F 7.1 Wide Open | UNUSABLE or IS IT? | Low Light Field Experience

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Low Light, handheld, with a lens that's wide open at F 7.1. A recipe for disaster or can I get some decent images?
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Is F 7.1 A Deal Breaker
0:39 The Challenges
1:54 Tip for Shooting in Dark Conditions
2:28 Success!
3:13 Great Advantage
4:29 7.1 vs The Rest
6:11 How to get shots like this?
7:57 Difficulties
8:32 Final Thoughts

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@gras4711 Жыл бұрын

Jan, after shooting with a Sigma 150-500mm f/6.3 for over 15 years. I have been using the rf 100-500 mm f/7.1 for half a year now. And I have to say, a whole new world has opened up for me. The RF100-500 is lighter in weight, short focus distance, faster and delivers endlessly beautiful and sharp images. What a happy person I am!

@alansach8437 Жыл бұрын

I decided to keep my 100-400 f 4.5-5.6 ii. It's heavier and doesn't have as much reach, but it's built like a tank and is usable in relatively low light. It works great with the EF to RF adapter and both the 1.4 and 2x. The plastic scared me, but the 7.1 was a deal killer.

@dglatz01 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Jan. Love the “in the field” format and how you walk through your thought process and approach. Just Super.

@jacquesdespeville9283 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, I now use this lens with the Canon EOS R7 which gives me an extra reach compared to R6 and R5. I very much agree with you that f/7.1 is not a big issue when you consider all the advantages that this lens offer: lightness, compactness, well built, very short focus distance and great image quality. Excellent for bird photography. Well done Canon! Jacques (Mauritius).

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@nunosilva5653 Жыл бұрын

That setup combination (r5 +rf 100-500) is everything i wished for. I was using the sony a7riii with the 200-600mm and i was getting good results… i waited and waited for an available a1 in the market and nothing appeared, so i pulled the trigger with the r5 and the 100-500, and man… best decision i ever made. In result of that i sold all the sony equipment and i now only have Canon:)). This lens is super super sharp, even croping a lot. Truly remarkable!

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying it

@robertm3951 Жыл бұрын

Jan and Duade give so much good advice when it comes to using a particular lens

@yvesfortin3643 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, I have a Canon 500mm f4 that I love, but my shoulders are no longer able to do handheld photography. I decided with some fear to try the RF 100-500, to replace my 500mm. What a surprise it was to see the great image quality of the RF100-500! I never thought that one day I would replace my 500mm with this zoom.

@bruceleonard3096 Жыл бұрын

I did the same thing. The added flexibility of the 100-500 is great with out the weight of my old 500. I missed too many shots while setting up the 500 that I now get.

@kevinwade3985 Жыл бұрын

…and the same as me too! Used both the rf100-500 and 500f4 side by side for 7 months - well actually just used the 500f4 from a hide once! Now sold!

@wildcat1065 Жыл бұрын

And me too!

@rhettherring4846 Жыл бұрын

I had my 500 f4 for years... hand holding that thing was catching up to me. This lens is remarkable, super sharp and thanks to todays software I really don't worry about high ISOs like I used to.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Yes, you lose a bit of bokeh and fstop but gain some much flexibility

@robertbohnaker9898 Жыл бұрын

Great tips Jan. Getting practical and real and putting more consideration to enjoyment and comfort cannot and should not be underestimated . Thanks Mate. 😀👍🌈👏🏻

@HansKruse Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! The 100-500 with the R5 is a killer combo, not only for wild life, but also for landscape photography which is my speciality.

@PhotographybySatesh Жыл бұрын

All your videos are so professionally done, Jan! Very high standards here. Love it!

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@thescouser8629 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan Great video as usual. I have been using the R5 with the 100-500 over 4 months and it is my go to combination. I bought the lense primarily for shooting flying seabirds on the local cliffs and I can handhold all day. 7.1 aperture is fine for me. My hide at home is positioned to allow a good distance between the subject and the background. When shooting on the move you just need to be aware of your background as usual to avoid distractions Bob

@bestpix100 Жыл бұрын

Great work Jan, I love the 100-500 on my R5. Some great tips which I will try.

