>Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 14:58:24 +0000
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Nikon AF-S 80-200mm [v04.n218/28]
>Message: 28
>
> Dear all,
>
> I recieved my AF-S 80-200mm lens about 6 weeks ago and I can tell you,
> compared with its predecessors it's a joy to use it.
>
> 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.
>Yes it is built by Canon and you can observe the brand name Canon looking
into
>the diaphragm blades of the lens!
>Even the F5 is manufactured by Canon!
>Getting serious, even if today all can be possible
>the Canon and Nikon lenses are DIFFERENT in optical and mechanical
>construction and focal length
>so I'm thinking if your local dealer was a little drunk when he said this.
>
>
>Massimiliano Marchetti
Yeah, did the dealer try to sell you a few Canon's? That'd explain
everything.
