I have seen a version of this lens which is white. Is anything different other than the color?
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Yes! The trademark white Canon lenses are actually white for a reason - light reflection and heat. The white lenses are all "L" serious lenses with high quality glass, and they usually have lots of other nice features (image stabilization on some but not all, faster focus, etc.). If you plan on using a lens for many years, the white L series are the way to go, but they tend to cost a lot more. If you are on a budget or just doing hobby work, this lens is probably fine. If you want one lens to rule them all...take a look at the EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM. That super wide range gives you amazing flexibility for all types of photos with just a single lens. Expensive, but having 1 lens to do everything is pretty incredible.
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Thirding the question. Is there any new element and is the optical quality the same? How would a better lens be cheaper than the previous version?
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i personally like the dirty-off-white putty color of canon's L telephoto lenses... it looks more solid than the pure white plasticky color of sony SAL's.
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Not that I have seen. They r the only ones I use anymore and always keep 2 to 3 pair extra in case I loose or break ones I am using. Have not seen a difference in lens color. If you buy the folding bow ones that r as seen on TV they r much darker and very uncomfortable.
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This is a USA lens. Amazon price was competitive (for a Nikon, which I consider somewhat overpriced... But, honestly, it is a much better lens than the competition, based on the comments in reviews on sites such as this AND various photography 'enthusiast' sites (such as photo magazine sponsored sites). I have NOT personally, physically compared to the competition, but I'm happy with the purchase.).
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Mine is WHITE AS WELL, BUT THE MODEL NO. IS TM-318 I hope this will help you.
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White box is just what it implies....lens comes in a white box rather than the Canon box. These are supposed to be a lens that was removed from a kit, where the camera was sold separetly. Perhaps because the buyer only wanted the camera. I also have to wonder if some retailer separate kits becasue they can get more $'s selling separetly. Just speculation??? Anyway, I have a white box lens and it came in a white box with the full warranty documentation, was brand new and works just great. I didn't need the $100 Canon box since I have no intention of reselling the lens down the road. But with anything, buyer beware so where you get it from might make a difference. White box is just what it implies....lens comes in a white box rather than the Canon box. These are supposed to be a lens that was removed from a kit, where the camera was sold separetly. Perhaps because the buyer only wanted the camera. I also have to wonder if some retailer separate kits becasue they can get more $'s selling separetly. Just speculation??? Anyway, I have a white box lens and it came in a white box with the full warranty documentation, was brand new and works just great. I didn't need the $100 Canon box since I have no intention of reselling the lens down the road. But with... » Read More White box is just what it implies....lens comes in a white box rather than the Canon box. These are supposed to be a lens that was removed from a kit, where the camera was sold separetly. Perhaps because the buyer only wanted the camera. I also have to wonder if some retailer separate kits becasue they can get more $'s selling separetly. Just speculation??? Anyway, I have a white box lens and it came in a white box with the full warranty documentation, was brand new and works just great. I didn't need the $100 Canon box since I have no intention of reselling the lens down the road. But with anything, buyer beware so where you get it from might make a difference. « Show Less
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I just received mine today and this is a "white box" lens. It doesn't come in standard retail packaging (just a white box) but it does come with a USA warranty card inside and I was able to register the lens's serial number on Canon's warranty site. Probably this was originally a kit lens for a 5D Mark III. Amazon ought to note this in the product listing.
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The one I got was truly white. That was about a year ago, so I don't know if things have changed since then, but mine was just what I expected.
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The obvious difference is the cosmetics. The G lens is silver whereas the G 2 is white. What I noticed otherwise was the G 2 focuses slightly faster. Both are fine lenses.
775681
It is genuine lens, made in Japan and imported. I don't buy expensive things from grey market.
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It's 35mm thread. Some versions of the lens may different thread sizes, but the one from Rainbow is 35mm. (BTW, I'm not conflating the focal length with the filter thread size. Both happen to be 35mm.)
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You need to check the size of the diameter of your lens, it is usually indicated by a small white ball with a scratch in the middle stating the diameter.
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Sorry, i just realised you picked the combo pack. It must contain the 30-110 lens too. I bohght one for my wife and only with the 10-30 lens. Cost me of course less. I ordered red they sent me white. That was the big surprise for me too when she opened the box under the christmas tree....
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I really couldn't tell you. Last one I ordered from Amazon they sent me the wrong lens. I just ordered one thru ebay with no problems!
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Made in Japan. For some reason mine is light gray. Don't let that get in you way. Good lens and most of my lens are from amazon. Had no problems. I do read the review and have made my decision that way.
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My white camera has a smooth finish, not the sort you're describing. But mine also had the dreaded lens error problem a year and a half later.