@timothylinn Жыл бұрын

I particularly enjoyed this one, Jan. Very interesting. I also appreciated the comments about your use of bright backgrounds, something that I had asked you about in an earlier comment. Looking forward to future episodes.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@vinodsharma1352 Жыл бұрын

Nice to hear a positive affirmation 👍

@christophernutley3246 Жыл бұрын

Great video again Jan, I agree that the 100-500mm is a great and highly versatile lens. Apart from wildlife photography, I also use this lens for landscapes as it is light enough to carry around on hikes. I was toying with the idea of getting a 70-200mm for landscapes and birds in the environment, but I've decided that there is no need as the 100-500mm does the same job. By the way, I love your latest videos from TNQ as I've been lucky enough to visit there several times and have photographed many of the same birds that you show.

@eerofi Жыл бұрын

Excellent episode, pleasure to watch. Thank you!

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@steveparent8788 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, I totally agree with you on this lens. I would love to have one one of these days. Thanks !

@davidnelson6199 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad to see someone shooting aviation on KZfaq! I just got my Z 9 and I'm anxious to try it out at an air show. I have found the Nikon 100-400mm an amazing lens. I generally have no use for a teleconverter, but the 1.4 teleconverter on the 100-400mm is pretty dang sharp.Thank you for the review.

@graemeraymond2939 Жыл бұрын

Another very great video Jan, very informative, thank you.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@barbarachamberlain6918 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE my 100-500! I use Topaz Denoise to clean up the noise with good results.

@rustyanddebbieperkins Жыл бұрын

I'm using the Canon R6 - I picked up the RF100-500 and find it a very versatile lens, so much so that I find myself using it more than even my RF 70-200. Thanks for your video!

@chrispowell2126 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, Excellent video, love the in the field stuff.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@dalelautenschleger8763 Жыл бұрын

Jan, another very informative broadcast! I actually learned a few things regarding appropriate set up for photographing birds in the field. I love the RF 100 to 500 mm lens with my R6 . I also have the 600 mm F4 and I am using it a little bit less than I used to because of many of the reasons you mentioned in the video. Time to sell my EF 100-400mm II. Nice work!

@martinrosen9742 Жыл бұрын

I have the 100-400mm ii and is also thinking of upgrading. I use mine a lot on the beach for both landscapes at 100mm and birds at 400, sometimes with a tc. Its very good but quite heavy. Feels good to have tc built in sort of on the 100-500

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dpierre Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of your amazing videos! I give lessons on the R5 in particular, and a customer kindly loaned me this fabulous 100-500. I am used to other brands, an experience of more than 30 years in photography. I find that this combination even at 7.1 aperture remains so effective and the stabilization coupled with the sensor downright stunning! This telephoto lens has no equal even in other brands if we take into account its modest weight. I thought the price of this zoom would increase given the crisis but it is still so low. Clearly, its price is undervalued and so much the better for all bird lovers :)

@fabiangentzsch Жыл бұрын

Great video! Please more videos in the field.

@fergal1970 Жыл бұрын

Heavy gear was starting to hurt my neck and back. I love shooting birds. I was slow to move to mirrorless as the DSLR is still a very good instrument. I went for the R5 and 100-500mm. It's much lighter than what I was carrying. 500mm is very handy (as birds I shoot are small). Eye tracking is good on the R5(its far from perfect). It works better when something has a clear background. A cluttered background can still easily fool focusing (spot or eye). F7.1 really hasn't bothered me so far. I think 500mm and the high MP makes up for the high ISO. I think its a great lens, sharp and flexible. I love my 600mm F4II but really it's not a flexible lens to be moving around with. A 100-500 is far more usable, flexible and portable.

@dougdavis5808 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👌 this is what I needed Right now because I am looking at the Canon 100-400 for my Canon 90d keep up the great work 😃

@joshuaprietophoto Жыл бұрын

I used to use a prime 300mm and teleconverters, but the versatility of a zoom lens has absolutely landed me more pictures each time I'm in the field photographing wildlife and birds. I've got Canon's 100-400mm on various DSLRs. When I eventually move to mirrorless I'm sure the 100-500mm will be the go-to. Great vid as always

@JohnStremble Жыл бұрын

I loved using my 100-400 on several bodies including a 7Dii and an R6, but the RF 100-500 is a whole other level for sharpness, autofocus speed & accuracy and stabilization. Definitely worth the upgrade if/when you go mirrorless

@amermeleitor Жыл бұрын

Good stabilization and fast, accurate and silent autofocus are very big pros.

@bensaunders616 Жыл бұрын

Good point about moving quickly to the bird and shooting. Will give that a try. Love my RF100-500 and R5. ISO 16000 is the new 6400.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

It is!

