From: Robert McLaughlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Nikon made by Canon [v04.n220/24] NIKON MADE BY CANON > I received 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 heard 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. No. It's made by Quantaray. People will believe ANYTHING won't they! Robert in Redlands -- Quantaray lenses are made by the Sigma corporation <i.e. the Tech-10 lenses sold at Ritz>, so unless this was a sarcastic remark someone correct me if I'm wrong. thank you, Troy Wilburn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>