I have tried a friend's 100-500 with a 1.4 tc I think they are about the same with the 200-800 you get a 100 more 800 vs 700. Without the TC the 100-500 is better so all depends if you need the 700-800 in most cases you do, and far cheaper. The 200-800 does reasonably well with a tc at 1120mm
@@Gabster1 I use the RF 100-500 on an R7 as my primary "birding set-up", and I don't think I've ever had so much fun with a camera, with spectacular image quality. I recently added the 1.4x TC for rare occasions when I feel I need more reach. In my experience, the resolution and image quality of the R7 with RF 100-500 is so good that adding the TC doesn't degrade AF performance or image quality in any meaningful way, and I find the TC is very versatile, though I'd love to see a direct comparison with the RF 200-800.
Nice review, Gaby. Wish it was internal zoom for better weight balance but I suppose there has to be some limitations. And yes, for a long lens like this, you need a good tripod preferably with lens support.
Thank you :) The internal zoom is not a big deal as it is nice to have it collapse in a small size. It is not very front heavy, and yes the 800mm takes a new meaning to vibrations.
Thank you most Photographers want to know if it can be used in low light and how sharp it is and it was hard to find this info in other reviews so decided to do my own.
Hey Gaby thank you for the video. Great review and recommendation as always. I do want to pick your brain a bit and get your take. My FIL is old and wants a setup to sit in his house and look at the ocean around 5-7 kms away. I looked into telescope but terrestrial telescope don't give the clarity and color due to atmospheric effects for these distances. Can you suggest a decent setup that would work for 7kms terrestrial zoom purposes? I can always grab a camera with a good lens and have a screen connected to it too. Thanks!
It is hard to fight atmospheric effects at these distances. Some of the High end Scopes that birders use would be your best bet. You also need a good solid tripod at these magnifications just walking around the tripod will cause vibrations also a phone adapter will add excitement. I never owned one but whenever I am out Photographing wild life you see them and often they are nice enough to share the view I must say it is impressive specially the high end ones.
Hi Gabser. I just ordered mine yesterday (preordered and I don't know how long before is available, do you know?). Looks like I'm not going to be the first one to have this lense in Parksville area, haha. Do you live here in the Island?
Hard to tell I heard there is a production backlog. I am in Qualicum not too far the shots in the video were taken by little Qualicum River estuary Small world. At least you are in line.
You have thousands tied up in those two lenses and mention a skinny little tripod? Makes no sense at all. Kind of like $30,000 stereo speakers hooked up to a iPod. Get a better tripod and do it right.
I am trying to keep things very light as part of having a light lens but strong winds do not help. The light tripod works great if you are not doing any panning and no wind But you are correct I will Use my Big tripod and mount for windy days or video as it requires 5x heavier tripod compared to still photography.
This a really nice lens first time we see a 800mm reach on a budget yet still sharp Thank you for a great review
I just love that floating effect 1:23, perspective is magic at such long range view.
I see what you mean
Very nice review! Thank you. Wonder how it would compare to a 100-500 with a 1.4 tc.
I have tried a friend's 100-500 with a 1.4 tc I think they are about the same with the 200-800 you get a 100 more 800 vs 700. Without the TC the 100-500 is better so all depends if you need the 700-800 in most cases you do, and far cheaper. The 200-800 does reasonably well with a tc at 1120mm
@@Gabster1 I use the RF 100-500 on an R7 as my primary "birding set-up", and I don't think I've ever had so much fun with a camera, with spectacular image quality. I recently added the 1.4x TC for rare occasions when I feel I need more reach. In my experience, the resolution and image quality of the R7 with RF 100-500 is so good that adding the TC doesn't degrade AF performance or image quality in any meaningful way, and I find the TC is very versatile, though I'd love to see a direct comparison with the RF 200-800.
Nice review, Gaby. Wish it was internal zoom for better weight balance but I suppose there has to be some limitations. And yes, for a long lens like this, you need a good tripod preferably with lens support.
Thank you :) The internal zoom is not a big deal as it is nice to have it collapse in a small size. It is not very front heavy, and yes the 800mm takes a new meaning to vibrations.
Currently waiting for my pre-order of mine and I'm DYING to get it. Thank you for the video!
Thank you, hope you get it soon you will love it
Super review. Short and clear. Many thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice informative review, you cover aspects others didn't. Thank you!
Thank you most Photographers want to know if it can be used in low light and how sharp it is and it was hard to find this info in other reviews so decided to do my own.
@@Gabster1 indeed 👍 I also like the fact that you first showed the image at 800mm, then where the subject was in relation to the camera . Well done 😁
Is it possible to share some raw files?
Thanks for your excellent review
Thank you glad you liked it
Thanks for the video. What camera body were you using with this lens?
I used the R5
Hey Gaby thank you for the video. Great review and recommendation as always.
I do want to pick your brain a bit and get your take. My FIL is old and wants a setup to sit in his house and look at the ocean around 5-7 kms away. I looked into telescope but terrestrial telescope don't give the clarity and color due to atmospheric effects for these distances.
Can you suggest a decent setup that would work for 7kms terrestrial zoom purposes? I can always grab a camera with a good lens and have a screen connected to it too.
Thanks!
It is hard to fight atmospheric effects at these distances. Some of the High end Scopes that birders use would be your best bet. You also need a good solid tripod at these magnifications just walking around the tripod will cause vibrations also a phone adapter will add excitement. I never owned one but whenever I am out Photographing wild life you see them and often they are nice enough to share the view I must say it is impressive specially the high end ones.
@@Gabster1 thank you Gaby. I'll look into them. You have a wonderful Christmas eve!!
What camera were you using?
I was using a R5
Forget about it- not available in UK until April!
Feb
Yes I hear Canon did not plan for a big demand and having some backlog with other lenses
Hi Gabser. I just ordered mine yesterday (preordered and I don't know how long before is available, do you know?). Looks like I'm not going to be the first one to have this lense in Parksville area, haha. Do you live here in the Island?
Hard to tell I heard there is a production backlog.
I am in Qualicum not too far the shots in the video were taken by little Qualicum River estuary
Small world. At least you are in line.
this lens is on my wish list may be Santa will get me one :)🎄🎅
Hopefully you have been good this year :)
Santa got me a piece of paper saying it is ordered and paid for!
5 months later. Still waiting! Canon?
You have thousands tied up in those two lenses and mention a skinny little tripod? Makes no sense at all. Kind of like $30,000 stereo speakers hooked up to a iPod. Get a better tripod and do it right.
I am trying to keep things very light as part of having a light lens but strong winds do not help. The light tripod works great if you are not doing any panning and no wind
But you are correct I will Use my Big tripod and mount for windy days or video as it requires 5x heavier tripod compared to still photography.
You'd be surprised what an Ipod sounds like through a high end system. Best to keep your comments pertinent and accurate.