Canon RF 200-800 | Field Test and First Impressions

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9 ай бұрын

Janine was invited to test the New Canon Rf 200-800 mm lens when she was in South Africa recently. She only had the camera for a few hours and in this comprehensive video she will share her thoughts on whether she thinks this lens should be considered for wildlife photography.
Many thanks to Roger Machin at Canon South Africa for making this possible. Janine filmed this in Rietvlei Nature Reserve in South Africa and we are hoping to test it further in the Chobe in December during our annual Canon Photo Festival.
Janine had a few hours with the lens in challenging light but managed to compare it to canons other lenses. the 800mm f11 and the larger 800mm f5.6. As you will see from her images she enjoyed the lens very much and in the review she will cover everything from the ergonomics and build to the image stabilisation and image quality..not bad for a few hours!!!
Timestamps:
01:50 The Canon Rf 200-800
2:23 Ergonomics and weight
5:05 Aperture limitations
8:31 Image quality
14:31 Pricing for the Canon Rf 200-800
17:18 Sample images from the day
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@danielbrehmer4912 8 ай бұрын

I really like that you mentioned the effect of distance and what it does to sharpness in images. Something I think a lot of people oversee or don't really understand.

@brianchu8147 9 ай бұрын

This was an excellent breakdown of why all of these lenses are designed and priced as they are. It is our job as photographers to figure out the right balance of price and performance. Kudos to Janine for making it clear for photographers of all levels to understand!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much indeed.

@kernzilla 8 ай бұрын

all reviews should be this thorough! the side-by-sides and 100/200% zooms are wildly helpful when lens shopping. appreciate you guys doing reviews correctly for today's photographers, thanks so much!

@lovewyb85 5 ай бұрын

absolutely in love with your video. super clear super on the ground for beginners. Thank you!!!

@wildphil 9 ай бұрын

A fantastic review and even better to have the comparisons with the other lenses. Way better than any other review I've seen so far on announcement day. Great job and thank you, Janine 👍

@pangolinphotohosts818 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Phil... I really appreciate it. It is only my first thoughts on the lens but I hope it helped 😊

@montanaylago 9 ай бұрын

This is one of the best lens comparisons I ever seen... Very objective and down to the earth/usability... Thank you so much... Love your High Key photos!!!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@josephnash3015 9 ай бұрын

Great honest review and comparison Janine. Appreciate you showing and explaining the differences in the lenses while photographing the same subject.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@StephenKennedy 9 ай бұрын

Great review! This is one of the best lens reviews I have ever seen, especially covering the atmospheric conditions!! Thanks for this! I think for my air show stuff I'll stick with my RF 100-500 for now. But it does look intriguing!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Good to hear. Thanks.

@rrrosecarbinela 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Janine! I LOVE that white-headed kite at 17:31. All the photos are awesome, but that one is my favorite. Excellent review.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@mariaceciliarey72 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful review Janine!!! Thank you so much!!!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@eikohariu8460 9 ай бұрын

Wow.. 200-800mm what a great option to have. Thank you for detailed info and update! Way to go Canon!!! 🥰

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@ghlocal1 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful images Janine! Just shows that it’s not just about the lens, but the person behind it

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much !

@fjrodrick 8 ай бұрын

Excellent, very comprehensive review and I really appreciate the way you cover the practical aspects of the lens in use versus pixel-peeping in studio conditions. Two weeks after you posted this the price is down to $1900 US from Canon USA with a delivery date in mid-December (three weeks hence). Thanks for helping me make the decision!

@terryloewenberg2764 Ай бұрын

Your reviews, like this one, are always honest and informative. Well done!

@DerPhiL 8 ай бұрын

Haven't seen a honest review like this for a while! Speaking of distance sharpness. Speaking of heat in the air etc.... great!!

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@michaellewis5921 9 ай бұрын

Really well done initial review - the real world comparisons to other lenses in the Canon lineup were especially informative. Best info I have seen on this lens and its pros and cons so far.

@pangolinphotohosts818 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Michaelle

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@jasonjong4973 9 ай бұрын

Great summary of the strengths and tradeoffs of this lens! I think this one is a no-brainer for me, it's compact enough to fit in a camera bag, and it's inexpensive enough to risk taking it on my kayak without having a heart attack while still performing better than the 800/11.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Very good reasoning!

@tintin69rr 9 ай бұрын

Yeah didn’t like the f11 got rid after couple a weeks lol 😂

@bobbyohry9829 8 ай бұрын

Another beautiful vlog Janine😘

@NewsMoto 8 ай бұрын

wow this is a proper review! thanks for this! keep up the hard work on the comparison!

