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Canon - EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Super-Telephoto Lens for EOS Cameras - White
Average customer rating
5
(16 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Super-Telephoto Lens for EOS Cameras - White
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Lens
on October 19, 2010
Posted by: john
from Minneapolis, MN
I finally got my 800mm after waiting for one to be built for me. 3 months wait, but it was worth it. I bought this lens to photograph eagles this upcoming winter, but have shot pics of the moon with a 2x and a 7d (2560mm), man what unbelievable pictures. With this set up, you can just barely get the whole moon in the shot. Craters and seas jump right out at you. I would strongly suggest a gimball head set up. I am using an Induro set up, and love it. My Monfrotto ball head would support it ok, but when you losen it up to move it, you better have a good grip on the lens. I am so impressed with the quickness of the autofocus on this lense with out the 2x. It is as fast as any of my other L series lenses, and I own quite a few, and faster than my older ones. All in all, if you are looking for a fantastic super telephoto with unbelievable quality and speed, this is the lens. You may have to trade your first born for it, but it might be worth it.
Pros: fantastic tact sharp image, built like a tank, great image at 2560mm
Cons: price, balance
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Outstanding peice of equipment
on September 29, 2010
Posted by: Scooter
from Tucson, Az
I have used the 800 to shoot the worlds fastest motorcycles on the Bonneville Salt Flats. In five days I shoot over 7500 images. I hand hold the 800mm to shoot at 1/500 to 1/640 late in the day and use a mono-pod to rest it in between shots.
Images of motorcycles going between 200 and 350 mph are crisp and the auot-focus is perfect for this type of work. I really enjoy working with this lens and would highly recomend this setup for anyone doing similar work.
Images of motorcycles going between 200 and 350 mph are crisp and the auot-focus is perfect for this type of work. I really enjoy working with this lens and would highly recomend this setup for anyone doing similar work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
unbelieveable!!!
on March 18, 2010
Posted by: fly
The images of the moon with this, is unreal!! I can't believe what I was watching. The photos were so close, it looks as if I were standing right in front of it. Every concealable detail was exposed, AWSOME!!!!
Pros: Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: a bit heavy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best Gift ever!
on January 28, 2014
Posted by: 5d3-shooter
from Maine
I got this lens as a gift from my mother. It is the best gift ever. It is very heavy and you need a tripod to use with it. I tried using a mono-pod, but had better results/luck on a tripod. I am not sure Arnold Schwarzenegger could hand-hold this one for long, even in his youth!
There is a learning curve and some adjusting to get used to it, but it is a great lens for wildlife. I was lucky and got this as a gift, but if you have the $$$, it is a great lens.
There is a learning curve and some adjusting to get used to it, but it is a great lens for wildlife. I was lucky and got this as a gift, but if you have the $$$, it is a great lens.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
great lenses
on December 20, 2012
Posted by: Highlander
from Wyarno Wy
I have been taking wild life photos for 30 years with canon lenses and the new 800 is a great improvment over the old FD 800 , if the picture is a thousand word it speeks for it self
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Wow whatta lens
on December 4, 2013
Posted by: Billy320
from Mahopac NY
I am a very armature photographer and the shot's I got with this lens makes me look like a pro.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
GREAT PURCHASE
on June 21, 2013
Posted by: Ketchup
from NEW YORK, NY
ITS GREAT...I LOVE IT... ITS GREAT FOR SPORTS OR TRAVELING
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, awesome, great, a
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Matt Patchett
from Connecticut
Verified Purchase:Yes
This lens is beyond impressive. From minimal shooting distances to long distance the resultant clarity and quality of the shots continues to amaze me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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