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 #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.
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.
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
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...
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.
Good review
