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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Things to look in a used Canon 500mm F4 IS (Ver I) | |
onegreatcity wrote:
Can I ask for clarification on the release of this lens? Coincidentally, there is one for sale locally and the seller says it has a UM date code. Online research suggests U = Utsunomiya, Japan and M = 1998. Is this possible? Seller claims overall condition is excellent but again, to your point, are older lenses worth (marginally) less, given their age?
Thanks...
Camster, it has happened often that Canon commences lens fabrication one year in advance of the official lens release date. That way the release date is made meaningful because around that date Canon is able to start shipping the goods.
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