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Lens serial numbers in Exif

Early EF lenses have no lens serial number tag in Exif (300/2.8L IS). Around 2004-2005, two years before AFMA, Canon added a lens serial number that is partially written in hexadecimal (50/1.2L). The way to decode this is not public, but Canon has us...

Peter by Authority
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Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens

I'm interested in purchasing the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens for portrait photography, but not sure it will fit my base. I'm currently using a rebel T6i and have no intentions on switching bases, just curious if this lens would fit.

RF lens roadmap 2021

According to Canon Rumors here is what is in store for 2021. Although technically the Coke-can sized RF 70-200mm f4 L IS USM lens was to be released on 12/10/20, it was delayed. A sign of the times, I guess. The lens should should arive on 1/29/21, a...

John_SD by Whiz
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EF 70-200 f2.8 IS iii USM + RF 24-105 f4 IS USM

Hello guys, I recently bought the above lenses from Greece and when I received them all the details on the box removed, like the serial number, then I tried to check the serial numbers using this link https://www.canon.co.uk/about_us/serial-number-ch...

kosta99 by Contributor
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Touchup paint for White L lenses

In case anyone is interested I found a paint that is an extremely close match to the original "white" L lenses. Krylon Satin Touch 3520 Pebble SKU 7 24504 03520 6. I have actually had my can for a few years but yesterday I was touching up an EF 2X II...

JohnLo by Contributor
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Resolved! RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens slightly wobbling

Dear community:The top portion of the lens is wobbling a little bit from side to side due to an unexpected drop to the floor. I checked and the lens is working fine. manual mode and AF mode work fine. Should I send it to service or do you think I can...

fparedes by Contributor
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24-105mm f:4L Mark II or two prime lenses

Hi Newbie on this forum but not new to Canon. I'd like to ask for your help on my dilemma. For the price of the 24-105mm f:4L Mark II, I can buy two Canon prime lenses (non L-series): the 35mm f:2 for about $600 and the 85mm f:1.8 for about $420. I p...

SBK by Enthusiast
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85mm, 100mm, or 135mm? for 5d Mark II

I have a Canon 5d Mark II with a Canon 50mm f1.8, Canon 35mm f2 and Tamrom 28-75 f28 lens. I am a portrait and wedding photographer shooting nearlu 90% of time with natural light. I'm on a tight budget €300 or less and wondering which lens would be a...

Glass Molded GMO Lens Elements

A general question. More and more aspherical lens elements are glass molded where they come out of the mold ready to be installed. Is glass molding being used more and more for "regular" spherical elements? For example, how many of the elements in th...

JohnLo by Contributor
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Resolved! EF LENSES incompatibles with new Canon R

Previous greetings official canon,I want to know what will happen tousers who have a wide range ofproducts for the 5dmark ii, iii and iv family,because the new R family does notSUPPORT EF LENSES by defaultand the published adapter is not 100% safe ag...

haneyx by Apprentice
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50mm 1.8 STM vs 24-105mm F4L IS II USM

So I jumped from a t5i to a 6D2, and got the 24-105 lens as part of the kit.  I bought the 50mm prime when the t5i was my only camera, and I thought it was much better IQ that the 17-55mm kit lens that came with it.  Everyone seems to rave about the ...

mlamb01 by Contributor
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Is it still worth buying Canon L lenses?

Hi, Hoping to hear your thoughts on my problem, before I purchase new stuff. I'm currently looking to invest into some new glass, mainly the 24-105mm L lens by Canon. It seems to be perfect for my current needs, however looking at the future... Will ...

Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 II IS Lens on EOS M200

I recently purchased a Canon EOS M200 for streaming and youtube stuff. I really like the camera and has sparked my love for photography back up. So I bought a 50mm f/1.8 lens with a commlite CM-EF-EOS M Adapter for some portraits. But recently I just...

Shawnie by Apprentice
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