Hi all can someone tell me is there any different in quality for the fa Ltd lens that is made in vie n Jap?
You are going to start a war with this question manz. It has been discussed extensively. Go google. But I must say MIJ is better than AIV. d:
The difference between MIJ vs MIV is more imagined than real imo.
I don't care where it's made so long as I can get it cheaper... :bsmilie:
It's more about branding and perception. I know there can be differences from difference experiences here but let's put everything on the same baseline: suppose you have two exactly identical lenses at exactly the same price - one is MIJ and one is AIV, which would you choose? This would answer your own question.
If can test, I'd go w/ the one performs better.
If can't test, and if prices are the same or similar, of course go for the MIJ one But that doesn't mean that MIJ one is better than MIV one.
It's more about branding and perception. I know there can be differences from difference experiences here but let's put everything on the same baseline: suppose you have two exactly identical lenses at exactly the same price - one is MIJ and one is AIV, which would you choose? This would answer your own question.
I go on the one which is cheaper... :bsmilie:
detritus said:scenario is if they are exactly the same price
just teasing.
anyway, mij's have better appeal than aiv. it's a no brainer, but it doesnt mean it is better. as i've said if can get mij why not get it, otherwise settle for aiv. it will not differ much.