L-GLASS

[Steve Parr]

I see the "L" designation used here referencing lenses. What does "L" mean, and what's the benefit of it?

Steve

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L series lenses by canon are the top flight lenses. Expensive mostly fixed aperture lenses whether they be a wide angle zoom(e.g.17-40 f4) or a super telephoto(e.g.300 2.8. Professional grade as opposed to the consumer class lenses, some with plastic mounts, you may get with your canon kit.

Put one on your camera and you'll know the diff right away.

[Belmondo]

According to Canon, the "L" stands for luxury.

[Citizensmith]

According to another recent post L actually stands for Latte. :)

[mbze430]

I always thought it was "Loose" your money.

[Belmondo]

According to another recent post L actually stands for Latte. :)

Aha!! You were paying attention. :lol:

[factoryphoto]

belmondo I saw that post with the coffee mug.. Where the heck did you get that at?? I gotta get me one of those hehe

[CyberDyneSystems]

Steve,

In the "EOS Sticky" there are a few links about lenses specifically,. check those out they may be of assistance.

[Belmondo]

belmondo I saw that post with the coffee mug.. Where the heck did you get that at?? I gotta get me one of those hehe

Starbucks. Really. I've seen it in a couple different colors. White is one of the newer ones.