@falcocolumbarius9177 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video! I love all the field footage and the amazing birds! The video capabilites of the R5 and the 100-500 are truely amazing. I'd love to be able to get as stable videos with my Sony 200-600...

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's probably the biggest downside on the 200-600 for me

@waynedettman6472 Жыл бұрын

Thanks jan,yes I love my zoom,100-400 5.6 series 2 very versatile,if I want more reach I just use a 1.4 extender with a monopod,cheers.

@timothyrat Жыл бұрын

It's super lightweight, autofocus performance is fantastic, and the minimum focus distance makes it extremely versatile. I'm very happy with this lens.

@Duade Жыл бұрын

Great session mate, showed off the capability of the lens and shows how good the R5 is. Would love a session with those Flycatchers and Robin. Cheers, Duade

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Yes, some awesome birds for sure!

@WernerBirdNature Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, thanks for showing some new awesome little birds!! This way of shooting looks a lot like how we shoot in any nature reserve in Belgium. And it's why I opted (while still using DSLR) for the 100-400Lii and not the much heavier Sigma 150-600 Sports for example. Interesting to see your non-safety approach .. and it can indeed sometimes makes good sense to get the shot before the bird is fully aware it's drawing attention. I should try it out next time .. but not too often because my wife will not like it when I spoil any chance for her to shoot the same bird ;-) Suddenly, my local German photo shop is offering the combo of R5 and 100-500 with a rebate of almost the R7 price .. tempting offer, but still requiring to add a significant amount on top of the unknow resale value of R6, 100-400Lii and both EF extenders ..

@ericdawson3222 Жыл бұрын

Jan, this is hugely encouraging for all of us who use any brand of zoom lens. Sony's long zooms are also expensive but can provide high-quality images in less than ideal conditions; while you are only talking about your Canon lens here, your experience and methods apply equally to my equipment. Thanks for this and all the videos on your channel. You're a great teacher and motivator!

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes the 200-600 would likely perform similar, albeit Sony’s IS being a little bit less effective

@ggivensjr Жыл бұрын

@@jan_wegener I appreciate your demonstration and thoughts on using a mid-range zoom lens. I use a Sony 70-400mm GII f/4-5.6 lens and I am forced to shoot at 5.6 to 8 at higher ISO but as long as the background is not too dark and I don't let the ISO go too high (I have ISO maximum set to 12,800), keep a high enough shutter speed and keep camera shake to a minimum, I can get incredible images. However, I disagree that Sony's IS is less effective. I only use Sony A-mount equipment. IS is in the camera NOT in the lens and I find it incredibly effective. Do you offer any discounts for your Masterclass + Perched video?

@brucegraner5901 Жыл бұрын

I don't shoot Canon but if I do switch in the future the 100-500mm will be a big reason for changing systems. I think the lens is factly becoming a classic. Nice video and excellent results.

@heidiwegener7614 Жыл бұрын

So interestingly and entertainingly done, even for me as an occasional photographer only.

@anthonylujan Жыл бұрын

I own the Sony 600mm and love that lens hardly take it off. But recently I purchased the Sony 100-400 4.5/5.6 and I'm really enjoying it. As you mentioned the 600 has a minimum of 8ft and is not ideal in close-ups. So I'm trying the 100-400 in Trinidad and Tobago in early Sept. But glad to see another photographer with the same mindset. Thanks Jan!

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Every lens has its place. A 600 is great for certain things, but not for walking around

@mikecullis8401 Жыл бұрын

I have the 500mm and 300mm primes with both teleconverters. The 100-500mm is such a superb and portable lens it is my go to lens for wildlife and aeronautics photography. The primes are mainly tucked away in the cupboard. I use the 100-500 with 1.4teleconverter and this combo works well. I find that LR and Topaz noise reduction AI is a post combo and manages hi ISO shoots very well.

@DanBetty Жыл бұрын

I agree I love the 100 to 500 and use it as often if not more often as my F4 prime

@bunkermagnus Жыл бұрын

Great video, as usual! I bought this lens last year, best lens I've had in 15 years of photography.

@wildlife-shorts Жыл бұрын

I Love my 100-500! With the performance of the r6 in low light, it is an amazing combo!

