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Lens Serial Numbers

Postby W00DY on Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:04 am

Hi All,

Where do you find the serial numbers for NIkon Lenses?

The 70-200 has it on the plate but I can't find them on the 50mm or 85mm???
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Re: Lens Serial Numbers

Postby johnd on Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:10 am

They are there. Usually stamped directly onto the black body close to the mounting ring. They are often very difficult to see, so you'll need to hold the lens up to the light at the right angle.

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Re: Lens Serial Numbers

Postby W00DY on Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:19 am

Yeah I see them....

Missed them the first and second and third time...

maybe I need my eyes checked :roll:
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Re: Lens Serial Numbers

Postby aim54x on Fri May 16, 2008 12:18 am

W00DY wrote:Yeah I see them....

Missed them the first and second and third time...

maybe I need my eyes checked :roll:


they are easy to miss, esp when they are stamped with that light grey/yellowy colour
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Re: Lens Serial Numbers

Postby sirhc55 on Fri May 16, 2008 10:05 am

Always remember - seek and ye shall find :D
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Re: Lens Serial Numbers

Postby mansunzz on Fri May 16, 2008 6:18 pm

i wander why they make life so hard? is there way to check where the lens is manufactured from the serial number?
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Re: Lens Serial Numbers

Postby aim54x on Mon May 19, 2008 12:51 am

usually stamped above or below the serial, but most lenses (nikon) are made in china, with only the pro lenses being made in japan
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