CANON CAMERA LENS TUTORIAL | What Do The Numbers On My Canon Lenses Mean?

Camera lens numbers, symbols, and markings explained!!

Learn how to read lens descriptions like this, EF 85mm f/1.4 and more.


What do the numbers and letters on a camera lens mean? In this video I will cover the basic lens letters, numbers, and abbreviations for Canon lenses for beginners. By the end of this video you will know the difference between EF and EFS lenses, what the focal length (mm) numbers mean, and how to determine the maximum aperture values for a lens. Knowing this information will help you select the right lenses for your camera.

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Full Chart of Abbreviations for Canon/Nikon/Sony:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aUGC...
Abbreviations for Third Party Manufacturers:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fUO3...

Cheat Sheets & e-Books
Crop factor – https://focusedcamera.weebly.com/uplo...
More on Lenses, Angle of View (Focal Lengths) & Understanding Focal Lengths: https://www.focusedcamera.net/ebooks
Basic Lens Markings – https://focusedcamera.weebly.com/uplo...
Depth of Field (Aperture) & Hyperfocal Distance – https://www.focusedcamera.net/ebooks
Understanding Aperture Hands-On Lesson: https://focusedcamera.weebly.com/uplo...

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