Canon unveiled the new EOS 7D and 3 lenses
- Thread starter USM
- Start date
- Status
I may be a little late here....
But why does the EF-S 15-85mm USM in all of the photos in website, comes in a SILVER Ring instead of 'Broken' Golden Ring like all other Lenses that has USM Motor. :think:
Anyone knows ??
But why does the EF-S 15-85mm USM in all of the photos in website, comes in a SILVER Ring instead of 'Broken' Golden Ring like all other Lenses that has USM Motor. :think:
Anyone knows ??
Err... then why is the following EF-S lenses.... 17-55mm, 17-85mm, 10-22mm, 60mm Macro all having the same 'Broken' Golden Ring ?? :think:
I guess that it is just a change of design, nothing else.
If you notice, even the wording for "Image Stabilizer" is also printed on the lens body instead of the conventional "Sticker Type".
Mmm.... Then no longer -
Red Ring for L lens
Green Ring for DO lens
'Broken' Golden Ring for USM motor lens
Silver Ring for other lens
:sweat:
The red ring will stay because it symbolises L series. Canon has been using it in their marketing for years, products differentiation, etc.
The green ring is also another symbolic label for their DO's lenses. Unfortuantely, there are only 2 DO lenses produced so far, so it is yet to see whether it will continue to use it.
On the other hand, "broken" golden ring to symbolise ultra sonic motor has never been symbolised by Canon. It is merely a product design which can be changed over time if Canon wishes.
Do you also notice that the word "Ultrasonic" for 100mm f2.8L is not red color anymore. The color for the word is never a symbolic label for L lenses. Hence, it can be changed.
hobbit6003
Senior Member
Y the obsession with what colour the ring is painted over the lens???
For fun..... Much like how some of us here, like to talk about getting a camera that hasn't even comes out yet :bsmilie:
Since I started photography with a Canon DSLR, I've always been told that -
Red Ring for L lens
Green Ring for DO lens
'Broken' Golden Ring for USM motor lens
Silver Ring for other lens
And to have Canon release a new USM enable EF-S lens... but without the normal 'Broken' Golden Ring.... gets me thinking :think: Thats why wondering do anyone knows the answer....
icelava
Senior Member
whattokingu
New Member
It's quite expensive when compared to US price. But then again, that's the MSRP
100mm for F1????:sweat: @ F2.8 you get the fence.....
The red ring will stay because it symbolises L series. Canon has been using it in their marketing for years, products differentiation, etc.
The green ring is also another symbolic label for their DO's lenses. Unfortuantely, there are only 2 DO lenses produced so far, so it is yet to see whether it will continue to use it.
On the other hand, "broken" golden ring to symbolise ultra sonic motor has never been symbolised by Canon. It is merely a product design which can be changed over time if Canon wishes.
Do you also notice that the word "Ultrasonic" for 100mm f2.8L is not red color anymore. The color for the word is never a symbolic label for L lenses. Hence, it can be changed.
My recently got this lens in HK for around S$1250 after conversion
- Status
Similar threads
