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The 800mm club, that is .

Recently bought an 800 from FM member "snapsy" and just received it last evening. Wish there was more time to take it out for a proper spin, but I had a chance to throw a 1.4x and an extension tube on the lens this morning to see what it could do. Lots of practice ahead- looking forward to it!




800L @ 1120mm



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Sep 18, 2013 at 07:52 AM
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congrats and enjoy your new toy!




Sep 18, 2013 at 07:54 AM
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Looks good! What body did you use? Congrats on the new lens.


Sep 18, 2013 at 08:39 AM
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WrightImage wrote:
Looks good! What body did you use? Congrats on the new lens.


Thanks, Dave. Used a 5D3 for this quick test shot.



Sep 18, 2013 at 08:43 AM
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Great test shot!! Looking at your profile you have a very nice and concise lens setup going from 24-1120. Congrats on maxing out the reach.

Can I ask what made you choose the 800 over the 600II as the latest trend seems to be leaning the other way?



Sep 18, 2013 at 08:47 AM
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great pigun!
I'd like to see you with a cotton carrier - 200-400 on one side, 800 on the other!



Sep 18, 2013 at 08:49 AM
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arbitrage wrote:
Great test shot!! Looking at your profile you have a very nice and concise lens setup going from 24-1120. Congrats on maxing out the reach.

Can I ask what made you choose the 800 over the 600II as the latest trend seems to be leaning the other way?


Thanks, Geoff. With the 200-400 very capable at 560mm, I figured getting the 800 was more practical for me because if I got a 600, I would probably use it with a TC often, so why not just use a bare 800? Also, the used prices on 800's are much more attractive than the price of a 600 II. I completely understand why many are choosing the new 600, but for me, this was a combination of economy and practicality. Not all of us are well-heeled, retired Canadian senators like some (in)famous pijun shooters !

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Sep 18, 2013 at 08:57 AM
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dgdg wrote:
great pigun!
I'd like to see you with a cotton carrier - 200-400 on one side, 800 on the other!


That's hilarious, David! I was actually thinking of a double Blackrapid strap, but maybe the CC could work...



Sep 18, 2013 at 08:58 AM
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Good move Mitesh....also that particular 800L copy was so new and so well priced relative to its condition.

800L is a bit of a tough taskmaster, but she also works great when used right.
Not a lens for everybody, that's pretty much obvious.



Sep 18, 2013 at 04:49 PM
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Thanks, Peter. Looking forward to getting some practice and posting some work!


Sep 18, 2013 at 05:52 PM
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Here's the last shot I've done with 800L a few weeks ago, on 1DsMkII, handheld, and I miss shooting with the lens already.


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Sep 18, 2013 at 08:12 PM
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Nice Great Blue Pijun! That's a subject that we have in plentiful numbers here. I often see as many as 15-20 at once on the bank of a small river nearby.

I am pleasantly surprised at how light the 800 feels compared to the 600 mk I. Front heavy, but not unwieldy.



Sep 18, 2013 at 08:20 PM
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Well, after handholding 600 f/4 IS MkI or 400 f/2.8 IS MkI, anything else currently made by Canon feels light.


Sep 18, 2013 at 08:40 PM
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I can only join the 80mm club, one day...I'll be in the 800


Sep 18, 2013 at 09:11 PM
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Congrats on the new glass, good first shot...


Sep 19, 2013 at 12:03 AM
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Congrats Mitesh, you will love it


Sep 19, 2013 at 12:07 AM
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Why? Why? Why did you have to post this? Do you know the trouble you may have caused a lot of members here?


Sep 19, 2013 at 09:24 AM
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Congrats Mitesh. Nice opening gambit


Sep 19, 2013 at 10:16 AM
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Thanks guys


Sep 19, 2013 at 05:13 PM
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a sweet purchase Mitesh.. congrats


Sep 19, 2013 at 07:28 PM





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