Serial numbers?

[satay16]

i noticed in the BS corner, many pp asked for the lens serial number. just wondering, how do you interpret those numbers? is there a chart where i can compare their age to their numbers? use canon lens numbering system as i am currently looking at them. thanks.

 

[Snoweagle]

If i'm not wrong, these numbers are according to their year of make, model, etc. and are classified under the manufacturer's codes.

 

[drumma]

i noticed in the BS corner, many pp asked for the lens serial number. just wondering, how do you interpret those numbers? is there a chart where i can compare their age to their numbers? use canon lens numbering system as i am currently looking at them. thanks.

not all lenses have codes that depict manufacturing date.

from what i know, most L lenses if not all, have manufacturing code.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Lens-Aging.aspx

 

[satay16]

thanks. that site helps alot
:thumbsup:

 

[drumma]

thanks. that site helps alot
:thumbsup:

no prob. be sure to visit the review section as well!

the more u read, the more u feel like buying. haha!

 

[CompactRod]

not all lenses have codes that depict manufacturing date.

from what i know, most L lenses if not all, have manufacturing code.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Lens-Aging.aspx

seems like this link is the 'bible' for checking lens age. How accurate is the writeup? Does Canon endorses the report?

 

[dragos]

also helps if canon or other makers post serial numbers of problematic lenses or equipment mah..