What date is this?...

[inlineadam]

EDIT: What do you think of the images (see below) that the seller sent me? He stays not too far from me so i could physically go an see it before I buy it, what should I be looking for?



Is someone able to tell me which part of this is the correct code for determining the date of the lens?


Many thanks in advance!

Adam


photo by Inlineadam, on Flickr

 

[sambloxxy]

Its none of those. The date code is on the base of the lens, on the black area that sits against the body.
You can decode it using this:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/date-codes.htm

 

[inlineadam]

Its none of those. The date code is on the base of the lens, on the black area that sits against the body.
You can decode it using this:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/date-codes.htm

Thank you for your response.

The image was sent by a seller after I asked for date code.. I was convinced it wasn't there, thanks for clearing that up!

 

[Jan K.]

Now, I'm not a Canon dude... but I know google!

You'll need the serial number and then check sites like these:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Lens-Aging.aspx
http://ourshutterjourney.com/2011/07/27/canon-lens-code-aka-date-code/
http://www.eflens.com/lens_articles/canon_lens_date_codes.html

 

[Jan K.]

And I'm a terrible slow writer!

 

[inlineadam]

It is UY0119 which if i used it correctly would be 2010?
Also...:

The seller sent me some images taken at F4 70mm, 200mm , F32 70mm,200mm

I'm not sure what to make of them,they seem out of focus or is it just me?


IMG_1068 by Inlineadam, on Flickr


IMG_1066 by Inlineadam, on Flickr


IMG_1069 by Inlineadam, on Flickr


IMG_1067 by Inlineadam, on Flickr

 

[inlineadam]

I should also add that I plan on meeting the seller tonight, so any advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[spike241]

It looks like the focus is on the car to me.

I'm guessing the last one is f4 which is why the foreground is out of focus

 

[TCR4x4]

F/4 and f/32 are probably the two worst apertures to check for sharpness anyway, so those images are pretty pointless.

 

[inlineadam]

F/4 and f/32 are probably the two worst apertures to check for sharpness anyway, so those images are pretty pointless.

That'll be inexperience on my part.. as I asked for those.. When I meet up i'll take my camera body and try a couple shots at say f11/f16 ?

 

[inlineadam]

Just to update folks...

After trying out the lens, and having a good look over it I purchased it

Negotiated down from £385 to £350, it is in truly immaculate condition so I am very pleased! Can't wait to start shooting away

 

[Jan K.]

Congrats!

 

[Carlo]

It's a fabulous lens, you'll love it