Thanks for a fantastic review. I have been looking at this lens for a while. There are many on the used market. It's just a matter of price and condition. I will have one within a week. Thanks again.

Great video and superb pictures. I am not doing wildlife photography and since over a decade the 135mm f2 is my longest lens, and even that only gets used ocasionally for weddings and portraits. i have absolutely no use for the 200-400 in my current photography world, but, the whole time since it got released there is a sweet voice, softly whispering to me what a nice piece of glas it is. maybe if it drops a little bit further in used marked prices i will give in. would certainly open many new possibilities. looks to be a great tool for video too.

Incredible images, what a lens. Imagine it w a EOS R7 for wildlife. 🤷‍♂️

@PhotoFeaver

4 ай бұрын

This lens with a Canon EOS R7 would be a dream set up for a lot of wildlife photographers. You could get up to 900 mm in length

Great review. How about at 500 mm? Is sharpness closer to 400 or 560? Thanks

I've bought one recently for 4300 EUR top notch quality, looked almost unused. There were other 3 pieces...two weeks later all sold. I guess spring is coming. I've seen and read probably all reviews of this lens, so you made me happy with this fresh video ;-) I plan to use this lens with external 1.4x permanent and internal when needed. Using R5 AF center should not be an issue, have to test it first. God bless.

@PhotoFeaver

4 ай бұрын

I'm sure you're going to be very happy with this lens, it's been one of my favourite lenses to review. I think the big benefit is that 1.4 times extender, all the benefits of an extender without many disadvantages. I'm sure you're going to get great images with this lens.

Thank you vlfor your review. Just wondering What you think of it's worth buying it in 2024? Would this be compatible with rf? Thank you and take care

The filter holder with the lens is a gel filter holder. To use any standard filter 52 mm, you would need to purchase the drop-in screw filter holder which costs about $150 USD extra. The Drop-in CPL also goes for about the same. They are available in the used market for a bit less. While the lens is a beast at almost 8 pounds, it handles beautifully. The image quality rivals any prime lens of equal focal length, and surpasses any multi-focal lens in its class.

I picked mine up in a private sale last October for about $5700 USD on eBAY. To my surprise his estimate at Like new was exactly what I received. The only item that was not included was the second lens foot. I have been wanting this lens for years, but like you, refused to pay new prices for it. It seems that since the Canon RF 100-300 came out, these lenses have been popping up on the market.

great video. many many thanks! FYI, your size comparison chart has a typo on the length label for the RF100-300mm. Says 15.1 inches. Should be 13 inches.

@PhotoFeaver

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, good spot thanks!

Merci pour cette vidéo et avez vous essayé l’objectifs avec le speed booster canon avec la c70 et permet il de gagner un STOP en ouverture 🎥 Cordialement Jmarc 🎥😎

Great video! How this lens compares to a sigma 120-300mm sport + 1.4x teleconverter (for about half of the price)?

@stubones

2 ай бұрын

From experience, I'd compare the Sigma optically to be about on a par with the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 mkii, and the 200-400 is slightly sharper. If cost is your concern then Sigma is a better option, but for image quality, and longer native focal length the 200-400 is better. I don't think the weight difference is drastic...

I've wanted this lens since it was released, but at the time it was £12k and the 500mm f/4 ii was £8k so I went with the prime. I'd still love to own one though, paired with my R6 ii I think it would be superb.

no matter in vieo mode AF?

You say the lens is sealed from dust and water but surely dust and water can get in through the drop in filter?

@martyp2138

6 күн бұрын

With the cover open yes, although when in place it is fully sealed (gaskets on cover lid)