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Canon EF 800 mm f/5.6L IS USM
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| Manufacturer | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | EF 800 mm f/5.6L IS USM |
| Lens style | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 800 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6 |
| Angle of view | 3.1 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 6 m |
| Maximum magnification | 7.1 |
| Minimum aperture | 32 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 0 |
| Auto focus type | USM |
| Lens Construction | 18 elements / 14 groups |
| Filter diameter | 0 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Available mounts | Canon EF |
| Dimensions | 461 x 163 mm |
| Weight | 4500 g |
| Additional information |
Owners reviews (2)
Overall
Owner since: 2 years
Price:
User profile: Amateur
Cons: It's like looking through a straw which makes it difficult to acquire moving subjects
Pros: Reach, Image Quality, Ultra Low Distortion, Ultra Low Chromatic Aberration, 4 Stop Image Stabilization, Weather Sealing
Summary: This lens is at its best when mounted on a tripod with a gimbal. It creates a very pleasing bokeh wide open. Stops down extremely well for deep focus detail. Supreme Color Rendition & Contrast.
Overall
Owner since: 1 month
Price:
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Price, weight, 6 meter minimum focus distance, does not AF with Canon 2 x Mk3 extender.
Pros: Reach, Image Quality, build quality, very fast AF for an F5.6 lens, 4 stop IS
Summary: In my opinion this is possibly the ultimate lens for small bird photography. I have not had it long but the Canon 800 shows better IQ than my 600 F4 L IS (Mk1) and is close to my 300 F2.8 (no mean feat!). If you really need the reach the have a good long look at this lens!