Canon RF200-800 Review - Ultimate Lens or Too Many Compromises?

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Published 2024-03-06

Canon 200-800mm Full Lens Review after taking thousands of photos in the field. I address the common concerns regarding the f/9 aperture, depth of field and sharpness. I compare the lens to the Sigma 150-600C, the Sony 200-600 and more. I hope you found this video helpful. Cheers, Duade
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Chapters
00:00 Canon RF200-800 f/9
00:53 L Series Differences
02:38 Weight
03:22 Sirui SVM 165 Monopod
03:57 Lens Design
11:01 Focal Range
12:53 Heat Haze
14:53 Image Showcase
21:08 Extenders
23:03 Concerns with f/9
25:09 Low Light
27:54 Lack of Coatings
29:30 Loss of Focal Length
30:43 Lens Comparison
36:42 Sony 200-600 Comparison
37:37 Autofocus
39:38 Image Stabilisation
40:07 Which Camera?
41:06 Final Thoughts
43:01 User Images
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All Comments (21)

@williamvanbeek2749 4 months ago

There is ABSOLUTELY nobody who does a better job in reviews than you. I discovered your channel recently and watched all your more recent work. Great thanks!
@TheSheenMcClean 4 months ago

I've had the lens for about a month, it is my first super telephoto. At 800mm f9 is not a problem, in fact with large birds like ducks and geese, if I get close part of the subject will fall out of focus. The lens is sharp and well made. I just wish it weighed less. It really is a borderline handhold lens. You can spend all day handholding it, and the weight will likely impact your enjoyment while shooting. Typically when I am out shooting I wish I had bought the 100-500mm instead, but as soon as I get home I can't argue with the results I am getting with the 200-800mm.
@courtney727ray 4 months ago

A non-biased and factual review that is very thorough. Well done!
@manabendragogoi 4 months ago

I am not a flatterer by any means and I don’t have anything to gain from it. Honestly, even though I don’t have a Canon RF mount camera, I watched your whole review. All the questions that had popped up in my head after hearing about this lens have been wonderfully answered and some more. To top it all, your articulation is so calming and honest sounding, that I feel kinda blessed listening to you. Keep up the good work! God bless!
@mustachadon 4 months ago

My biggest problem in life is that i have $15,000 tastes with a $100 budget lol
@andrewborton9627 4 months ago

This is the review I've been waiting for, brilliant, so comprehensive, youve covered everthing.Very well done, thanks a lot.
@naizajn 4 months ago

We have been waiting for this from our fav guy! Thank you!
@DarwinIsInCharge 4 months ago

I’ve been waiting for this review. Much appreciation from Southern California !
@greenapplecat 4 months ago

Thank you for your review Duade. I’m excited. Just waiting for them to come back in to stock in Australia. 😊
@andrewphillips2520 4 months ago

beautiful images and a thorough comparison, thank you Duade!!
@tycho_escher 4 months ago

Great review, level of detail is amazing. Love the channel, really helped me as someone new to bird photography.
@bjrn-einarnilsen687 4 months ago

Great review mate. And with some beautiful photos from both you and all the others. Happy to see that it does so good in even difficult situations. Wishing you and yours a great week/weekend, and looking forward to your next video. Cheers, Bjoern
@efreutel 4 months ago

Fascinating and well paced review. Many thanks! 🙏
@keshav4778 4 months ago

The moment I’ve been waiting for!!!❤
@JonathanMikulich 4 months ago

Thank you very much for this fantastic and comprehensive video. You have certainly helped me in my decision making process.
@aridfoo 4 months ago

Fantastic review Duade, really detailed and a good balance of the pros and cons of this lens. I ordered mine at end of February to go with my R5 and been advised by the retailer of stock likely coming end of March or early April at this stage. Seems like massive stock shortages of this lens everywhere at the moment. Can’t wait for it to arrive as your images look fantastic.
@andygray7776 4 months ago

Great review as always Duade. Just the right amount of detail and some really good comparison tests with the other lenses. Super helpful and entertaining, thank you so much. 😊
@matthewbrookes8561 4 months ago

Great review I have on on order in the UK, cannot wait for it to arrive
@canadakaren1131 4 months ago

Fantastic and comprehensive review. Great to see the comparison shots between different lenses. Clear concise and interesting video as always. Thanks Duade
@RajKallath 21 days ago

Hi Duade, as always excellent and informative video. You have convinced me to take the plunge. Bought one yesterday. Can’t wait to try it out this weekend 😊