@arianta72 9 ай бұрын

Always love your review and presentation. A lot of sharing. Thanks.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@alechunter3913 9 ай бұрын

Great video as usual. Many thanks Janine

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@CHASZYTV 7 ай бұрын

Having nosebleed listening for the whole video!!! Ur the best!!! ❤❤❤❤ from Philippines!!!

@baramirm1509 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Janine for this great review.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@dirkwerdermann8870 9 ай бұрын

A very precise analysis and review in a charming way. Thank so much for it.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Its a pleasure.

@NoahStephens 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your expertise - especially concerning atmospheric distortion. Great review.

@sailendrayalamanchili 12 күн бұрын

Dust, smog and heat haze are absent after rain and the light under overcast conditions is perfect for long range shooting of stills and videos. These lenses will produce stunning imagery under these favourable conditions at long range. An excellent and comprehensive review of lenses from a wide price range.

@bengteriksen2586 9 ай бұрын

The best informative summary I have seen for the Canon rf 200-800mm so far.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@nerrelloader4226 9 ай бұрын

Excellent review of this new RF 200-800mm lens and comparing it to the other two 800 primes. Thank you. A very good point you made at the end, exactly what are we doing with the images and does it necessitate the expenditure. Photography is a great hobby.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@AC-xh9wr 6 ай бұрын

Excellent review! Janine you have such a lovely, natural way about you. You put things across very clearly covering all aspects and considerations. I’m just an amateur who does photography for a hobby as I totally love it but I can understand much of this due to the wonderful way you explain it all. Wish you were here in England as I’d learn so much from a wildlife photo shoot with you. Amanda

@kalyanchappidi2447 13 күн бұрын

Much needed review for me to decide … have been seeing may reviews but this pointed the right things …. Thanks for making this

@hunktubes 9 ай бұрын

Wow, Janine is such a great presenter! Well done!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@russellmm 9 ай бұрын

What a great review. So complete and geared towards Safari shooter, I love it! My wife and I just came back a few weeks ago from Kruger and Sab where I was using my R5 with my trusty EF 100-400 II.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Maybe we will see you n The Chobe next time?

@russellmm 9 ай бұрын

@@PangolinWildlife it's on the list

@edwardcrawford4180 4 ай бұрын

An excellent review that points out the problems associated with long distance photography. I was in Manitoba, Canada in early March and it was bitterly cold and windy. A flock of Gray Partridges were sunning themselves in a brush pile, a potentially very nice shot as they were all facing the camera. All of the photos I took were extremely blurry because of heat haze and the distance was only about 100 meters. I was using a Canon 600mm f4 and R5. Thanks Janine.

@pawetura549 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Great review. With an emphasis on not exaggerating the cost of equipment! Very sensible and comforting! Unfortunately, my "safari" will be limited to Poland. I need a lens like this!

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

Hi, Poland has some great birdlife too. And the 800mm will be fantastic for that....cheers Janine

@jeroenschoondergang5923 9 ай бұрын

Cheers for a great review. So cool to see that they take another step with focal length in the 'affordable' range of wildlife zoom lenses. And great to see the stonechat. Over here (The Netherlands) they moved south around a month or two ago.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

We will send the back at the end of the summer!

@jeroenschoondergang5923 9 ай бұрын

@@PangolinWildlife counting on it!

@scottg9208 8 ай бұрын

Great review Janine! I think a lot of people think a higher magnification lens will allow them to reach out there at long distances to get tack sharp images. Your comments on atmospheric noise is right on point. I got back from S Africa in August where I had my R5 and 100-500 RF lens. I had quite a few shots at animals that were at longer distances which I thought I was getting sharp images. NOT! I was really disappointed after getting back and going through them on my computer. Very disappointing and it was all due to the atmospheric noise you talked about. Love my set up and will not be buying this lens as there is no substitute for getting closer to your subject! Thanks for a great review of this lens.

@UrbaneHobbit 8 ай бұрын

Terrific lens review and also a clinic on managing expectations and priorities

@KalliatTValsaraj 9 ай бұрын

Great review Janine. I think I am going to get it and see how it performs. Thanks! 🙏

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@isotechimages.9130 9 ай бұрын

Good work as always Janine.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Panda-ik4uk 2 ай бұрын

Whoa! Awesome video! Thank you so much. I found this helpful, especially the point near the very end about using a full frame high performing sensor. That makes sense. Happy shooting!

