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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
Just a wonderful lens
on July 9, 2021
Posted by: Rob219
from NY
There aren't too many reviews for this (and not any recently) -- I guess there just aren't that many around. Anyhow, my wife gave this to me as a present last year. I really didn't think I had a need for it, but it sure is cool. Yes, you definitely need to use it with a tripod, and the narrow angle of view requires that you have your A-game for zeroing in your subject. But the results are indeed amazing. I don't get to use it often, but when I do, I'm SO glad I have it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Can't say enough.........
on March 4, 2010
Posted by: garf
from Boston,MA
Hmmmm, where to start. My job as a photojournalist and my hobby as an aviation photographer depend on good equipment. No ifs, ands or buts about it. The image stabilized Canon 800mm F5.6 is a photographers dream. It is relatively lightweight for the focal length and the smoothest and fastest focus lens I own. The lens brings even the farthest subjects into a realistic possibility. The workmanship and machinery are top notch.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Lens. But.
on January 6, 2018
Posted by: Dilemma
from Minnesota, United States
I've been shooting this lens for approximately 18 months now. It's terrific. But. There is a learning curve with this. You don't just mount up a body, slap it on a gimbal and start taking tack sharp photos. Shooting at 800 takes some getting used to. Be that as it may, this is a great lens.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best telephoto lens I own
on January 15, 2014
Posted by: Andy
from La Crescenta, CA
Resolution has always been my highest priority and this lens certainly is the best.
The auto-focus features are superb.
After using the 600mm f/4 L lens for years trading it in for the 800 was the best trade I've ever made. It is lighter, a longer focal length and the stabilizing features are excellent.
Would recommend a gimbal tripod head, with one the system
can be manipulated with ease.
The auto-focus features are superb.
After using the 600mm f/4 L lens for years trading it in for the 800 was the best trade I've ever made. It is lighter, a longer focal length and the stabilizing features are excellent.
Would recommend a gimbal tripod head, with one the system
can be manipulated with ease.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: wish it had a larger aperture
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Absolutely the BEST!
on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Gman
from Upstate New York
This lens is a dream come true. I shoot wildlife, often at a distance, and this lens is amazing. The lens is sharp as a tack and, when mounted on a gimbal head, very easy to handle. Auto Focus is super fast and quiet. Used a 2X converter and had great results.
My first extensive use of the lens was in Yellowstone and Grand Teton this past November. We hit all kinds of weather and the lens never disappointed. All in all I got some of the best photographs of my life. This lens puts you right there.
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 lens!
on December 10, 2008
Posted by: Tom3horse
from Upstate New York
I purchased this lens soon after it became available in the USA. I have been a Canon user for many years. My primary use is animal photos, usually from a rather large distance., and this lens is the best I have ever used. It's not for everyone, it's big and heavy and costly, but the performancy is fantastic! I highly recomend this lens if you need a lens of this length. Only suggestion to improve it would be changes to the tripod mount. The 1/4 " hole is way too far back, making the lens nose heavy, otherwise it's the best!
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Incredible LENS!
on June 5, 2016
Posted by: Woodtool
from Tacoma, WA
I finally managed to purchase this lens after 28 years of wanting a big glass. I looked at many different lens's some much less expensive and decided to go for this big gun.
So far i found that the clarity and use is top notch. My photos have gone from OK to WOW! I mainly shoot wildlife and this lens lets me get those close shots that are National Geo quality without harassing the animal! I really love that as I can shoot them in more natural positions and they stay put for more opportunities for that just right position.
Heavy? 9.9lbs,plus the tripod and lens mount does push down on my shoulder, but it's relevant. I can carry it for miles and only complain a little about a sore shoulder the next day. I'll get some more padding to relieve that situation.
Over all I have finally got my hands on the best lens out there! Love it!
So far i found that the clarity and use is top notch. My photos have gone from OK to WOW! I mainly shoot wildlife and this lens lets me get those close shots that are National Geo quality without harassing the animal! I really love that as I can shoot them in more natural positions and they stay put for more opportunities for that just right position.
Heavy? 9.9lbs,plus the tripod and lens mount does push down on my shoulder, but it's relevant. I can carry it for miles and only complain a little about a sore shoulder the next day. I'll get some more padding to relieve that situation.
Over all I have finally got my hands on the best lens out there! Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Reach Matters!
on August 8, 2022
Posted by: hawk38
from Texas
I just purchased this lens a couple of weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I am finally able to photograph Red Tailed hawks at a respectful distance, whereas before with my 400mm, they almost always would fly away.
The lens is heavy, but I was able to capture the attached coyote photo hand-held at 1/320s and the red tailed hawk with some stabilization on my car door(no edits, the exposures were created exclusively by the camera). I'm sure a tripod is ideal, but I usually like to drive around wildlife refuges and take photos(i.e. be "in the moment"), so I'm not sure a tripod lends as well to that style of photography.
I am loving this lens and am determined to extract every penny from it!
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