DREAM LENS OR BUST? F9? No Problem!? | What About IMAGE QUALITY? | CANON RF 200-800 REVIEW
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Күн бұрынIs THIS The Lens We DREAMED OF? How will it work on cameras like the R5 & R7? Is it worth the hype or will it fail in the real world?
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 FINALLY!
0:31 First Impressions!
3:09 A bit Stiff!
4:19 It Got Wet!
5:08 Field Test With Some Issues!
6:22 F9...
7:27 Mixed Feelings
7:53 True Test!
9:33 Is It Stable?
10:49 The Elephant In The Room
13:05 1600mm Madness!
14:30 TCs
16:39 AF & Action!
19:07 Image Quality
21:06 Final Thoughts
@radoslawgwozdz8154 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jan. I'm waiting for a comparison of R5+100-500+1.4x with R5+200-800 :)
@BinaryBrainbow 6 ай бұрын
Yasss!!!! I vote both the 1.4x and 2.0x! Didn’t buy a 2600 lens for nothing! Haha
@jimtipton8888 6 ай бұрын
Yessss!!!!!
@rainforestspirit 6 ай бұрын
Yes, Same!
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Coming soon!
@BinaryBrainbow 6 ай бұрын
@@jan_wegener wooohooo! Can’t wait!
@LaytonParham 6 ай бұрын
Jan, as always, your reviews are the best!! l love the fact that you honestly show the pro's and the con's!
@AnshumanSahasrabhojanee 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for all your efforts to bring a detailed honest review. Like always your content is the most professional and undoubtedly the best available on the web as regards bird photography. Keep it up👍 The lens surely looks promising but since I have the 100-500, I still am in two minds about getting the 200-800.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@AnshumanSahasrabhojanee 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark, but the reach is exactly where I am left longing for while shooting birds.
@jeffolson4731 6 ай бұрын
Great review. I believe you covered the pluses and minuses very well. This is my 6th day with the lens and I have really enjoyed it. Since it is nearly winter here in the Puget Sound area of Washington State, USA, I have had plenty of opportunity to test low light operation. We barely have 8 hours of sunlight, if it isn’t raining 😅. When we finally get bright days I will keep an eye out for the bleed you mentioned.
@manojsr 6 ай бұрын
As always a great balanced review. So relieved to hear that it is sharp at 800 wide open. Thanks so much for posting. Waiting to get mine, but the deliveries are quite tight for the moment.
@xofred 6 ай бұрын
Great review, Jan! Thanks for dedicating a few minutes on how it performs with the teleconverters.
@chmueller 6 ай бұрын
Many thanks for your review Jan, I can hardly wait for it to arrive.🤩
@birbwatchrr7649 6 ай бұрын
Been waiting a while for this lens and I’m glad to know it delivered. Great video as always Jan!
@WernerBirdNature 6 ай бұрын
Hi Jan, thanks for providing this key verdict I've been waiting for 👍 Sounds like this lens finally allows to combine APS-C level reach with FF level of quality, and it suddenly makes the R6, R6ii and R3 sensor resolution much more suitable for reach-hungry birding. I intended to wait until the reviews from you and Duade were in, but Duade's smile and body language on his review (which was the second video were I did see you using the 200-800's together) already triggered me to order it 😛 The 200-800 is clearly no replacement for the mighty 100-500, but I strongly consider using the 200-800 from the point were I'd put the extender on the 100-500, and reserve the RF1.4x usage only for those cases I'd want even more than 800mm ..
@picklebird1261 6 ай бұрын
Your reviews are just stellar, Jan. Just the facts with pictures and examples to back them up; forget the fluff!. What a great resource! Thanks so much. Catherine
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@KrynexYT 6 ай бұрын
You make the best gear reviews, and as always, this one is no exception. Great work and thanks for the review, Jan.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@MarkCavanah 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Jan, greatly appreciate the detailed review. Im still on the fence about this one. Your review was part of why I was waiting before I could make a decision. I think it make sense to have for just walking around or knowing what your lighting conditions will be.
@SteveSSBB 6 ай бұрын
Mine arrived this morning and I just went through my photos from today. Had a lot of fun. Got some nice shots. No complaints!!
@GlennBartley 6 ай бұрын
Been looking forward to watching this!