@PangolinWildlife 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@joejames4231 9 ай бұрын

Great review Janine! I’ve been shooting the RF 100-500 on my R5 and just love it…..but now I have something to think about.

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

Hi Joe, definitely... however, I find the 100-500mm still has the better quality...! However not the extra reach... it is a trade off... cheers Janine

@PaulGibbings01 9 ай бұрын

I love my 100-500, and used in conjunction with the 1.4 converter you can get 700mm F10, but then have the limitation of it becoming 420mm at the wide end. The thought of having 200mm all the way to 800mm without any of the fuss does seem rather welcome.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Indeed

@mukeshsharma-iq8dp 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Janine, i am definitely going to buy it🙏

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

Have fun with it 😊

@ptfap 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning review from you like always! I really find that the brave new lens options by modern mirrorless camera systems, especially Canon, are showing a great trend for the future - great reach, reasonable price and still excellent quality.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@danhutchinson1821 8 ай бұрын

I bought the Canon 90D when it came out 4 years ago and watched many of your videos and really enjoyed them. I recently bought a R7 and heard about the 200-800 that was coming out. I thought I would see if you had a video on it and was happy to see you did. I will be interested in it when it comes out. By the way the new hair color looks great !

@anonymouspdg6121 9 ай бұрын

£2299 In the UK. This sounds like a great lens but it's only great if you will use it for what it is. I had the 100-500 and loved it but could get just as good results from my RF 70-200 F2.8 so I sold it. I think lenses like these that try to be jack of all trades look attractive on 1st look, so attract a lot of buyers but eventually the novelty wears off. Good video Janine!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Will you be considering this lens? Is the price point right for what you get? Let us know your thoughts!

@arielarias4033 Ай бұрын

Thank for the review I order mine in February and finally received last week . preorder price was 1900 usd

@erwinkruger-haye2698 7 ай бұрын

I think that this should be the gold standard of lens reviews.. You 100 % nailed it, discussing what the purpose of image is and sensor size and heat haze as well as shooting at extreme distance! also cost vs usage case...Brilliant. All important points covered. I see so many people getting excited about reach on a Crop sensor. on comments sections. The new lens blur function on LR and PS can make any lens aF2.8 😂😂 these days anyway ... for 99% of users and usage cases

@Robinshahidullah 9 ай бұрын

Really love your explanation and logic...wish to go to safari some day...❤

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Please do!

@johnny_blz Ай бұрын

Awesome work. Thank you.

@bryanswisshelm941 9 ай бұрын

Not using Canon equipment, but always look forward to your videos as I always learn something new. Hope to get back to Southern Africa soon to sign up for a Pangolin trip. Great review (as usual)!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

We look forward to having you visit.

@jigjitsu5599 9 ай бұрын

The best wildlife reviewer for sure 💯

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@VABrowneMDPhD 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this timely introductory video. Your videos are always so informative and well-organized. This is a unique focal range among competing brands. It appears that among current mirrorless lenses maximum apertures of 6.3 are becoming more common. I understand that modern mirrorless cameras can autofocus and track at smaller maximum apertures than DSLR’s. What is your experience with image quality using the higher ISO’s required to maintain fast shutter speeds?

@pangolinphotohosts818 9 ай бұрын

Hi... that truly depends on your sensor performance. So it difference from camera to camera a lot

@thegoldenhours 9 ай бұрын

Looking good Janine! I think this is the first review of this lens on KZfaq 👏

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Certainly one of the first!

@adude394 3 ай бұрын

Great and helpful stuff here, and superb images. Thanks for posting! After 2 decades of being a happy DSLR user, I finally decided to add a mirrorless to my kit (R6 Mk II). I bought the 800mm f/11 along with it, because I figured that it was a fairly inexpensive way to get that extra reach. I've had it for a couple of weeks and it has returned good results, including with the recent full moon. However, I've decided that the 200-800 is going to be a bit more versatile, so I'll be trading the 800mm in and picking the 200-800 in the near future. Looking forward to it already.

@Bassbarbie 9 ай бұрын

Great overview thank you. I love that you discuss the real usability for wildlife rather than just specs. I’ve just had a fantastic week with Pangolin on the Chobe. This lens would be great there I suspect, but not so great for my local area with its poor light. Perhaps I need to buy it and come back… or just come back anyway… 😆

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

I think that coming back is a splendid idea!

