Lens - Imported vs. USA

What the difference in an imported lens versus a lens from the USA. I noticed when buying my last lens - I had two options and that the imported version is usually cheaper.

If there a difference in the glass, the quality, the weight, use with diopters, etc...? Is there a noticable difference when shooting with one over the other?

Thanks for the help with this - DiverPam

See here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/USGrey.jsp

When I purchased my Nikkor 105VR macro lens from B&H, they were out of stock on the USA version so I went with the import. I'll almost always opt for the USA items- the price difference isn't usually all that great- but in this case didn't have a choice. Didn't really have any worries either; B&H is very good with regard to exchanges if damaged, etc. I guess it comes down to whether or not you want the warranty and USA products may be easier to re-sell on the used market- dunno for sure on that.

Wendy

Thanks for the information. I read the artilce at BHphotovideo. I had not seen that on their site. And now I know that grey market and imported are used interchangeably.

DiverPam