the print "Made in Taiwan", but it might make you happier. Lt's make you happy then
W Whitestallion New Member Feb 18, 2011 198 0 0 JB and Singapore Mar 23, 2011 #3 Thanks for the reply. Will proceed with confidence then.
B blurnata New Member Mar 24, 2011 6 0 0 Singapore Mar 24, 2011 #4 In terms of Quality nope, but my guess is you've probably got the Export/Grey area set, so might have warranty issues though.
In terms of Quality nope, but my guess is you've probably got the Export/Grey area set, so might have warranty issues though.
W Whitestallion New Member Feb 18, 2011 198 0 0 JB and Singapore Mar 24, 2011 #5 blurnata said: In terms of Quality nope, but my guess is you've probably got the Export/Grey area set, so might have warranty issues though. Click to expand... The shop showed me the warranty card. It matches the serial number on the lens. And the service centre is Singapore based. Is it a grey set?
blurnata said: In terms of Quality nope, but my guess is you've probably got the Export/Grey area set, so might have warranty issues though. Click to expand... The shop showed me the warranty card. It matches the serial number on the lens. And the service centre is Singapore based. Is it a grey set?
Octarine Moderator Staff member Jan 3, 2008 12,991 119 63 Pasir Ris Mar 24, 2011 #6 blurnata said: In terms of Quality nope, but my guess is you've probably got the Export/Grey area set, so might have warranty issues though. Click to expand... You may want to read this thread: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/threads/870916-Inquiry-on-lens-local-and-international Last edited: Mar 24, 2011
blurnata said: In terms of Quality nope, but my guess is you've probably got the Export/Grey area set, so might have warranty issues though. Click to expand... You may want to read this thread: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/threads/870916-Inquiry-on-lens-local-and-international
W Whitestallion New Member Feb 18, 2011 198 0 0 JB and Singapore Mar 24, 2011 #7 Octarine said: You may want to read this thread: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/threads/870916-Inquiry-on-lens-local-and-international Click to expand... So if the warranty card is white color and has Singapore service centers listed, warranty is honored by canon Singapore?
Octarine said: You may want to read this thread: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/threads/870916-Inquiry-on-lens-local-and-international Click to expand... So if the warranty card is white color and has Singapore service centers listed, warranty is honored by canon Singapore?