Genuine or not!
 

Hi guys, could anyone help me in regards to finding out if a lens is genuine or not. I have the serial numbers for a canon lens im looking at buying but i cant seem to find a site to give me any details. Hoping that someone can HELP, many thanks Paul "nosmo".

Hi Paul - Nikon man myself but I think you may find these links help

LINK
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography...q/DATECODE.HTM


LINK
http://www.markerink.org/WJM/HTML/eos_age.htm

LINK
http://photo.net/canon-fd-camera-forum/00M91l

That may help I hope but as for telling if it is a "genuine" Canon lens I suppose only the manufacturers can tell you - But I have to say I've not heard of any counterfeit lenses.

Hi Andy,

Thanks mate for your help. I have never heard of it either but buying off ebay i thiught i would ask the question just in case. I have since purchased the lens and cant wait for it to arrive so i can play. All the write ups on the canon lens seem to be very good. Again thanks for your help Paul...