Is this USA or Import lens?
1711172
Not sure if you are asking "Made" in USA or "meant" for USA (vs gray market). It will be a "US lens", meaning it is meant for the US market and warranted in US market. Not sure if Tamron makes lenses specific to different markets (like Nikon and Canon). The lens is made in China. Build quality is very good and image quality is excellent, exceeded my expectations but made in China.
1711173
I received a USA lens, I know because I registered it with the manufacturer. You can check if it is imported or USA by contacting the manufacturer with the serial number at this page: http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/gray_market.php Hope this helps!
1711174
As sold by Midwest Photo thru Amazon this is a " USA/six year warranty" official Tamron product. The lens is not made in the USA.
1366886
I have no idea. The whole camera was made in Japan, and there is no indication that the lens was made in another place. I suggest you call and ask. Their number in the US: 800-211-7262.
616488
Yes, this one is a new lens and the seller is very courteous and responsive. Regarding warranty, I thankfully haven't had a situation to get into those conversations.
775679
Amazon says that all Nikkor lenses they themselves sell are Nikon USA lenses, i.e. imported by Nikon USA for sale in the USA. But if the lens is sold by a third party, you have to be careful - ask questions of the retailer if it's not clear from the offer whether it's Nikon USA or not. Only lenses imported by Nikon USA will be covered by the Nikon USA warranty. Also, Nikon USA service centers will not service grey market lenses (i.e. lenses not imported by Nikon USA) at all!
31789
I would go to the website and see what info you can find there. They may have both lenses there. You can also try to go to a photo review site such as Ken Rockwell to see what they have to say.
1690493
it is due in part to the exchange rate with the Japanese yen. These lenses are made in Japan.
633674
Mine said it's made in Japan on the lens. I bought mine when this fist came out though
2194513
Hi Louis, mine was fine and had a American Warranty. The lens however is a novelty lens, not the highest quality, thus the low price. It's great for some stuff but not crisp. I later bought a Pentax 12-24mm Ultra Wide that was about $700. Love it. But the 10-17 is a fisheye with all the benefits a fisheye gives ya.
848752
Not sure about importing but my manual and menu is in English. Amazing cameras these foveons.
1063910
The lens that I purchased was a new one. Having said that it arrived in perfect condition and I have taken so really incredible pictures with these lens. It has become my second fav lens. Also keep checking because Tamron frequently offers rebates , I received $75. Hope this helps.
191803
I no longer have the lens.That said, I suggest that you test it thoroughly within the 30 day return window. This lens is not cheap.
662388
Thanks for coming back to respond. I was wondering what actually shipped with the lens.
1700411
No idea there, as I did not buy from Sunset. My lens was new and defect-free.
457777
I couldn't tell you. It works and looks like a normal US model lens from what I can tell. Normal nikon/nikkor box. All manuals included,etc. the kit lenses and adapters are crappy except for the wide angle attachment has found some use. I shoot surf photography and am pleased with its performance.
1588008
Im not selling this, lens. I recently purchased one and it was new. I think somehow this link got sent to the wrong person.
43377
I do not know ? I think it is Japan. They have manufacturing there. There is a New York office, BUT, they do not make lenses there, just the USA office.
1590569
I usually buy USA version for all my camera gear, but I'm not 100% sure TC-14E II is USA or import, probably USA version.