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Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM
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Sounds interesting and a pretty compelling FL range for wildlife shooters. Are there any image samples and/or reviews yet?
I would love one, but suspect the weight (2kg) would be an issue. I'm considering a RF100-500 but the awfy expensive...
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A look at the Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM MTF
Canon has announced the Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM, the first super telephoto zoom that reaches 800mm. Canon also kept the price to a surprisingly low $1900. In this article, as much as I’d…
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Wow, nice! Didn’t realize there were so many reviews already. I better set aside some time this weekend to watch.
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Youtube even has more.
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I pre-ordered. I'm hoping this will be a suitable replacement for my EF 100-400ii that I've been using with the 2x TC over the years for airshows. I like that it can still take the 1.4x/2x converters going forward as well.
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In my most recent airshow outing, I was shooting the ef100-400ii w/ two 2x TC. I mean if you want to talk about diffraction and degradation of image quality, I can't think of many worse ways to do it.
That said, I got away with some pretty decent shots given the frankenstein combo. So I figured starting at 200-800 should give me a great advantage over my existing setup.
I got that confused with another lens that had me grasping for air. Yes, this one isn't all that bad cost wise!It's actually a bargain by RF standards!
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Makes a lot of sense, Julian.In my most recent airshow outing, I was shooting the ef100-400ii w/ two 2x TC. I mean if you want to talk about diffraction and degradation of image quality, I can't think of many worse ways to do it.
That said, I got away with some pretty decent shots given the frankenstein combo. So I figured starting at 200-800 should give me a great advantage over my existing setup.
When will this lens start shipping?
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Mid December.
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Scroll down for a direct comparison. I did spot 1 error. The 100-500 does have Zoom Torque adjustment.
www.canon-europe.com
Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM Lens - Canon Europe
Discover Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lenses: Unparalleled telephoto zoom, capturing wildlife with the highest magnification available.
www.canon-europe.com
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Makes you wonder what else they missed. I think the key ones like dual vs single nano AF motors and optics is accurate as far as I know. Not dealing with a TC has a lot of appeal. Even with 5 stops hand holding an 800mm lens will be tougher. BIF very challenging. That puts me in this area. Can't I just crop that last 100mm?
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I'd like to have it, price not so huge, but size... oh, i can't handle with it, unfortunately. but real life tests is interesting.
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Indeed and not just from YouTubers but from users.
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