To age a Canon lens using the 10-digital serial number, we dissect the serial number as follows: However, now we can age a lens based on the serial number alone.įor information on determining the age of a pre-10-digit serial number lens, see the section on interpreting the old date code below.ĭetermine the Age of a Canon Lens Based on the 10-Digit Serial Number We loved the date code because it made aging a lens easy. While date codes and shorter serial numbers are still found on some lenses manufactured in or after 2008, that practice appears to have been completely phased out. However, starting in 2008 with the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, Canon has transitioned away from date code inclusion and to a longer 10-digit lens serial number. Traditionally, we used the date code to determine the age of a Canon lens. The lens's serial number or date code (or even box) may answer that question. In Today's B&H Deal Zone: Pelican Air Case (Save $100.00), Lexar 256GB CFexpress and SDXC, Syrp, More!ĭetermining the Age of a Canon Lens Using Serial Numbers and Date Codes.The Canon EOS R10 Body and Kits are In Stock.Apple Creative Days at B&H – Save Up to $300.00.Adorama Deals of the Day: Rotolight NEO 2 3-Light Kit – Only $599.00 (Save $800.00).New Release: Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II Lens for Sony E.Canon EOS R3 Firmware Update Version 1.2.1 Released.The Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lens is In Stock at B&H.
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