@JH-qv3xv 6 ай бұрын
As a 100-400 and 800f13 user with a preordered 200-800 about to arrive, dreams do come true. With your balanced review I am pretty comfortable I will not be disappointed. Thanks
@nerrelloader4226 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your efforts for all of us and providing this wonderful evaluation of this lens. Much appreciated Jan.
@KurtisPape 6 ай бұрын
Great video Jan! You for sure got some great photos with the lens, I think a beginner photographer might struggle with a few aspects about the lens like finding the subject in the viewfinder with the long zoom throw and using slower shutter speeds to maintain a useable ISO, but I guess it's all part of the learning process and I'm sure anyone could master this lens 🙂
@matthewbell1968 6 ай бұрын
Top drawer video thank you Jan, you and Duade are pumping out great videos and helpful information. The pink robin is just beautiful.
@ww3688 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jan... great practical observations on the brightness and throw stiffness... having the 100-500 + 1.4x on both of my R5 and R7, i was particularly pleased to hear this lens did well with the 1.4x. Yeah, this lens + 1.4x on the R7 would give me an insane reach for small bird head shots! I wholly agree, the combination of IQ, sharpness, reach and price makes this lens 2nd to none! Love Canon for giving us so many "2nd to none" lenses lately!
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
yes, I love how they push the boundaries a bit, making the 100-500 500mm instead of 400and this 800 instead of 600
@brucemichelotti4887 6 ай бұрын
Great review Jan, just what I was hoping to hear. I am patiently waiting for mine to arrive. I ordered it on day one, so it should get here soon!
@dimitarnedelchev27 6 ай бұрын
Thank you :) Merry Christmas 🎅
@martinhommel9967 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, Jan. I have found that even ISO 25600 is usable with the R7 if needed. Modern APSc cameras are very capable. In respect of the R7 AF I have found it helps if you reduce the burst speed and disable the IBIS if using fast shutter speeds using 1st curtain electronic shutter. The lens looks great for the price. I’ll start saving up, now
@andrewbalcombe1338 6 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the excellent review Jan and all the best!
@ShoebSaiyad 6 ай бұрын
Great video ! I was just waiting for your review . Thanks
@Twobarpsi 6 ай бұрын
Excellent pictures and review, Jan!! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this!
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@JosdeHorde-py3rz 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Jan for your verdict on this lens. Knowing how critical you can be, this verdict is as positive as it comes. After seeing yours and Duads video I immediately pro-orderd one copy.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@PhotoReactionVideos 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic review, as always 👍🏻 Thank you Jan 😊
@jan_wegener 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Moadh85 6 ай бұрын
I was waiting for this review! Thanks for putting this together, much appreciated!
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@peterebel7899 6 ай бұрын
A great review covering a decent lens. (I love Australian birdlife) Thanks Jan!
@Duade 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful video mate and covers the lens perfectly, it was great to catch up and I had a lot of fun. Cheers, Duade
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Totally 😀 hopefully again soon
@JeffJones-im1dx 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the very detailed review 😃
@ludowild 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Jan for sharing this! I'm impatiently waiting for my RF 200-800 even if the delays may be long... I can't wait to see the results on my R7 and to fine-tune new autofocus settings!
@user-vo6fr4ms4c 6 ай бұрын
Thank you. I pre-ordered on Nov 2nd with local Canon dealer when Canon announced it. It was supposed to arrive on Dec 14th but I was told that there is some supply chain issue and also this lens got more orders than Canon anticipated. It could take weeks or months per dealer. Paid the full price though.
@j4kke046 6 ай бұрын
We've been waiting for this one Jan! :)
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Me too 😂
@j4kke046 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your thorough review! I'm still amazed with the shots that you take (and the editing skills)@@jan_wegener
@cathco9 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Jan, for this review. It's really helped me. You covered all the bases. I'm on the wait list at a local store.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@user-yi7xg3is6t 6 ай бұрын
Jan… your review is what I was waiting for. I would not buy this lens without your review I shoot now with a 1.4 and a 100 to 400 and I’m usually always open at F8 to F9 and I still find I get fantastic photos with the R6. Thank you so much, I will definitely be getting one
@seraphin01 6 ай бұрын
Always love your reviews Jan, thanks for sharing! This will be my next lens to purchase no doubt. I've been shooting with a 1dxII, a 100-400L II and a x2 extender, at f11 wide open, only able to focus in live view AND with central AF only and still managed great photos (minus the really bad ratio of garbage ones) and that was before the great denoise softwares we have nowadays.. So this lens is like heavenly for me and my R5 since I can't afford to spend 13k+ on a lens that nobody can even purchase anyway with the shortages. I think there is room for a version II to smooth out some of the downsides like the shoe part or the messy stabilizer you need to shake around etc, but this looks like an A+ lens for me. And yes people will still want to be able to afford a lens as good as a 13k lens but pay 2k only but that's not gonna happen.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Yes, the R5 and tis lens will for sure feel like a great update. Full AF coverage for instance
@stokmanology 6 ай бұрын
Very excited to hear your feelings, and Duade's. I have experienced the auto-focus issues with the R7 with an EF 100-400mm Mk II. Being down low with a lot of foreground and a small subject in the midground is a very difficult task for the R7's AF unfortunately. And that Tern shot is fantastic!
