Canon’s EF lens production has now exceeded 40-million units in the 21 years since the first EF (electro-focus) lens was made in 1987.

 

April 28, 2008: Canon’s EF lens production has now exceeded 40-million units in the 21 years since the first EF (electro-focus) lens was made in 1987.
The launch of the EF line-up, which now includes more than 60 lenses, coincided with the launch of Canon’s EOS SLR camera system. Canon commemorated the production of its 10-millionth EF lens in August 1995; its 20-millionth in February 2001; its 30-millionth in January 2006. The company is about to add two new high-performance L-series telephoto lenses to its line-up: the large-aperture EF 200mm f/2L IS USM (available from April 30, 2008) and the super-telephoto model EF800 f/5.6L IS USM, which claims to be the world’s longest focal length lens that includes an Image Stabiliser system (available from late May 2008).
For more information on Canon’s range of EF and EF-S lenses, phone Canon on 1800 021 167 or check out the Cameras – Lenses and Accessories pages on Canon’s website at www.canon.com.au.