Hi All,


I'm considering buying the above lens and have found a good one 2nd hand. I'm using the article on this site to guide me re the age of the lenses which has been very useful.


The one I'm after has a date code of Oct 2003 which has got me wondering...


Is a 2003 lens exactly the same spec etc as one that would be bought brand new today? Is it the same colour or are the new ones whiter? (I have the 70 - 200L so I know that L's are not actually white!)


Here is a link to Canon's page for the lens - if you have one and can compare it to the photo I'd be very grateful!


http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/EF_Lenses/Zoom_Lenses/EF100_400mm_f4.5-5.6L_IS_USM/index.asp


Many thanks for yourhelp.