@niceyesplease Жыл бұрын

Great video, beautiful bird images, thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge! Looks like I need to get this lens next year.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kenschwarz8057 Жыл бұрын

It’s fantastic. I don’t even bother with the tripod foot anymore. The zoom range and close focusing make it an ideal nature walkaround lens that is practically guaranteed to take more than a few winners every time.

@BerndWolter Жыл бұрын

Your Master class ist realy helpful for me.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Great! I love hearing that and helping you to get better results

@clausborner1705 Жыл бұрын

very plausible explanations and great photographical results!

@chrislake8879 Жыл бұрын

Hello Jan. The best augmentation of the excellent R5/100-500 combination is to add the R7. A significant increase in versatility that should cover virtually all your walking around bird photography needs. Cheers…. Chris

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

It's great for sure, but keeper rate takes a hit, especially in low light like this

@stevedavis2050 Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite of your videos, Jan - I’m finally coming over to Australia in a month, so will hope to take some nice images with my R6 / 100-500 lens 😊

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@tibtechtalks Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your nice video. All of your photos are really amazing. I also went to Isarraum today with RF 100-500mm for taking kingfisher photos. For four hours shooting I got some great photos. This lens is really great and highly value as price.

@erichpoole1396 Жыл бұрын

hi Jan, i have just taken delivery of this lens today so i am looking forward to getting out and using it on my R5. I traded in my EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM and got £1100 for that, making this one a little more affordable although i still had to shell out £1900, also Canon are giving cash back so hopefully i will get another £210 back. Keep making these great videos they are very inspiring, i just wish we had more birds over here to take images of.

@schneeaddict Жыл бұрын

To comment on the f-stop vs tstop. I actually tested this with the Rf100-500 and the Tamron 150-600G2 on my R6. What I did was setup the same shot with controlled lighting and then used auto ISO to see how different the ISO keeping all other settings constant. I found the RF allowed 1/3 stop more light at 500mm. With the 1.4 teleconverter I think it was about a stop less light at 700mm than the Tamron at 600mm. That eased any concerns I had and I ultimately sold the Tamron to keep the RF.

@dmf7162 Жыл бұрын

I have both the 100-500 and a 600m F4. I find these days that I almost always take my 100-500 for the reasons you mentioned in your video: low weight (can be hand-held easily and I cannot hand-hold the 600mm for any length of time), zoom capability (with the 600 I can be too close to get the shot I want), yet still get sharpe images, etc.

@unvexis Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I figured you'd come around to the zooms. I still wish I had a big fat f/4 telephoto for stationary (or semi-stationary) work, but there's a lot to be said for flexibility.

@RVNmedic Жыл бұрын

I'm with you Jan. I gave up my Fujifilm X-T5 and 100-400 F4.5-6.3 for the R5 and the 100-500. Although I love shooting with the Fuji there's no comparison about results especially with BIF. The AF and tacking are superb. Thanks.

@davegordon9814 Жыл бұрын

It was Mk 1 lens. You make a good point, however I very seldom used my 500 at f 4 as DoF was often too narrow particularly for more than one bird, bigger birds and certainly animals where the eye must be sharp and the body mostly in focus. Living and shooting wildlife in southern Africa I found f 5.6 to f 6.3 to be better able to keep the whole subject in sharp focus while maintaining a soft background.

@Joya5545 Жыл бұрын

I do love this lens, it’s so versatile for sure. I do wish it had been a 100-600 or 200-600 (like the excellent Sony lens) My go to lens in the past was the 100-400L Ver1, It was really good for just about everything. So when I do shoot now in low light situations with the 100-500, I’m a bit surprised at having to bump up my ISO so much. However with all the great noise reduction software out there it’s not really a problem. I guess it’s just adjusting to the new normal of high ISOs, I remember when shooting at 1600 was just a crazy thing to do. Good to get your thoughts in the video Jan, thanks.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think many of us are still too stuck in the super low iso world, which has its place, but not in a rainforest 😀

@Knowbody42 Жыл бұрын

Modern sensors are so much better than we used to have. We don't have to care about high ISO as much as we used to.

@Joya5545 Жыл бұрын

@@Knowbody42 Yes indeed, it's just adjusting to it, it's quite amazing how decent a shot one can get in those really high ISOs now!

