Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
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p.1 #1 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
I recently had a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform a "hands on" review of the mythical Canon 1200 f/5.6L lens.
We created a video review of this lens where you will get the opportunity to see some of its unique features, take a look at some still and video as well as a video comparison with an EF500 f/4L IS as we shoot some suburban wildlife. The sample stills and video as well as the entire review were all captured using a pair of Canon 5D MarkII.
p.1 #2 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
Thanks very enjoyable
Aug 13, 2009 at 04:11 PM
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p.1 #3 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
What speeds are obtainable hand-held Good review
Aug 13, 2009 at 04:22 PM
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p.1 #4 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
I could hardly lift this lens.... hard to imagine hand holding...
Aug 13, 2009 at 04:29 PM
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p.1 #5 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
I walk around with the 100-400L and I already got comments like "...must be compensating for something...". I wonder what they'd say if they see you with that monster.
Aug 13, 2009 at 04:34 PM
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p.1 #6 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
jpons wrote:
I could hardly lift this lens.... hard to imagine hand holding...
Excellent video, Juan.
The woodpecker scenes in particular are surprisingly good.
As far as the lens weight goes, I can assure you I can think of a few members here who'd claim they could handheld shoot that lens all day......"because it's all in the proper technique " which, by implication, they have obviously mastered fully.
Aug 13, 2009 at 04:56 PM
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p.1 #7 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
do you think the Monkey could adapt his Bushawk to fit it?
Aug 13, 2009 at 04:59 PM
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p.1 #8 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
Ian.Dobinson wrote:
do you think the Monkey could adapt his Bushawk to fit it?
I suppose Frenchmonkey's first concern would be to get a comprehensive chiropractic health insurance.
Aug 13, 2009 at 05:04 PM
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p.1 #9 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
A 120,000 you say, just let me grab my checkbook lol.
Aug 13, 2009 at 05:06 PM
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p.1 #10 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
Hi Juan, love the video.
Maybe you can mount the 1200 on a Prius like the other guy did. It can then go places.
Aug 13, 2009 at 05:21 PM
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p.1 #11 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
Brilliant video - amazing piece of equiment. This video is about as close as I'll ever get to one I think
Aug 13, 2009 at 05:33 PM
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p.1 #12 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
Would a beanbag/shotbag work for a dampener to free up the other hand for manual focusing? One more thing to carry, but it sure looks like this lens won't be far from a vehicle
Aug 13, 2009 at 07:46 PM
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p.1 #13 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
henryng wrote:
Hi Juan, love the video.
Maybe you can mount the 1200 on a Prius like the other guy did. It can then go places.
Hmmm... I own a Prius, but I think a vehicle like a Honda element with the large sunroof would work well....
Aug 13, 2009 at 08:04 PM
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p.1 #14 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
Willamette wrote:
Would a beanbag/shotbag work for a dampener to free up the other hand for manual focusing? One more thing to carry, but it sure looks like this lens won't be far from a vehicle
I am sure a nice a heavy Beanbag like the Apex Bean Bag would help. And you are right, this thing won't ever be too far from some sort of vehicle...
-J
Aug 13, 2009 at 08:05 PM
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p.1 #15 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
very cool segment...
Aug 13, 2009 at 08:39 PM
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p.1 #16 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
very nice stuff Juan, I'll be on the lookout for more reviews/posts! Mr. Dunn has spoke well of you at work lol. btw, loved the H. andersonii vids.
Aug 13, 2009 at 09:55 PM
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p.1 #17 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
Wedding lens, IMO.
Aug 13, 2009 at 09:58 PM
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p.1 #18 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
Peyton wrote:
very nice stuff Juan, I'll be on the lookout for more reviews/posts! Mr. Dunn has spoke well of you at work lol. btw, loved the H. andersonii vids.
Thanks for the kind words. Will be doing more of these, have a pipeline built up.
Ah and I also have at least one more Hyla video coming up.
-J
Aug 13, 2009 at 09:59 PM
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p.1 #19 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
jeremy_clay wrote:
Wedding lens, IMO.
Also, perfect for studio work.
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:02 PM
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p.1 #20 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
Cool video review . Makes me want to get that lens .
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:09 PM
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p.1 #21 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
great lens... didn't it come out at $65K...
If you can sell it you have a better return than the stock market...
Aug 13, 2009 at 11:44 PM
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p.1 #22 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
Great lensporn!
Aug 14, 2009 at 12:15 AM
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p.1 #23 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
jeremy_clay wrote:
Wedding lens, IMO.
You could cover the wedding without leaving home
Aug 14, 2009 at 11:32 AM
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p.1 #24 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
What would have been a good comp would have been between the 800/5.6 and the 1200/5.6
But hey the video with the 2x is impressive, I wounder if any of the wildlife TV show shooters would use it. When you see the size of some of the TV cams they have to lug about the 1200 and a 5d2 (or an upcomming 1ds4) would not look such a large and heavy prospect.
Aug 14, 2009 at 11:37 AM
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p.1 #25 · Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
For TV and cine use, long zooms are more popular e.g. the Panavision 7-2100mm.
Good review
