@negss wrote:
Hi,
I'm scouting out eBay looking for an EF 70-200 lens. Lots of the listings say the lens is from Japan in the title. Can someone tell me why that matters and if the lens is still compatible with a camera from the US or if there's some things I need to watch out for?
Update: The seller isn't in Japan. The lenses are just listed as originally being from Japan.
Thanks.
Most high end Canon lenses are made in Japan. I am not aware of any non-L EF70-200 lenses. on eBay many of the sellers are from Japan and the products have a higher shipping cost than a similar item from a US based seller.
Since your potential seller is in the US he/she may be reporting that the lens was originally purchased from Japan and not from a US based source, so it would be a "grey market" product. Or they may just be reporting where just was manufactured. You could always contact the seller for clarification.
As a used item that wouldn't be an issue since Canon USA will generally repair (if required) a grey market product.
It will definitely be compatible with your camera. If you are concerned you could
Some consumer lenses are manufactured on other countries.
John Hoffman
Conway, NH
1D X Mark III, M200, Many lenses, Pixma PRO-100, Pixma TR8620a, Lr Classic
