The first letter, U, indicates that the lens was made in Canons Utsunomiya, Japan factory. Prior to 1986, this letter is moved to the last position of the date code. The first two numbers, 09, is the month number the lens was manufactured in. Month 02 is February, month 11 = November.

Do camera lenses go out of date?

Purely from an investment point of view, lenses do three main things for you. They keep their value long after youve bought them. They rarely go out of date (will continue to fit on new cameras).

Is the camera or lens more important?

Camera lenses are more important than the camera theyre attached to, at least in most situations. An entry level DSLR with a great lens will take great photos while a $10,000 professional camera with a terrible lens will take terrible pictures. Heres why.

How long will a camera lens last?

While it is hard to pinpoint exactly how long a camera lens lasts, you can easily expect a good quality lens to last you well over 5 years with the right care and maintenance. Some people report having lenses functioning for over 20 years without problems.

How do I remove the date stamp on my Canon camera?

Remove date stamp from photo - the easy wayStep 1: Load the image. Open the image that you wish to remove the date stamp from.Step 2: Select the date/time stamp. Zoom in on the area with the date and time stamp, and then mark it with marker or any other selection tool.Step 3: Run the restoration process.

How can I tell if my Canon camera is refurbished?

Theres usually a sticker on the lens that says refurbished. Canon also sells their refurbished lenses in white boxes with black print. It says refurbished on the box.

How can you tell if a camera is a DSLR?

And of course, the most surefire method of determining if your camera is a DSLR or SLR is by searching for the film compartment. Naturally, if youre able to load film into the camera, it is not a DSLR. If you can load film into it, then it is not a DSLR camera.

Do more expensive cameras take better pictures?

More expensive DSLRs will often have better weatherproofing, more durable body material, better exposure metering, better sensors (more pixels or better low light performance, or higher image quality (lower noise, more dynamic range)) , faster autofocus, more Autofocus points, longer shutter life, and so on.

Can camera lens go bad?

The camera lens is designed with parts that come with a particular lifespan. If you take proper care of the camera then you can use it for many years. The camera lens does not come with an expiration date.

How Long Can Canon lens last?

Your lens is still in production and there is no indication that it will be discontinued anytime soon. Even when it is discontinued at some point, Canon normally services it for a few more years (often 5 or 6 years, although that can vary - private repair shops may be able to fix it after that).