@JohnTucker 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the fine review, Janine. There's a good possibility that I'll be adding it to my 100-500 & 600 f/4 lineup. (Just subscribed!)

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing!

@Orexll 9 ай бұрын

Great review! I just pre ordered

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@DonaldDolan-lh1vy 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos! Just got the R5 and am impressed with the quality in proper lighting. For low light I will still use my 90D.

@Mark-te5uz 2 ай бұрын

I have had my R5 for about 2 years now. I started off with the 90D and now only use it for video recording. The R5 is a phenomenal piece of equipment.

@johnchedsey1306 7 ай бұрын

I am very tempted by this lens, although I already have the 100-500 RF lens (which I find to be indispensable). But that extra reach would be nice on those days where I'm specifically looking for birbs or other zoom necessary things! I'll probably wait till a few copies end up on the used market, though. Great video!

@clementfrancis208 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful review.. very practicle and fun-billed.. really helped.. here from India

@Cirdon91 9 ай бұрын

I’m primarily a sports photographer who also dabbles in wildlife photography. I’ll never use this lens for the odd wedding or portrait work I occasionally do, but at $1899 for the sports and wildlife this is a no-brainer for me. Already pre-ordered. I see reports that this lens will start shipping mid-December, and I can’t wait!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Just in time for Christmas!!!

@user-fg3nm4cv5g 9 ай бұрын

Masterpiece Janine! I would love to see you testing this equipment in a different environment,in natural habitat! Amazonas-Brazil,if you have any plan to go there,let me know I'm native and I know the places!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much... we will definitely get there at some point... cheers Janine

@andyallard5990 9 ай бұрын

All the latest editing equipment we have a new D noise in light than the new blue background. I don’t think Lens choice is a problem. If the Lens doesn’t does it the software will. Thanks for sharing Janine, always a pleasure.❤

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@intellegence63smart 9 ай бұрын

Probably one of the most well-spoken human beings to ever exist. Very clear review.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@felberich 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this comparison! I bought the 800/11 and have been able to get some shots of small animals I wouldn't have gotten otherwise, simply because I would not have been able to carry an 800 mm lens or my 600/4 with me on a multiday hike. I'm 100% sure I'll buy this one after your review!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thats great to hear,. Glad it was helpful.

@jimhollingsworth5542 Ай бұрын

Awesome photos!

@msmith2016 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Janine for your discussion of atmospheric limitations in high focal length lenses. I saw everyone's eyes glaze over when it became clear that this lens would work with the teleconverters. Immediately folks are calling for testing with a 2x TC on an R7! I can't imagine what a mess those images would be. I tell folks all the time - use these like a magnifying glass, not a telescope. This looks like a great lens but I don't think I'll trade it for my RF100-500/1.4x anytime soon. If this option had been available when I bought the 100-500, I probably would have went with it instead.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

"Immediately folks are calling for testing with a 2x TC on an R7!" Nice idea!

@jan.tichavsky 9 ай бұрын

I agree that with 2x TC it gets into heavy diffraction territory, not to mention the darkness and that 2x TC isn't that great compared to 1.4. This lens is great that you can use it without teleconverter or attach the 1.4 while zoom out and use the whole range. Main downside of the 100-500, which I have too, is the cumbersome use with TC, you can use only last third of the zoom range and it won't fit in my bag extended at those 300mm. So I will be getting this one, it's still cheaper than the 100-500 and I can always crop further on my R5.

@SurreyAlan 9 ай бұрын

I shoot with a M50 on a swarovski digiscope, equivalent to about 2600mm and even on miserable UK days atmospherics usually get in the way, its also a lot of weight to lug and to get set up and focused takes an age and the bird has flown, forget about shots on the wing. My wife uses a cheap bridge camera with 1200mm equivalent onto a phone size sensor, good enough for identification but not good when they've been cropped. I'd love to see this on an R7 as that would be 1200 onto a much larger sensor though then the comparison might be with a 600mm bridge with a 1 inch sensor. I think it's white for marketing, if your lens isn't white and very long you can't possibly be a serious twitcher.

@mstrathmore 9 ай бұрын

Exactly my thinking. Jeepers when I read your comment I honestly thought I wrote it and had forgotten that I had already replied!

@Glaucidius 8 ай бұрын

@@SurreyAlanI have the same experience with a Svarowski telescope and a Sony APS-C: While the scope is really great for watching even over great distances, the photos coming out of the combo in most situations are good for determination and evidence, but not beautiful.