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Yes, it can drive you mad sometimes! Thank you
@stephenbarlow2493 6 ай бұрын
Great informative review. This really does tell me what I need to know. I've only recently gone mirrorless, and I'm still using my old 100-400mm mkII, and was aiming to get the 100-500mm, but was intrigued by this lens, as I really need as much reach as I can get at times. I was a bit disappointed about the ghosting you described on bright highlight areas, because it was something I noticed on the Tamron and Sigma long zooms, at max focal length and aperture, which is why I stuck to 100-400mm Canon, even though it had less reach. It does leave me leaning more towards the 100-500mm, especially as I do a lot of dragonflies, butterflies and the weight is important. But I also need maximum reach at times.
@richardvernick5493 6 ай бұрын
Keeping both the 200-800 and the 100-500. Love both of them
@ShotInTheDark 4 ай бұрын
I have one on order, cant wait to get it in the field
@crxbb9506 6 ай бұрын
Great review of this lens for bird photography! As if a friend gave their thoughts on the lens - just the facts and no bias.
@GavinVella 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jan :) interesting observation RE the flaring on bright spots. I've had this with older lenses, no doubt due to a lack of coating somewhere in the lens configuration. Still on the fence about the lens, as I'm still very much living in the adapted EF world and even though it does appear to be sharper than my current combo (400 DO ii with 1.4 and 2x extender) I'm not sure it would replace it entirely. f/4 after all is still useful even if it's only 400mm. What's more concerning for me is the autofocus on that R7. I've been a little like Glenn really, just generally displeased with the short-falls of the R7 and I didn't want to waste money on it when I knew it wasn't going to last as long as my 7D mk ii did. I know as soon as the R7 mk 2 came out I'd likely instantly want to upgrade and I think they've done exactly that also with this lens! If they release a 200-800 mark two that simply had a removable lens collar, they know everyone would want to buy it haha. It's that Canon cripple hammer back at it again ;) You know what I'm talking about lol. Thanks again either way, keep it up :)
@august6625 6 ай бұрын
I've been using mine, and was wondering why it was so shaky... I had accidentally turned off the stabilization. 😂😅. Since then I've been absolutely loving it. Big upgrade coming from the 100-400mm I was using before.
@mrsttttttt 6 ай бұрын
Jan , nice review. I was one of the lucky ones that got one. I was thrilled how well you can blow out the backgrounds, yeah it's a keeper.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@RogerZoul 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great review. Mine is on order.
@artisticpicture 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your great review!! I have use this lens for a few days now and noticed a few picture with minor blue fringing on tree branches. Also shaky view finder during video. It takes a couple seconds to settle down. If I push the record button, it will smooth out faster. One thing I particularly interested is how does it compare with RF 100-500mm lens with 1.4x extender. After a careful comparison, I concluded that they are very similar in sharpness and even background blur. So the main advantage for RF 200-800mm is the full range availability. Other than the minor issues, I still like this lens a lot that I make a KZfaq video for some great pictures and videos.
@aarong2374 6 ай бұрын
thanks for the review and always enjoy seeing those robin pics!
@iliaskapatos 6 ай бұрын
Great review 👍thank you. Will stay with the 100-500mm and a TC 1.4. But I'm waiting for your next video, with the comparison of both lenses 😀
@marktaylor9579 6 ай бұрын
Same here 🙂
@ptvfr800 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jan, I don’t think I will be changing my RF800 + my EF 100-400mm L series for this Lens, but I do think it is a great option for those looking for longer focal length.
