How camera lenses are made

[invisible]

Found this on another forum and thought I'd share here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7_wL0ZZi6k

I'm not sure if this is the only way of manufacturing lenses. The ones on this video are, you could say, handmade. I honestly thought there was much more automation to the process. Live and learn –and get a hint of why lenses are so expensive sometimes.

[Terri]

Fascinating. 9 minutes long but I enjoyed every minute. I like watching this kind of specialized, hand-crafted work. I'm with you, I would never have guessed there was so much "hands-on" attention. Loved watched the engraving, too.

Very cool. Thanks so much for posting! :thumbup:

[Overread]

very interesting - 6 weeks for a single lens though - rather brings things into perspective! and I bet more complex ones would take even longer!

Also interesting to see how much cleaning goes on - clearly no fear that the cleaning will rub off the coatings on the lens unless they are using some specialist cleaning fluid

[Mike]

Dang...still can't watch videos at work.

I remember a video from Canon that showed the steps involved in making a 500mm F4 L lens...it was pretty cool.

[Terri]

Dang...still can't watch videos at work.

I remember a video from Canon that showed the steps involved in making a 500mm F4 L lens...it was pretty cool.Watch it at home if you have time - it really is a great video!

PS Hope the little guy is on the mend! :love:

[Mike]

Thanks Terri, he's getting better but sometimes he still sounds like he is trying to start a chain saw.

[Terri]

Thanks Terri, he's getting better but sometimes he still sounds like he is trying to start a chain saw.awww....! Only you would come up with such a reference. :lol: poor little guy! Glad he's on the mend, though.