@fredbisschop9603 Жыл бұрын

Hello Jan, First of all I wanna thank you for your excellent videos and testing equipment out in the field. I used to photograph birds and wildlife with a sigma 150- 600, which was an excellent lens but rather haevy. When I got I an r5 and the 100-500 lens the diffference is amazing. I can shoot handheld photographs all the time, I only use my tripod if I am on a fixed spot. Also the flexibitily of the lens is great, you can focus e.g. on a butterfly from one meter distance and get somesort of macro photographs. The lens is absolutely worth the money.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Well said

@MrDennisk4 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, thanks for your video and with me having also the RF 100-500mm lens with my Canon R7 agree with all you say, to what is a super lens my favourite also!

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@Mudly71 Жыл бұрын

My favourite lens, along with the 1.4TC, is an exceptional duo on my R5. I'm in love ❤️

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@billmartin1010 Жыл бұрын

When the R5 first came out, the RF 100-500 was my very first lens. Incredibly versatile from "macro" to tele. Super high quality images. But . . . birds seem to know when f7.1 isn't enough. Our perches get crowded just after the sun drops behind the horizon. I figure an f4 lens would get me an extra half hour to an hour of good shooting each day (morning and evening combined). The 100-500 will stay because of its versatility, mobility, and ability to follow birds in forest / jungle. But a 400 f2.8 or 600 f4 is in my future. Some images only come from those wide apertures.

@judyblionphotography172 Жыл бұрын

I agree Yan, its a fantastic combo 👌 I think if ppl stopped worrying abt the 7.1 and actually used ths lens they were be amazed by what it can do, 📸

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Totally

@jessejayphotography Жыл бұрын

I like how 5:23 is a perfect example of what you are talking about.

@scottritchie6187 Жыл бұрын

Great video Jan. Where is the mangrove boardwalk? Anyway, I use the same outfit, and find DxO solves the noise issue, and IS solves the low shutter speed. I've got sharp hand held of a rufous owl at 1/64 sec. shooting electronic and picking the winners. Mate, its a far cry from the days when I bought a roll of Kodachrome 64! I love the lens and the R5.

@robgerety Жыл бұрын

I have this lens and I love it. Like most Canon RF glass it is certainly a bit overpriced. But, if you can swing it, I don't think you will be disappointed. It is a very strong lens in every way. Of course, every lens has its place. This lens functions well in a wide range of conditions and photography genres.

@axelhildebrandt Жыл бұрын

It's a great lens for the size and weight. I recently traveled and didn't want to carry the 600f4 as it was not primarily a photography trip. The R5 and 100-500 easily fit in my carry on luggage and in the field, with 1.4x TC and stopped down a bit it works quite well even with more distant birds.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Yes, it has become a handy alternative. Just annoying to having to take off the Tc all the time to fit it into the bag

@MichaelJazayeriMD Жыл бұрын

Hello Jan, Thank you for your videos! They are very informative. I am curious have you ever tried using high sync flash of maybe 1/1000 or 1/2000 at full power with a better Beamer attachment? This may allow you to use lower ISO and still have a bit of catch light

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Any bit of flash can make it look quite overflashed in the dark conditions

@peterroadson2493 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan. i just bought that lens. Thanks to you. Hope for a fast delivery so I can start shooting. Merry Christmas to you.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I hope you will enjoy it

@blisteringbooks2428 Жыл бұрын

I had to get a Canon lens because of the problems with AIAF with Sigma lenses, I picked up a mint 100-400L ii for £1200, no way could I justify £2900, even second hand they are £2500. I think Canon are playing games too, they recent jacked up the new price for the 100-400Lii to £2400, presumably so more people bought the RF lens. Apart from the extra 100mm I don't think there is that much difference [apart from f5.6]. Keep making these videos, cheers. Derek

@Cazzy1944 Жыл бұрын

All I can say is I use this lens with my R5 and have no problem with 7.1. Best camera and lens that I have ever had

@adinew8920 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. ...

@chazM6116 Жыл бұрын

77 mm filter mount not 72 as you said @4:45

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you! I wonder how I came up with 72!

@derekmidgley Жыл бұрын

Love your work. Always wonder how you choose between video and still "moments"? Clip first, then shoot some stills? To and fro?

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Get some good stills and hope the bird stays for video as well. Or if it’s in a bit so pretty spot, I do video right away

@Chris_Wolfgram Жыл бұрын

Looks pretty darn useable to me ! @8:30, WoW ! Great video :) TY :)

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TechnoBabble Жыл бұрын

Some of my best wildlife shots from before I upgraded were taken on a 16mp Micro 4/3 camera (Panasonic G85) with a $600 Olympus 70-300 f/5-6.7, equivalent to a full frame 600mm f/13. Most people would scoff at the idea of an f/13 max aperture full frame lens, but it worked great for me. Sure, in low light it wasn't good, but the stabilization on the G85 allowed me to handhold shots at 1/100 and 1/50 of a second. Sure, better gear can remove limitations and allow a skilled photographer to create better results, but a skilled photographer should also be able to create good results with the most limited gear.

