.....it's one of the rarer Made in Japan models. I found it on Craigslist and the guy wanted $110. I offered $70 and he accepted. We met locally, I tried out the lens, and I bought it. Everything I've read says the Japanese models aren't very easy to find. I don't know if they're any better than the Chinese models, but I'd prefer the Japanese model. I already have the 35mm F2, and probably didn't really need the 50, but I'm an impulse buyer.
There are deals out there. All you have to do is look.
There are deals out there. All you have to do is look.