Why aren't new lenses weather sealed?
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No, because "weather sealing" is seen as a "pro" feature and Canon doesn't want "pro's" to use their entry- and mid-level offerings.
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Weather sealing is not the same thing as weather proofing or being watertight. Throw enough "weather" at the equipment and it will fail. You're better off bringing plastic bags, umbrellas etc. if you can. It is not a good feeling when a lens fails because of a nick in the rubber.
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gshocked said:I guess its more a wish...
But I was looking at a friends Nikon 50mm f/1.4 G lens and that at least has a rubber gasket to stop dust entering your camera... The Canon 50mm f/1.4 hasn't got one
The 50 1.4 is a design from the early 90s era! Hardly qualifies as "new".
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gshocked said:
If there's a rubber gasket at the mount but no seals elsewhere (zoom/focus rings, switches, etc.) then dust will still get in...
Kwanon said:
However, some of the 'current' L-series lenses are approaching 20 years of age. The majority of updated and newly-released L lenses in the past 8 years do have sealing (except where not feasible, like the TS-E lenses).
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80% BY HEART, 15% BY LENSES AND ONLY 5% BY CAMERA
neuroanatomist said:
Dear sir, Mr. neuroanatomist, My teacher.
I just scan one page of EF Lens Work III " The Eyes of EOS ", The Book that CPS send me last year 2013.
Nice to talk with you again, Sir.
Surapon
PS, After my count, Total Canon Lenses up to 2010( 2012 ??) = 64 Lenses, Only 20 Lenses have weather sealed.
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First it would be handy to understand exactly what "weather sealed" really means. If you put one thin gasket somewhere in the lens, you can legitimately advertise it as "weather sealed".
Unfortunately, there is no metric or standard for "weather sealed". It means what ever the marketing department says it means.
Unfortunately, there is no metric or standard for "weather sealed". It means what ever the marketing department says it means.
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Zv said:gshocked said:I guess its more a wish...
But I was looking at a friends Nikon 50mm f/1.4 G lens and that at least has a rubber gasket to stop dust entering your camera... The Canon 50mm f/1.4 hasn't got one
The 50 1.4 is a design from the early 90s era! Hardly qualifies as "new".
I was only using a Nikon as an example. Although the newer lenses I was referring to are the Canon 24, 28 & 35mm IS lenses.
I would welcome a rear rubber seal than none. Also considering the rubber Canon uses on their L lenses probably cost them less than $1 to fabricate, it's a bit of a joke!
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Rudeofus said:
It makes sense for the 5 and 7 series too, and besides that the lens itself benefits too. IMHO any point of entry that is sealed in some way is a plus. My 5D2 and 24-105L survived the deluge of a canopy filled with water draining itself on my camera without a hitch....
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mrsfotografie said:
I have the 5D3 and the same lens and I fear the day that this happens to my gear but there are a large number of posts sharing the same experience as yourself.
I also understand that is all to do with profit but it would also be a great marketing win if Canon claimed all their lenses were weather sealed, especially when attached to a 1, 5 and 7 series.
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