The hardest lens to make is…

May 14, 2018,10:27 AM
 

Nice read about lens manufacturing on Canon Europe just posted: https://www.canon-europe.com/pro/stories/l-series-lenses-facts/


  • Japanese engineering is everywhere
  • Lens experts can hear faults
  • Lens polishing tools are made with diamonds
  • Aspherical lenses are made by melting glass
  • Sci-fi robots roam the factory
  • Lens polishing machines self-correct
  • Lens measurements are incredibly precise
  • The hardest lens to make is…
  • The innovation never ends
  • Canon lenses could (probably) cover half the world



Other cool reads: https://www.canon-europe.com/pro/stories/

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Great content!

 
 By: InHavenPro : May 14th, 2018-10:42
Thanks for posting . Cheers, Filip
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Very interesting. Thanks! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 14th, 2018-13:22
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Canon Europe always has interesting information...

 
 By: cshimokita : May 14th, 2018-14:29
including the mix of 'stories'... a tour of Canon's Utsunomiya lens facility would be great. Engaging comments about making wide vs. tele lens (the latter said to be more difficult to make)... with a few exceptions, Canon seems to be known for their long ... 
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I used to adore Canon, cheap and good quality stuff, but they let me down on 3 warrenty issues with my cameras, went Nikon and never looked back. It is amazing how the smallest attention to

 
 By: Rogi : May 14th, 2018-17:07
detail can make and break a company. The reason a lot of people end up going to independent brands is because of the quality, family orientated service and price that can sometimes exceed the brand names (Sigma comes to mind here, an amazing company and h... 
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Nikkor Lens Technology

 
 By: crocker7 : May 14th, 2018-17:55
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