<p>Canon has stopped date coding / date stamping lenses !<br>
Here is a response from Canon I sent as I have just got a 70-200 2.8 with no date code . I bought Feb 2011<br>
Thank you for contacting Canon product support regarding your EF<br /> 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM. We value you as a Canon customer and<br /> appreciate the opportunity to assist you.<br /> <br /> Canon has stopped putting a date stamp on new lenses. I apologize for<br /> any confusion this may have caused. You will know if you have a<br /> refurbished unit by the appearance of a tiny center punch divot next to<br /> the serial number. If there is no such mark on your lens, then you do<br /> not have a refurbished unit.<br /> <br /> Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance with your EF<br /> 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM.<br /> <br /> Thank you for choosing Canon.<br /> <br /> Sincerely,<br /> <br /> Dirk<br /> Technical Support Representative</p>
Has Canon discontinued imprinting date code in 70-200 f/2.8L II ?
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<p>Canon has stopped date coding / date stamping lenses !<br>
Here is a response from Canon I sent as I have just got a 70-200 2.8 with no date code . I bought Feb 2011<br>
Thank you for contacting Canon product support regarding your EF<br /> 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM. We value you as a Canon customer and<br /> appreciate the opportunity to assist you.<br /> <br /> Canon has stopped putting a date stamp on new lenses. I apologize for<br /> any confusion this may have caused. You will know if you have a<br /> refurbished unit by the appearance of a tiny center punch divot next to<br /> the serial number. If there is no such mark on your lens, then you do<br /> not have a refurbished unit.<br /> <br /> Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance with your EF<br /> 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM.<br /> <br /> Thank you for choosing Canon.<br /> <br /> Sincerely,<br /> <br /> Dirk<br /> Technical Support Representative</p>