@Canon1DMkII 9 ай бұрын

I have found the RF 800mm at f/11 to be very manageable in low light situations. I suspect this lens will be a very versatile replacement for the 800mm, especially at $1899 US.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

I think so.

@HanifBarnwell 9 ай бұрын

Watching from Minnesota, great review and good price!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@atcsolutions 9 ай бұрын

Otherwise, I love the work you are doing. Thank you. I'm am Collins Joshua Kaboggoza from Uganda 🇺🇬 . I love Mother Nature😊

@johannvanschalkwyk2141 9 ай бұрын

Janine, what a great review, I am in the process to replace my 60-600, and was thinking about the 100-500RFA, but this lens is fantastic ..

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Certainly food for thought!

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

Hi, I think the 100-500mm is the better lens.... however, the 200-800mm doesn't lack in quality compared to the 60-600mm.... and it is definitely a ton lighter.

@RajnaTMS 9 ай бұрын

Perfect video, thank you 😊

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@jakesdewet3567 9 ай бұрын

Great Review, agree with your point on the "not a long distance lens" however on the ISO, today with post processing software it is not such a major issue any longer.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thats very true!

@RayneClowd 8 ай бұрын

It is really important to note that the example at 12:42 is not an IQ issue of the 200-800. That image is back-focused on the grasses behind, likely a cause of atmospheric effects throwing off the focus. The most consistent tests are when the subject is close and there are less variables. In those tests you can see how similarly the lenses perform

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

Hi, it was consistently less sharp on long distances... so that was not simply back-focusing I fear. - cheers Janine

@RayneClowd 8 ай бұрын

Interesting. To me it appears that example is a good example of back focusing, the grasses behind are sharper than the subject. The focus accuracy on the prime may be behaving more consistently in this scenario@@janinekrayer2499 I'm sure generally speaking the prime is sharper than the zoom at those distances! Just this specific example appears back-focused

@dlaavdlawb6214 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for F/6.3-9 200-800 mm canon lens video. I love my R5 with F/4.5-6.3, however there is some struggle for shooting under rain forest.

@zerihunewube6575 Ай бұрын

I love your work

@paullanoue5228 9 ай бұрын

Excellent review!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@desaintlights 8 ай бұрын

Wooow. Amazing and convincing points. Regards from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@Nicki-F 8 ай бұрын

Hi Janine - great review! Apart from the RF 200 -800 having the extra 300mm reach, how does it compare to the RF 100 - 500 mm with and without extenders? If you had the opportunity of one of the 2 which would you reach for first? I would love to see a comparison video 🙂

@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083 9 ай бұрын

Going to be road-testing one of these vs my Sigma 150-600 that I’ve had for about 7 years now. Subject separation is not such an issue these days now that Adobe have incorporated “fake” lens blur tools into Lightroom and ACR. Coupled with their excellent noise reduction which means you can use very high ISO without issues, this could be a worthy replacement (although significantly more expensive than the Sigma here in the UK).

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

I would say it is definitely as good as the sigma from a quality perspective... especially if subject separation is not an issue for you

@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083 8 ай бұрын

@@janinekrayer2499 “as good as” doesn’t really cut it at 2.5x the price though.

@albertensandra 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this review. Job well done ; - )

@karlgormley1199 9 ай бұрын

Hi I shoot sport and wildlife and I am lucky enough to use both 400 2.8 and 600 f4 but I also think portability and practicality within an environment is important and I feel that this is a great all round lens at a price point that is still a lot but more attainable. I find the new cameras handle iso and stabilisation really well and when travelling abroad this lens is a lot easier to keep with you when flying, I think this was one of the best lens reviews with honest comparisons and practical advice and showcasing the lens in a realistic way and judging it in a fair way as it’s design was intended 👍

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much... yes l, there is definitely times when carrying one of the fixed lenses (especially thr 600mm) becomes difficult... as we focus on destinations and trips that are photographic we will always make sure long lenses are not an issue... but when pairing your photography with more activities such as hiking or kayaking it becomes impossible... cheers Janine

@cmirtschin 8 ай бұрын

Nice review - you're lucky to have the job that you do. I shoot sports, mostly outdoor like cricket and Aussie Rules on big ovals. I have a 100-400 Mk II and add 1.4 or 2.0 extenders for extra reach when needed. I find they work quite well. I would love some big prime lenses but the combo I mentioned gives me great bang for the buck and versatility. A 70-200 f2.8 would be a nice addition for indoor sport scenarios - one day I'll get it.