@XenosKiran 6 ай бұрын
Finally…Thank you Jan… i was waiting for this more than New Year party..
@g.e.gaviationphotography419 6 ай бұрын
Same, my 200-800 has arrived at Narellan NSW
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Better to be thorough than first 😆
@louwiedijkstra5078 5 ай бұрын
Zaterdag ga ik mijn 200-800 ophalen Voor de R7 . Ik fotografeerde met canon ef 100-400 mk ll en de extender 1.4 mk lll . Op de R7. Zal mij benieuwen , de filmpjes hebben enorm geholpen 👍👍 Bedankt Jan
@Xirpzy 6 ай бұрын
For 1899 I would get it. I feel like the 100-500mm can be limiting sometimes. But here it costs 3100... Almost as much as the 100-500mm. Also close to the incredible normal range primes, 85mm, 135mm and 28-70 f2. Its crazy to have this one in the same price range as these.
@Butterfly_Nerd 6 ай бұрын
The Guru of camera and lens review. A very detailed one . Thank u Jan
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@rajasdharne3750 3 ай бұрын
very good review. Thanks!
@HvHSweden 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great review from you! I’m waiting for mine. In Sweden it cost around 3000USD, almost the same price as a 100-500 after cash back sales. I had a 100-500 before, but with my R5 it was almost allways to short for BIF. I hope the handel of this big lens will be okay, and that it will be really sharp.
@b.sallyboluka4165 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much this has just confirmed my purchase of the lens to use in combination with the EOS R3. A very helpful video...
@wdd910 22 күн бұрын
Yours, Duade's and Whistling Wing's reviews have helped me a newbie towards the R5 and 200-800 combination, but my dream would be the Z8+600 f/6.3 vr s + 1.4 to keep the weight+length down even further! A lifelong birding hobby is reaching a new watershed: watch flying bird vs gear to capture it (flying bird challenge negates digiscoping or restricts it to non-airborne iPhone+atx85mm!)
@Kellysher 5 ай бұрын
I always learn something new watching your channel. I had an ah ha moment today. Don’t use the TC to try and photograph subjects far away!! Use it to do better close ups of birds closer to you. I’ve been using it to reach ducks in my local wetland that tend to feed on the very far shores with low keeper rates. The TC makes my 100-500 an F10 and I loose the 100 due to the design flaw, so I don’t use it much. I will try it on closer subjects with a monopod. The new 200-800 is close in weight to the 100-500 with the TC. So it’s not on my radar at the moment. I just love the portability and flexibility of the 100-500. I’m holding out for a better crop camera!
@jeffgaboury3157 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I've watched your video and Duade's as well as others. Mine arrived today! So excited to take it out and see how it works with my R8!!!
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Have fun!
@johnmusgrave4105 6 ай бұрын
Hi Jan, Thanks so much for your down to earth reviews etc. The 200-800 throws up the dilemma about choosing this or the 100-500 plus converter ....and for many others also. Looking forward to your comparison video.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
coming soon!
@jeremyedwards8320 6 ай бұрын
Been waiting for this lens…..and review. Thanks, Jan.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@photos_by_nyman 2 ай бұрын
As usual, a very useful video. I havent order it yet but I hope to be able to get the money togheter to buy it during 2024 to my R6.
@oldtimer5045 6 ай бұрын
Thnx for the great reviews and all the time. Am waiting to see if is a R5 II and what it will do. Crop setting depending on sensor may work best for me.
@hstein27 6 ай бұрын
Great review Jan! I am glad to hear it passed your discerning tests😀. I didn't make the cut for the first round of shipments, so hopefully I will get it by February. I'm not surprised you had issues with the R7, as you mentioned the known auto-focusing issues that has. I am looking forward to using it on my R5. When the inevitable R5 MK2 comes out, that should be a real killer combo! Have you tried out Lightroom's new lens blur feature? It works pretty well on raw files from my R7 and 100-500, making them look more like f/4 instead of 7.1, if there's already a fairly smooth background. Would be interesting to take some of the shots from this video and use that on them!
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
No, haven't played with that yet, thanks for sharing!
@biancadupont2931 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful images as always. thank you!
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@Squeezesify 6 ай бұрын
Excellent, Jan! I have ordered one and Hope getting it in January Merry Christmas. Jan, DK
@thephotoyak 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for an honest, comprehensive review.
