Traditionally, we used the date code to determine the age of a Canon lens. However, starting in 2008 with the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, Canon has transitioned away from date code inclusion and to a longer 10-digit lens serial number. We loved the date code because it made aging a lens easy.

Where is the serial number on Canon lenses?

The simplest way to find the serial number is to inspect your camera and lenses. Its almost certainly printed, stamped, or engraved on them. On your camera, youll most likely find a small sticker on the bottom near the tripod mount. This displays manufacturing information, as well as the serial number.

How do I read my Canon serial number?

On the EOS-1 series cameras, the serial number will appear as a multi-digit white sequenced number engraved in the frame around the label on the cameras bottom.

How long is a canon serial number?

12 digits The serial number for your EOS camera will generally be 12 digits long, however for some older models the serial number may be 6 or 10 digits long. The serial number for your PowerShot or IXUS camera will be generally be 12 digits long, however for some older models the serial number may be 9 or 10 digits long.

Are there fake Canon lenses?

There is NO FAKE lens, there is only water good lens, or gray market lens

What is Canon serial number?

The location of your serial number varies between different Canon products. The serial number is a combination of numbers and/or letters, without spaces or special characters. Please ignore any numbers or letters that appear in brackets.

How can you tell how old a Canon lens is?

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.

Does Amazon sell gray market cameras?

Amazon allows gray market listings in categories like camera equipment. There is nothing illegitimate about gray market camera gear, it is generally still sold by authorized retailers.

Can I look up a product by serial number?

Visit the manufacturers website and see if there is a way to do an S/N number check on the website and see what information is available. If you dont see that information online, give the company a call and see if someone on the tech support or customer service line can look up your product by serial number.

Where is the manufacture date on a serial number?

To Determine Manufacture Date Based on Serial Number: The 1st three numbers of your serial number will always provide your manufacture date. The 1st number is the YEAR of manufacture; the 2nd & 3rd numbers indicate the MONTH of manufacture.

How can I tell if my Canon DSLR is real?

The obvious thing to do is to check the serial number with Canon. Dont do this based on the serial number on the base. Take a photo with it and look at the Exif - Wikipedia data with suitable software such as ExifTool - Wikipedia . This should give you both the model number and the serial number.

What model is my Canon printer?

The printer model could be located on either the top or bottom portion of your printer. The printer model could be found on the top portion of your printer; usually located near the control panel. Find the control panel on your printer. Your printer model could be located either at the top or bottom.

Are all Canon lenses made in Japan?

Most Canon lenses - including the 10-22mm - are still made in Japan. A few of the cheaper ones Ive purchased, specifically the 50mm II and 18-55mm IS, are made in other parts of Asia (but not China).