jr stevens Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 <p>which of the L-series lenses have rthe rubber O-rings for added weather proofing?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_szeto Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 <p>50mm f/1.2<br>16-35mm f/2.8<br>17-40mm f/4<br>24-70mm f/2.8<br>70-200mm f/2.8 IS<br>70-200mm f/4 IS<br>200mm f/2 IS<br>300mm f/2.8 IS<br>400mm f/2.8 IS<br>500mm f/4 IS<br>400mm f/4 DO IS<br>600mm f/4 IS<br>Extender 1.4X II<br>Extender 2.0X II</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_bryant1 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 <p>Also the 24-105 f/4 IS<br> Most are; it would actually be quicker to list those that aren't.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 <p>This is my best list - <a href="http://www.lensplay.com/lenses/lens_weathersealed.html">http://www.lensplay.com/lenses/lens_weathersealed.html</a></p> <p>I know that in addition to the lenses posted here, Canon list the 28-300/2.8L IS USM as wethersealed, but their list is somewhat out of date and they don't have the 50/1.2L on it yet, so it's not a definitive list. Canon do seem reticent to list weathersealing as a lens feature on theor website, so there's often some confusion about whether a given lens is "officially" designated as having their highest degree of weather sealing.</p> <p>I know that Canon also recommend a filter be used on the 24-105/4L IS USM for maximum protection.</p> <p> Actually most lenses are <b>not</b> designated as weather sealed. None of the consumer lenses are. None of the short primes are. None of the macro lenses are, none of the T/S lenses are and none of the EF-S lenses are. It's really only a subset of the "L" series lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myworkshop Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 <p>Yes, Canon recommends UV filters be used to complete weather sealing on a few of their L's. Seems kind of funny because a lot of people don't use UV filters because of the whole image quality debate.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders_carlsson Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 <p>The 17-40/4L, too, needs a filter to become "fully" sealed. I <em>really</em> like this feature, even as an amateur, and I just wish other bodies than those in the 1D series could be similarly sealed. If Pentax (K20D), Nikon (D300) and Olympus (E3) can, then Canon can too.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_pierlot Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 <p>Pete, I don't typically use filters (except polarizers, when appropriate), but I would use a filter on an L lens in very inclement weather. The filter would serve not just to seal the lens, but would also protect the front element from the elements. Furthermore, in such weather I think that any image degradation caused by the filter would be negligible.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lester_wareham Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>There is a list inn the notes I have here <a href="http://www.zen20934.zen.co.uk/photography/Weather%20Protection.htm">http://www.zen20934.zen.co.uk/photography/Weather%20Protection.htm</a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myworkshop Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Mark, right you are. I always use one for the protection alone along with the lens hood. Some Canon lenses like the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens and the Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM Lens can’t take filters however they have a front element that is for protection alone. As for quality you may see some flare under certain lighting conditions but it's rare.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotograf Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>I would say weather RESISTANT, more than anything else. Canon has a few L lenses which are resistant to moisture and dust- but don't think you can drop a lens in water and all will be "ok." Again- the lenses are resistant to dust and moisture but not fool proof 100%.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotograf Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>I looked on Canon's site, and the lenses below seem to have weather resistance to dust and moisture. The EF 85mm f/1.2 L II wasn't mentioned to have it, but I would assume it does:</p> <p>EF 17-40mm f/4 L<br> EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II<br> EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS<br> EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS<br> EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS<br> EF 14mm f/2.8 L II<br> EF 24mm f/1.4 L II<br> EF 50mm f/1.2 L<br> EF 200mm f/2 L IS<br> EF 400mm f/4 DO IS<br> EF 800mm f/5.6 L IS</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew tan Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 <p>Per a recent discussion with a Northern Ca Canon rep, all L lenses are weatherproofed. He stated that the lenses can be used in driving rain (not just a drizzle) with no problems. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 <p>"He stated that the lenses can be used in driving rain (not just a drizzle) with no problems. "<br> Of course you'll need a $5k I series Canon body to go with it.<br> Alternatively a $500 Pentax K200D (Pentax's digital rebel equivalent) and a bunch of even cheaper P&Ss come with sealing.<br> Come on Canon!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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