@jan_wegener 5 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@ballkd1 6 ай бұрын
Mine is on order and will use it most of the time to replace the use of my 10 lb 500 mm f4 mk I prime.
@ritammelgunov 6 ай бұрын
Very good review! Very practical and detailed. Thank you 😊
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Thanks :)
@antonioantonucci45 6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this wonderful and very useful video Jan ❤
@eka343 6 ай бұрын
Good one jan, hopefully i can save some money to buy this lens
@nunogregorio 6 ай бұрын
thanks Jan nice job.
@spolassery 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your honest reviews. I am interested in this lens and was waiting for your review.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@wpohley 6 ай бұрын
The lens just arrived and I am anxious to give it a try. Thanks for another great review.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@rolandmueller5011 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I preordered the lens and got it today. Looking forward to testing it tomorrow in the local zoo.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@robertburnett8686 6 ай бұрын
Superb video, thanks! ... I look forward to hearing you views when comparing the the 200-800 with the 100-500 + 1.4tc
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Coming soon!
@graemewatts1007 6 ай бұрын
Hi Jan, thanks for the informative Video. I ordered my 200-800 some weeks ago from Teds in Maroochydore and it arrived yesterday. Yahoo!! I spent all day with it today at a few sites on the Sunshine Coast. I am so impressed with it. Images are so sharp. Sadly the weather here will be showers for a few days so I will have to wait until after Xmas to give it a good run. It is a little heavier to use compared to the 100-500 but I guess I'll get used to it. On longer sessions, I put the camera/lens on a monopod and rest the monopod and camera on my shoulder as I walk around. Works for me.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Congrats and thanks for sharing!
@A.Whiteaway 5 ай бұрын
Very intuitive video. Enjoyed watching it overall. I am currently an olympus user, on the E-M1 Mk3 with 300mm f4 PRO. I am awaiting to see what olympus release with their new body but i am thinking of potentially moving ship to the r5 and probably the 200-800mm canon RF lens. I had also thought of maybe going all in and buying olympus's 150-400 f4.5, but at 3x the price, it is quite the price. I also have thought about the weathersealing on the equipment, as i do tend to go cold snowy climates regularly. Point 1) you said that the lense tenda to blow whites out, do you reckon it would be a particular problem in snowy conditions. Point 2) how suitably do you reckon the lense would handle conditions around -10 degrees and below? Any thoughts on this?
@davidstowephotography 6 ай бұрын
Excellent review mate! Been waiting to hear your thoughts. Although not sure I can justify it with the 100-500 and 500f4. Wonder what the second hand market for rf100-500 is going to be like now that this lens is out!
@LoneWolfimagesCanada 6 ай бұрын
Jan, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, same to you!
@blaizze 6 ай бұрын
Fantastic review and even better photos and videos. Your talent truly shines in this video
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@charlesfisher2134 6 ай бұрын
Once again great job.
@eystonaustin4988 6 ай бұрын
Another awesome video, Sir. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I was definitely wondering abt this lens and the RF800mm/F11
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
I’ll make a video about that
@keltonlynch7666 5 ай бұрын
I purchased the lens the other day and it's amazing! One huge problem for me though is a lot of filters do not work with the hood at the same time. The Sigma WR filter overhangs by about half a mm and because of this the hood doesn't slide over it.
@SylvainBourmache 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jan, great video, I'm now convinced, this will be my next purchase (luckily I'm in the US in a few weeks so I'll have a better price than the UK rip-off) ! The quality, versatility and price definitely make it a no brainer while the downside are quite expected and not overwhelming the benefits. Thank you for all those details (I watched your videos and Duade's) - it really help to make the decision !
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Great to hear
@alanjohnson7950 6 ай бұрын
Hi Jan. Just subscribed as I love your work and very helpful honest reviews. Had my eye on the 200-800 for a while, you've convinced me to take the plunge......when they become available here in the UK, which could be a while🙄. I'm also envious of where you live and the awesome birds there 'down under'😁👍. Cheers Al🦅
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard 😀
@tintin69rr 6 ай бұрын
Great video just pre,ordered one for my partner she’s shooting r7 with sigma 150-600c so I see the canon as a definite upgrade for her I’ll wait for comparisons against the 100-500 & 1.4tc on r6ii before I order one as I would have to let the 100-500 go so the 200-800 has to be really bang on before I make a decision on one or not
@shelleypearson 6 ай бұрын
Great review Jan, I am tempted, especially when I saw your backlit video, but saving for the R1.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
It's a nice lens to have :) Yes, R1 will be quite pricy, 15k wouldn't shock me
@shelleypearson 6 ай бұрын
I thought/hooped maybe 12k, hopefully, but expect anything really. @@jan_wegener
@silvavaughan-jones7121 2 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps Jan, I really liked your review on this lens, I have the 100-500 but depending what I'm shooting the 200-800 just looked better for small birds so your feedback most welcome. Really love your videos!
