[Leica] Re: Monster High-tech 50mm 1.4 from Sigma and everyone else now China

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Chris Williams)]

Nikon setup shop in China years ago. Their factory in Thailand produces the 
D70,D80,D90, etc. I know more is produced in Thailand, I just don't the 
exact products without looking it up. The plant was built in the early '90s 
and expanded for the D70 in 2004. 800,000 D70 units came out of Thailand. 
Nikon also made the "new" 18-70/DX lens to be sold as a kit with the D70 in 
Thailand, a great "consumer" lens, featuring a metal body at that! The "pro" 
gear is still "Made in Japan".

What you learn when you work in a camera shop, yep worthless info.

Chris
NOLA



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Seth Rosner" Subject: Re: [Leica] Re:Monster High-tech 50mm 1.4 from 
Sigma and everyone else


> Hoooo! I'm so out-of-it that I wasn't aware that Nikon (and others???) are 
> now manufacturing in China. I wonder how that gear will perform decades 
> from now. What depth of experience and know-how in this field do the 
> Chinese have - no disrespect intended for they have mega-experience in 
> some areas.
>
> My 90/2,8 Elmarit is 35 years old, the 35/2,8 Summaron is 42 and the 50/2 
> DR Summicron is 44, not even discussing the IIIc/IIIf conversion (60+ 
> years old!!!) and its lenses. And they all function flawlessly and at 
> world-class levels.
>
> Of course, for me it doesn't really matter since there is some reasonable 
> doubt that I'll be around 40 years from now! at least not as fully 
> functional as my Leica gear      :-(