L glass lenses

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

L = Luxury from what I've heard.

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

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

---Bob Gross---

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

and harmful to your back pocket...

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

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

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

poke wrote:
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

Congratulations. I'm assuming you'll be passing out cigars.

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

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

{Diesel...DC, get it? }

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

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.

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