@jan_wegener Ай бұрын
I made a video about the two side by side
@jensenberlin 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your review. I received my lens on Dec. 14th and it's pure fun in the field (with my R5). You remarked some shaking of the IS before it locks in. This can even happen if you use a monopod and is irritating when in a recording. Second fact: In Germany the price is 2500 € that's about 2740 US $. Quite special.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@GrueneLinse 5 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for this fantastic review! Very informative and with impressive fotographs! Amazing, that the lens also worked well with extenders. Did the minimum focusing distance chance with them?
@jan_wegener 5 ай бұрын
I don’t think so
@brradv3552 4 ай бұрын
Just bought mine yesterday via ebay, paid a bit over retail but im no good at waiting lol. Ive been using a conon rp and a 100-400mm and the number one issue ive had was being unable to get close enough to birds. Cant wait to start shooting with this extra zoom 👍
@arynazar8206 6 ай бұрын
Sem dúvida, sua análise foi muito satisfatória e proveitosa. Rica em detalhes e bastante coerente. Abraço aqui do Brasil. Parabéns pelo belo trabalho.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@bruceholmes4006 6 ай бұрын
Jan. Thanks for this initial review of this new lens - Canon RF 200-800. I have an old and well-used Sigma 150-600 and this lens may be the one I upgrade to. Impressive photos at a pretty far range. I will wait and see at this moment, but can see it paired with my R5 and that would give me some additional reach and was happy with your report on the Auto-focus which my Sigma has failed on me at certain times. Appreciate all your great videos.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
It will definitely outperform that lens
@lohikarhu734 6 ай бұрын
wow! super video! i think that the need to shake the lens *probably* comes from the IS "thinking" that you might be "panning" and had locked out 1 axis of stabilization, or, if you are hand holding very well, the IS might lick out stabilization to prevent the IS from "hunting", which sometimes shows up as a kind of buzzing in the lens, on older lenses....
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Interesting thoughts about the IS
@bjrn-einarnilsen687 6 ай бұрын
Finally the video i was waiting for. And as always, a great video with some amazing photos Jan. Seems like a very good lens, but with some short comings as expected for a lens at this price tag. Can't expect 600 f4 quality and perfomance on a budget lens like this, as it seems like some people are thinking. The f9 i think will not be a big problem for me, because i very often use f7.1-f8 anyway. And as i commented in Duade's video: Your and his channel is the two i look at to get input about new gear. Undoubtedly the best out there on youtube. Wishing you a great week/weekend, with some amazing photos. Cheers, Bjoern
@planetfun85 6 ай бұрын
F9 should be budget, but 2000 is not.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@bjrn-einarnilsen687 6 ай бұрын
@@planetfun85 Neither is a Nikon 180-600 or a Sony 200-600 with a teleconverter to reach 800mm. And those are f9 with that, and more expensive.
@planetfun85 6 ай бұрын
@@bjrn-einarnilsen687 ,since when 800 mm is the new standard ?
@Pacojerte2022 6 ай бұрын
I love this video a lot
@eskrima1 3 ай бұрын
The IS on my R 7 shakes at first then seems to settle in. When the eye AF is having issues locking on I switch quickly to single point and it definitely helps
@daemon1143 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for that review Jan, having seen Duade's review already, you helped with a bit more coverage on the low light aspects, plus picked out a few other issues. Not sure if I want one, but at least now I have a good idea what I'd be getting into. It's not that I'm hesitant to shoot at ISO 12800, but seeing your 1/200th at that, I'm quite hesitant to shoot at ISO much higher. Thanks again.
@jan_wegener 6 ай бұрын
If you have to push much higher it does get tricky. And personally I don’t like being below 1/400 ideally
@daemon1143 6 ай бұрын
@@jan_wegener thanks Jan.
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