Is it cheaper to buy cameras and lenses in America than in China?

In fact, the price is very transparent now.

Buying cameras and lenses in America is not necessarily cheaper or more expensive than in China. Although this is nonsense, it is true. As far as I know, some models in the United States, especially the low-end models of SLR, are still very competitive compared with China, but the high-end models of SLR and lens in China are more competitive.

You can go to Amazon, ebay and other places to check the price and compare it with domestic ones. It depends on your expected buying pattern, and then decide where to buy.