L glass lenses

[THE BEAST]

Just a quick Question, Would i be right in asuming that the L in the lens title means it is made from leadfree glass?
Cheers

[Scottes]

L = Luxury from what I've heard.

[Jon]

Canon's moving to leadfree glass throughout its line, but as Scottes said, L doesn't refer to that.

[robertwgross]

So, next time you go to the Canon lens shop, you can buy either unleaded or regular.

---Bob Gross---

[ohenry]

Just to be careful, do not chew on your lens' glass. It could prove harmful to your health.

[poke]

and harmful to your back pocket...

[charlesu]

I thought it was L for Lotsa $$$$$.

[Penguin_101_1]

So, next time you go to the Canon lens shop, you can buy either unleaded or regular.

---Bob Gross---
or diesel ...........

[poke]

I just got back from the camera shop... :) :) :)

I am now the proud owner of a 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM.

And let me tell you... the L stands for LOVELY :lol:

[Belmondo]

I just got back from the camera shop... :) :) :)

I am now the proud owner of a 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM.

And let me tell you... the L stands for LOVELY :lol:
Congratulations. I'm assuming you'll be passing out cigars.

[poke]

Not as funny as it sounds... This lense cost me more than the hospital bills for both my kids births put together, so yes I am celebrating a new addition to the family :)

[PacAce]

or diesel ...........

You mean DC? But that's only available from Sigma. :mrgreen:

{Diesel...DC, get it? :lol:}

[dr.bear]

I thought the "L" stood for "lust for more?"

[Jon, The Elder]

Beast- The letter L indicates Canon's Luxury line.

Many (not all) L lenses are white in body color. Canon indicates this gives superior reflectance of heat in hot areas. Makes sense, heat is the enemy of photography in general - and digital more so because of its nature.

L lenses go through more stringent QC processes and are constructed of quality components.

At this point in time - Canon L lenses are the benchmark for all other manufacturers.

Time and again you will see comparisons stating so-and-so lens is "almost as good as Canon"

Check out Canon's site and you will be impressed.

[Big_B]

Just a quick Question, Would i be right in asuming that the L in the lens title means it is made from leadfree glass?
Cheers

It stands for Lynch - the wife's reaction when she finds out how much you spent.