The introduction of the Canon EOS M was a milestone achievement in Canon‘s illustrious and long history. On the 3rd August 2012, Canon achieved another milestone with the production of the 80-millionth Canon EF Lenses. I am a avid Canon user and adding quality Canon lenses is always on my mind to my current lineup of Canon EF Lenses.
Photo Courtesy of Canon Singapore
Let me share some information on the Canon EF lenses with my readers. Canon’s EF lens series was first introduced together with the EOS SLR camera system in March 1987, and has over the years led the industry through the incorporation of a number of innovative technologies, including such world’s firsts* such as the Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for use in lenses, Image Stabilizer (IS), a multi-layered diffractive optical (DO) element, and Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) anti-reflection technology. Production of interchangeable EF lenses for Canon EOS-series AF (autofocus) single-lens reflex cameras began in 1987 at the company’s Utsunomiya Plant, and has since expanded to a total of four production facilities including Canon Inc., Taiwan; Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; and Oita Canon Inc. in Japan.
What’s my current Canon DSLR and EF Lenses lineup ? Here’s my list –
Canon DSLRs
Canon EOS 1D Mk III
Canon EOS 30D w / BG-E2
Canon EOS 300D w / BG-E1 (Out on Loan)
Canon EF Lenses and Canon Accessories
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 USM (On Loan)
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (Out on Loan)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Speedlite 580EXII
There are some Canon EF Lenses and accessories that I am planning to add on into my current setup
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF Extender 1.4x
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
I am looking at a second hand Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L USM lense since I am planning to go more active into sports photography and along with a Extender 1.4x, I can be versatile in both sports and wildlife photography. Let’s see how it goes, looking forward to share my story of getting another Canon EF Lense someday!