@URARITY 9 ай бұрын

I really liked the review, since it points our realistic situations tele photographers are facing. With that said, at this price point and with the insane range it covers, this seems well worth the risk for general audience interested in super-tele photography. I used to work with 600mm f4 and while I loved that lens, the size and weight also meant that I was pretty much limited to using just one lens for the shoot. Compact size and low weight means you can throw this new lens in your backpack and bring plenty of other glass along. The 100-500 is currently one of my favorite and most used lenses for that exact reason, which means that this one is a no brainer for me. Also, cost difference is just insane compared to the big 800, and I'm no commercial wildlife photographer to justify the investment.

@pangolinphotohosts818 9 ай бұрын

Huge difference... I love that you see that one can't really compare the quality given that the price difference is so huge...

@URARITY 9 ай бұрын

@@pangolinphotohosts818 absolutely. While the 600 & 800 may be considered benchmarks in terms of image quality, the 10x cost certainly puts things in perspective.

@luckymandran 9 ай бұрын

Great review. Love that it retains the close focus ability like the RF 100-500. I’m forever using the 1.4 extender with my 100-500 so this lens has me really thinking about another purchase? Would love to see a comparison to the 100-500 and the use of the extender for image quality. I know many of the cheaper super zooms suffer for things moving such as birds in flight. If this keeps up with big boys they will fly off the shelves! Pun may be intended? lol

@pangolinphotohosts818 9 ай бұрын

Hi... so glad you are enjoying your 100-500mm ... remember that lens is still a L series lense while the 200-800 isnt..... so it does make a difference and I feel it is sharper than the 200-800mm... but if you mostly shoot with an extender anyways I feel the two lenses start being on par.

@AlexFBuchholzPhoto 2 ай бұрын

Excellent review

@scottmenzies7995 7 ай бұрын

I use the RF 800 find it to be a great lens for the money i wouldnt hesitate to buy this....great review

@jeffolson4731 9 ай бұрын

Very good review. The US price turned out to be $1899 so I preordered one. Where I live I can get away with longer distances on most days since we don’t let a lot of heat shimmer. But, not everyone lives in the Pacific Northwest. However, I like a long lens to make a small subject big in the frame so I rarely shoot at a distance anyway. I am really looking forward to getting my copy.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Hope it arrives soon.

@nancyross2897 9 ай бұрын

Thanks , solid review. I really like my 100-500mm USM …if I need extra focal length he 1.4x is perfect and still gives you a half decent f/stop.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@yomismo1945 9 ай бұрын

Canon has been hitting the ball out of the park with such a range of unbelievable glasses, I consider myself a Canon addict since I purchased my Canon A1 in the late 70s, and I'm sure that RF 200-800mm is a heck of a lens but I'm also addicted to the "L" series as well as the "1.~ ▪︎▪︎ to 2.8 f.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

A fairly healthy addiction I would say! Expensive...but healthy.

@orloaguilar 9 ай бұрын

This is a more than fantastic answer to the Sony 200-600 and Nikkor 180-600 I was sold on buying the RF 100-500 but really considering this one instead

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Its a tough choice now!

@videbota 9 ай бұрын

I enjoyed a lot witth you review. Very practical and didactic.I'm considering to buy it for motorsport. it seems a good candidate.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Go for it!

@agusferreiro 8 ай бұрын

Muy bueno el video,,,felicitaciones!!!

@janinekrayer2499 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@rommellim2368 9 ай бұрын

As always! you've done it again Janine! Well done Ms Beautiful of Africa!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@augusto_alves 9 ай бұрын

Great review as always. I need one to pair with my R8. Thank you!

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

Great stuff!

@GinoFoto 9 ай бұрын

Excellent overview, certainly very welcome addition into RF lineup, however I'll aim for used EF 100-400mm L II, as I imagine second-hand market will be flooded with that EF lens soon.

@PangolinWildlife 9 ай бұрын

There are some real bargains to be had out there!

@fredmolenaar1532 8 ай бұрын

thank you soooooo much.....love to go along with you....

@zhbc081 6 күн бұрын

Excellent review. Was first thinking of replacing my EF100-400mm USMII lens with the RF100-500. Will keep the EF lens and buy the RF200-800mm. With my EF500mm USMII should be covered for all my wildlife needs. Think this lens will work really well with the R1.

@q7kadedustapab 2 ай бұрын

this was so phenomenal lens i returned it next day after 20 test photos i didnt even downloaded them from memory card. Just a look from the camera screen told everything - junk.