Hands on video review of the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens
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jpons
Registered: Feb 04, 2002
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Country: United States



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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

Ian.Dobinson
Registered: Feb 18, 2007
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Country: United Kingdom


Thanks very enjoyable


CircleMGraphic
Registered: Jun 29, 2008
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What speeds are obtainable hand-held Good review


jpons
Registered: Feb 04, 2002
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I could hardly lift this lens.... hard to imagine hand holding...


n0b0
Registered: Sep 22, 2008
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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.


PetKal
Registered: Sep 06, 2007
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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.


Ian.Dobinson
Registered: Feb 18, 2007
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do you think the Monkey could adapt his Bushawk to fit it?


PetKal
Registered: Sep 06, 2007
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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.


kim hill
Registered: Mar 28, 2007
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A 120,000 you say, just let me grab my checkbook lol.


henryng
Registered: Mar 01, 2004
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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.


rextter
Registered: Apr 05, 2008
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Country: United Kingdom

Brilliant video - amazing piece of equiment. This video is about as close as I'll ever get to one I think


Willamette
Registered: Aug 18, 2005
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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


jpons
Registered: Feb 04, 2002
Total Posts: 6
Country: United States

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....


jpons
Registered: Feb 04, 2002
Total Posts: 6
Country: United States

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


choiboyogg
Registered: Jun 10, 2003
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very cool segment...


Peyton
Registered: Oct 07, 2008
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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.


jeremy_clay
Registered: Jan 14, 2008
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Wedding lens, IMO.


jpons
Registered: Feb 04, 2002
Total Posts: 6
Country: United States

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


Beauchamp
Registered: Feb 01, 2008
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Country: Canada

jeremy_clay wrote:
Wedding lens, IMO.

Also, perfect for studio work.


AGeoJO
Registered: Jul 08, 2003
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Country: United States

Cool video review . Makes me want to get that lens .


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