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.

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[ctitanic]

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

 

[Only RF]

Apparently IS automatically detects panning. That switch is a real pain. When you are in a hurry it skips between Modes 1 and 3. You have to press carefully to get it to Mode 2. I always forget to adjust it.

 

[Only RF]

Canon Rf 200-800 | Field Test and First Impressions

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 compre...

www.youtube.com

 

[Only RF]

From minute 3:10

Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM | Canon's lightweight and affordable super telephoto lens

Ready to capture the world's most elusive moments in breathtaking detail? The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-F9 IS USM super-telephoto zoom lens is your ultimate co...

www.youtube.com

 

[Jake Shoots Birds]

On the list at my shop so could be first on my block.

To some of the reasons not to posted above, the availability of panning AF as already been clarified by the OP. To the point about the 100-500 + 1.4xTC, if weight is your only concern and you're happy with the comparison to an overly long and unweildy 420-700mm lens...

If I see any lens specific issue for me so far (and I've been away at a family wedding so I haven't had a chance to really listen to a hands on review) it seems to be the amount of turn in the zoom ring to get from 200 to 800mm. Sure, that's a huge focal length difference, so I understand the need to do multiple cranks, but it seems like it requires almost two full turns to get from min to max. If I think about the first turn as 200-500/600mm and the second turn as the rest of the way, as if it's adding a zoom onto my zoom, it's easier to accept, but not what I'd consider ideal. Would I be happy to pay double for a fix? Probably not. LOL

I can't see this replacing my 100-500mm. But in certain situations I can see using it for wildlife in the field, and the idea of a 320-1280mm with no TC on an R7 in certain situations is beyond appealing. The one thing with that, which was mentioned in one of the two reviews I've partially watched, is that you cannot overlook temperature distortion when shooting outdoors over distances where 1280mm is required to get you to your subject.

 

[Only RF]

I’m missing something. Where was panning clarified by the OP?

 

[Only RF]

Just like I expected. We knew the 100-500 IQ edged out the 200-800 but are neck in neck when you put the 1.4 on the 100-500.

A look at the Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM MTF - Canon Rumors

Canon has announced the Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM, the first super telephoto zoom that reaches 800mm. Canon also kept the price to a surprisingly low $1900. In this article, as much as I'd love to compare the MTFs against other notables from the other camps, the methods used for MTFs for...

www.canonrumors.com

 

[Jake Shoots Birds]

I’m missing something. Where was panning clarified by the OP?

OK, not by the OP, but the original poster of the question regarding panning. I believe you said, "Apparently IS automatically detects panning", which is what I'd been told.

 

[Only RF]

OK, not by the OP, but the original poster of the question regarding panning. I believe you said, "Apparently IS automatically detects panning", which is what I'd been told.

Oh I see. DPreview and the Digital Picture state Auto Detect but there is nothing in any Canon documentation, videos, etc. Also no other 3rd party testers in any videos I have seen talked about it.

 

[Only RF]

I should add. Those are the only two sources so I said apparently just to be on the safe side.

 

[Only RF]

I guess the tech exists and will likely be in the 200-800. From the 800 f11 manual and it has no mode switch either.

 

[Only RF]

Scroll down for a direct comparison. I did spot 1 error. The 100-500 does have Zoom Torque adjustment.

Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM Lens - Canon Europe

Discover Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lenses: Unparalleled telephoto zoom, capturing wildlife with the highest magnification available.

www.canon-europe.com

 

[Photofarmer]

its pretty darn big when extended im one old timer that will pass have enough trouble now

 

[MrSparks999]

As i already have the 100-500 and 1.4 converter, i cant justify this lens.

 

[Only RF]

As i already have the 100-500 and 1.4 converter, i cant justify this lens.

I also have that combo. I’m leaning in your direction. That side by side comparison helped.