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krug
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p.1 #1 · Canon lens date codes

I am sure this has been discussed before but I can't find it.

How do the date codes translate?
I have a 500 f4 IS date coded U6 when would that have been made?

Also whilst I am on - does anyone know how I can get hold of a copy of the instruction booklet for the 500?

Trivial questions I know but then one of the hallmarks of this site is its' patient helpfulness - I hope!

Thanks.

Jun 01, 2007 at 06:02 PM

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p.1 #2 · Canon lens date codes

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

Not to be one of those guys, but I just pasted your thread title into google and followed the first link.

Have a great Friday!

John

Jun 01, 2007 at 06:08 PM

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p.1 #3 · Canon lens date codes

You can check it out here. I'd guess it's probably UQ (2002).

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

Jun 01, 2007 at 06:11 PM


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