@chrisbourne5104 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, Another lovely video and inspiring video! I'm in the UK and we simply dont have the dazzling colours in our the bird life that you have in Australia so just love seeing what you can find in Australia! With the R5 do you modify your autofocus settings at all when working in a dark environment like this? Do you find eye tracking is still successful for you most of the time? BTW have you altered the af settings at all from those that you showed in the original R5 set up video? best regards Chris

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, No the settings are the same and I don't usually touch them. Surprisingly the eye tracking is much more reliable than Spot Af in the dark forest

@johnaustin8393 Жыл бұрын

I'm using it with the R6 and getting great results. Even with the 1.4x extender the results are good.

@adremark Жыл бұрын

Loved this video, Jan! Question: when you are using DXO PureRaw, do you check the global sharpening settings or leave them unchecked? Thanks!

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

I leave them off, it does it to much

@AikoSukdolak Жыл бұрын

Danke für dieses "in the field video" - den straight forward approach weed ich auch mal wieder probieren - Auch dafür danke🙏 ich teste grade das Nikon 800mm f6,3 an der Z9 da ist die blende bisher garkein Thema

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Super combo!

@jakecook716 Жыл бұрын

I've held back on getting this lens from my current ef 100-400 ii. My biggest dislike is being limited to f5.6 at full length, so f7.1 doesn't interest me. I want to upgrade to a lens for softer backgrounds. But the price jump to a 400 f2.8 or a 500 f4 is massive. I'm hoping the rf 400 or 500 DO lens will be the answer, as I'm also a hand held shooter

@HvHSweden Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, Greate video! You said shortly in the video that the electrical shutter gives sharper photo. Very interesting! So mechanical shutter gives not the same sharpnes, but instead no rolling shutter. Sorry that none of the shutter options gives everything. Kind regards, Helen

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Sharper as in less blurry photos

@sarahmayhew7067 Жыл бұрын

I would say it is underrated. Great lens. I also have the 800 mm lens which actually is lighter and also amazing for the price. F 11 isn’t great, but as you said the R5 and R6 handle noise well at higher ISOs. I use it more as it is lighter and gives me more reach. But love them both. I have the R6 body.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@Andrewmusic100 Жыл бұрын

you could make a video comparing the difference in exposure and blur between an f/7.1 and f/6.3 aperture. it would be great

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

I don’t think you could see a difference tbh

@mushtaqahmadbaig1976 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan! Please do add some raw sample photos from the lens and camera you review, so it can make for us easy to download and decide after looking closely!

@johnmitchell2094 Жыл бұрын

The F stop doesn't matter if you use DPP4. I use this lens at 6400 ISO & even with the 1.4 extender at f22, high ISO & 3200 ISO. DPP$ & Topaz diNoise works well, on the R5 & R7!!!

@rreichar1 Жыл бұрын

I love my 100-500mm lens. It’s the sharpest zoom that I’ve used.

@daviddouglasuk Жыл бұрын

100-500 is obviously an awesome lens, a must have for Canon shooters. Jan what happened to the R7 setup video? I just hired one and have started testing, would love to try your setup.

@coolamit79 Жыл бұрын

Great lens. Bought this lens used, a year old for CAD 3000, when brand new with tax cost about 4400 CAD. Got absolute bargain as seller was quite keen on switching to Sony ecosystem. Loving the results from this lens so far with R7.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Nice one!

@daviddouglasuk Жыл бұрын

How good is the R7 + 100-500 for birds in flight? I am finding the adapted 100-400is ii isn't as good as I would like, no where near as good as the A1+200-600. I love the lower weight R7 combo though.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

@@daviddouglasuk it’s definitely better than the 100-400, hard to say by how much. The R7 itself is a bit hit and miss at times, but will perform best with Rf glass

@alainmarion8952 Жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said. This lens is expensive but not overpriced. It replaces three other lenses in my opinion (macro, mid range and long range). I carry this lens only and no tripod in the field with my R5. A dream combo. The 7,1 aperture is not a problem, especially if you want more of your subject in focus. In bright sunlight you even need a ND filter for video at 24-30 fps (less so at 60 or 120 fps).

