Gray Color L Lens

klibble · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

Hi,
Stupid question: I just received my new 70-200L lens and I am very excited since everyone has said how geat these are. BUT- all the posts refer to the as white lenses, but mine is more of a gray color. Is this normal? When I look at the pictures on Canon's website, they appear white. Thanks I am new to this hobby and love this forum. Thanks.

fstop212 · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

They are not exactly white white, more of an eggshell color. When you say gray, do you mean battleship gray or a hint of gray?

Luckie8 · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

They are grayish white. Posts a pic of it so we can see what you have.
Congrats!

tbird · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

All I can contribute to your question is that mine's white. But no matter what color it is you'll love the 70-200L.

Janika · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

White-ish gray!

I find my two telephotos sort of light cream color.
Yes, they're not pure white...

Pete · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

More beige than white, I'd say...

dbiggs · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

Mine is a little grayish white as well

Ronald S. Jr. · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

Never once seen a "grey" L lens. Every single one I've yet to see have been the eggshell/beige color.

TeeJay · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

Is this thread for REAL?

(you'll be asking us what colour the sky outside our window is next!

)

TeeJay · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

Whilst taking heart from all these replies - just consider the number of photographers on POTN that have WB issues, THESE are the same people you are asking what colour their lens barrels are!

PacAce · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

Mine are white. And I use them to custom-white balance my pictures since they're usually the only white objects I can find close by.

curiousgeorge · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

Yes this is totally normal. Don't worry.

fstop212 · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeeJay

Is this thread for REAL?

(you'll be asking us what colour the sky outside our window is next!

)

The beauty of this forum is that you don't have to look at every post, so what does it matter . If you think this is a waste of time, then why did you click on the link?

klibble · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

Thanks! I asked the question because I wanted to make sure I didn't receive a lesser quality lens or something like that. Again I am new to this and look to all of you experts for advise. Thanks for your help- it is kind of eggshell-grayish so it appears this is normal. I am going to go try it out now!!!!

fstop212 · 27th of October 2006 (Fri)

have fun - it's a great lens - I've had mine for about 9 years now and I always have it attached to my camera.

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#1
klibble Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 50	Gray Color L Lens Hi, Stupid question: I just received my new 70-200L lens and I am very excited since everyone has said how geat these are. BUT- all the posts refer to the as white lenses, but mine is more of a gray color. Is this normal? When I look at the pictures on Canon's website, they appear white. Thanks I am new to this hobby and love this forum. Thanks.

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#2
fstop212 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 470 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Gray Color L Lens They are not exactly white white, more of an eggshell color. When you say gray, do you mean battleship gray or a hint of gray?

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#3
Luckie8 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 990	Re: Gray Color L Lens They are grayish white. Posts a pic of it so we can see what you have. Congrats! __________________ Feedback

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#4
tbird Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW Tennessee Posts: 104	Re: Gray Color L Lens All I can contribute to your question is that mine's white. But no matter what color it is you'll love the 70-200L. __________________ Tom G Canon EOS 20D and 40D ~ EF 24-70 f/2.8 L EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS ~ EF 100 f/2.8 Macro www.molliebiscuit.com Thanks for visiting.

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#5
Janika Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Gray Color L Lens White-ish gray! I find my two telephotos sort of light cream color. Yes, they're not pure white... __________________ (John) CANON A590 iS - EOS 50D - EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM - EF 50 f/1.8 II - Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 XR Di II - Velbon Sherpa pro - SIGMA DG500-ST EOS 40D sold, EF 300 f/4L iS Sold

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#6
Pete Moderator Prime Mover Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 38,426	Re: Gray Color L Lens More beige than white, I'd say... __________________ *Pete* UK SE Catch of the Day

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#7
dbiggs Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pickering,Ontario,Canada Posts: 218	Re: Gray Color L Lens Mine is a little grayish white as well __________________ EOS 20D Canon 70-200 f4 L Tanron 28-70 2.8 XR Di Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX Sigma APO 1.4 Teleconverter Canon 18-55 kit lens 430 EX Speedlight Manfrotto monopod/tripod Lowepro AW 200 sling bag

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#8
Ronald S. Jr. Prodigal "Brick" Layer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sayre, Pennsylvania Posts: 16,187	Re: Gray Color L Lens Never once seen a "grey" L lens. Every single one I've yet to see have been the eggshell/beige color. __________________ Mac users swear by their computers. PC users swear at theirs.

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#9
TeeJay Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warwickshire - UK Posts: 3,818	Re: Gray Color L Lens Is this thread for REAL? (you'll be asking us what colour the sky outside our window is next! ) __________________ 1DsMkIII \| 1DMkIIN \| 20D + grip \| 70-200 f/2.8L IS \| 24-70 f/2.8L \| 17-40 f/4L \| 50 f/1.2L \| WFT-E1 & E2 Transmitters - Click Here for setup advice \| CP-E4 Battery Pack x 2 \| ST-E2 \| 580EX \| 550EX \| 420EX \| Tripod + monopod \| Bowens Esprit Gemini 500W/s heads & Travel-Pak \| All this gear - and still no idea

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#10
TeeJay Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warwickshire - UK Posts: 3,818	Re: Gray Color L Lens Whilst taking heart from all these replies - just consider the number of photographers on POTN that have WB issues, THESE are the same people you are asking what colour their lens barrels are! __________________ 1DsMkIII \| 1DMkIIN \| 20D + grip \| 70-200 f/2.8L IS \| 24-70 f/2.8L \| 17-40 f/4L \| 50 f/1.2L \| WFT-E1 & E2 Transmitters - Click Here for setup advice \| CP-E4 Battery Pack x 2 \| ST-E2 \| 580EX \| 550EX \| 420EX \| Tripod + monopod \| Bowens Esprit Gemini 500W/s heads & Travel-Pak \| All this gear - and still no idea

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#11
PacAce Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: ABE, PA USA Posts: 26,406	Re: Gray Color L Lens Mine are white. And I use them to custom-white balance my pictures since they're usually the only white objects I can find close by. __________________ ...Leo

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#12
curiousgeorge Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,792 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Gray Color L Lens Yes this is totally normal. Don't worry. __________________ Photos from Iceland \| Lake District \| Isle of Lewis \| Japan \| Macros Canon EOS 40D \| Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS \| Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS \| Canon 70-200mm f/4L \| Speedlite 430EX II \| Canon Powershot G9

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#14
klibble Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 50	Re: Gray Color L Lens Thanks! I asked the question because I wanted to make sure I didn't receive a lesser quality lens or something like that. Again I am new to this and look to all of you experts for advise. Thanks for your help- it is kind of eggshell-grayish so it appears this is normal. I am going to go try it out now!!!!

27th of October 2006 (Fri)	#15
fstop212 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 470 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Gray Color L Lens have fun - it's a great lens - I've had mine for about 9 years now and I always have it attached to my camera.

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