Who will jump first

[Photofarmer]

Sure they will be some one on here gets the 200/800 ASAP be interesting and await reviews oh and the other new addition 24/105 not sure hwo that one will go

 

[Only RF]

Looks very appealing. The RF 100-500 is 3 lbs. The additional 1.4 TC does not weigh that much. The RF 200-800 is 4.5 lbs. For some an extra 1.5 lbs can add up at the end of the day.

 

[PKM-UK]

First look review by Gordon Laing (CameraLabs) Here.

Phil

 

[Only RF]

Minute 3:30. No panning IS to choose from on the 100-500? IS mode 2 is for panning and mine has it.

 

[Myles Baker]

The 200-800 is going to be very tempting. Luckily it takes a while for new lenses to reach this neck of the woods, so I have time to save or let the GAS subside.

 

[PKM-UK]

Minute 3:30. No panning IS to choose from on the 100-500? IS mode 2 is for panning and mine has it.

Hi Only RF,

I believe he says ...'unlike the 100-500 there's no focus distance limiter switch, nor any panning image stabilisation modes to choose from'.

(So, you're both right... ).

Phil

 

[Only RF]

Hi Only RF,

I believe he says ...'unlike the 100-500 there's no focus distance limiter switch, nor any panning image stabilisation modes to choose from'.

(So, you're both right... ).

Phil

No that was all me. I must have missed the word unlike. I did listen to it a few times. Thanks.

 

[Only RF]

No limiter switch either which I find makes a big difference on the 100-500 when shooting at distance. The two lens function buttons will be pretty handy for additional mapping options. Not enough buttons on the camera.

 

[ctitanic]

I'm really not tempted at all with the 200-800. To me is a very slow lens. I'm currently using the EF100-400L ($1200 used) in my R7 which gives me 640mm with a maximum aperture of 5.6. I own a 1.4 extender ($280 Used) and that combination gives me 896mm with around f9. I tend to use all time just the EF100-400 because with the 1.4 extender pictures are to noisy for my taste. In another hand, the EF100-400L with 1.4 extender is a lot better glass than the new 200-800. No counting that probably buying an used EF100-400L + 1.4 extender is a cheaper combination ($1500 used) than buying the new 200-800 ($1899).

Here is a recent shot taken with EF100-400L x 1.4, edited using DxO pureraw and Topaz Denoise/Sharpen.

https://flic.kr/p/2pbucKH

 

[ctitanic]

In another hand, the RF100-500L seems to me a better option as well.