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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.

Check out the video review on the Outdoor Photo Gear blog at http://outdoorphotogear.com/blog/

I hope you enjoy it!

-J

Aug 13, 2009 at 04:04 PM

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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