Michael wrote: > However, a local photo dealer told me recently, that in fact this lens >is built by Canon. As I heared this, I couldn't believe, but as I were >able to compare the Nikon version to the (very similar!) Canon >version, I thought this could be possible. Michael Please do not beleive this sort of rumour. "Local camera dealers" seem to be the source as many silly rumours which they state as facts, but end up being just wild guesses not based on any fact. (probably based on rumors from a Canon Rep, they have been telling local stores here that Nikon purchased ultrasonic technology from Canon, which is not true!!!!.) The reason they are simular is they are both Tele zooms of about the same length and both use silent wave/ultrasonic motors, these common elements would determine some simularity. Brian