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Great point, it’s amazing for travel because of that aspect

@NeluCiorba Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@peterebel7899 Жыл бұрын

Jan I do not want to argue against using the excellent 100-500 handheld, I love it (IQ, weight, versatility, ...)! Regarding shooting on a walk with a 600 4.0: Did you ever try to support its weight with a monopod while not loosing flexibility and speed of use? Put a little head between the lens and the monopod (my preference these days Sirui L-20 or similar).

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

I have not, I always found them a bit annoying to use

@jeffolson4731 Жыл бұрын

I am planning on buying this lens. The reviews, yours included, show it to be a great lens. Do I wish it was cheaper, of course. So I will either wait for a sale or buy one when Canon has a refurbished one available again. Your quick comment about f stop vs t stop is 100% true and goes largely unstated. Since f stop is just a ratio it does not tell us how much light actually gets to the sensor.

@fergal1970 Жыл бұрын

I find the background bokeh on the 100-500 very good. I haven't done any side by side comparison but I'm sure an F4 would be better but I haven't been disappointed, no distracting unsmoothness. I really can't complain about the lens.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Would be great to see all the actual t stops of lenses, I am sure we’d have some shockers

@ForrestWest Жыл бұрын

Beautiful images Jan! I have the rf100-400mm and so far since I also have the Sony A7iv and the 200-600mm lens I have resisted buying the RF100-500mm lens. I really think it's the right way to go since with my R7 I'll be getting 800mm! Even the RF100-400mm is giving me 640mm on the R7 and seems to have made my Sony 200-600mm lens sort of heavy and almost obsolete. It's a tough call and I'm still trying to figure out what to do! If I sell the Sony lens I won't have to put much money with it in order to get that Canon lens. I think I would probably carry it more often and get a lot more use out of it than with the Sony on a full frame getting only 600mm.

@jrnmiranda1 Жыл бұрын

🇵🇹 Hello Jan. I have a 100-500mm lens. It was very expensive but it made up for it. It is very sharp and fast focusing. The results are brilliant. With canon R6/R5 and ISO 25600 and PureRaw 2 app the results are very good. I am delighted. Your practice and teachings are valuable. thanks.

@nunosilva5653 Жыл бұрын

Same here meu amigo :)). Melhor combinação que já tive… estou com dúvidas se invisto numa rf400 por isso mesmo… pelo peso e pelo valor do investimento. Quando esta combinação tem me dado tao bons resultados. Abraço.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@garrywatters1140 Жыл бұрын

I use the 800 f11 in similar conditions and get great results. I go to a place called Fogg dam near Kakadu NP. They have two walkways through the forested area.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

I got some great photos there, beautiful spot

@AstrocandyTV 4 ай бұрын

Did 12km with this lens on my R3 at RSPB Minsmere yesterday and barely noticed it. Absolutely killer combo.

@jan_wegener 4 ай бұрын

Yes it works by far the best with R3

@ThreeCeeProductions 11 ай бұрын

This is a good video. I am thinking about getting this lens. I have the 600 and 800 f11 and am surprised how good the photo are. The only real issue is the minimum focus distance. I’m mainly birds so getting a large image without spooking the birds is satisfying. I might get this lens for other wildlife and sports.

@jan_wegener 11 ай бұрын

It's a great lens for sure

@DoronHoffman Жыл бұрын

Great review as always! The one thing that concerns me regarding this lease is the bokeh. Currently I’m using 600f4 and I wonder how both would compare in similar aperture.

@KevinNordstrom Жыл бұрын

Probably your 600f4 will produce better bokeh being fixed f4 however there's no getting around the fact you will take more trips and longer hikes and get more shots with the 100-500 at a fraction of the cost

@axelhildebrandt Жыл бұрын

@@KevinNordstrom I agree, the background blur with the 600f4 is much smoother but if there is enough distance between your subject and the background, the 100-500 bokeh looks fine, too.

@jan_wegener Жыл бұрын

Yes, there’s a huge difference in the bokeh, so you have to pay even more attention to the BG with this lens. It can never replace a 600, but it’s a great and way more flexible addition

@stajgeer Жыл бұрын

I am taking your advise on this lens. I am new to shooting birds and I hope it works for me. I am not a professional photographer just an intermediate.