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Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

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A fast 800mm prime telephoto lens that will provide high performance for sports and wildlife photographers.Canon's EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lens is a 'big gun' in many ways. Weighing 4.5 kilograms and almost half a metre long with its lens hood attached, it's a challenge to shoot with. However, it also has a maximum aperture of f/5.6, which is outstanding for a lens with such a long focal length. Not unexpectedly, it's priced accordingly at just under $17,000 and comes in a specially-designed, lockable lens case with a contoured interior and Velcro tie-down.Read more
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The arrival of the new Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lens was a case of perfect timing as within a few days I’d be on the road for a couple of weeks photographing the abundance of wildlife at the Blackwater Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland. From there I planned to drive to a favorite haunt of mine for some spectacular railroad photography near Sand Patch, Pennsylvania. The last time I used an 800mm lens was Sigma’s offering, which also has a constant aperture of f/5.6 and for the money is one sharp optical product.Read more
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Pros

  • overall performance of the image stabilisation system was outstanding
  • Both are simply excellent lenses
  • extremely fast and very accurate

Cons

  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • Obscura Pinhole Camera Simulator
  • the preset ring can be too easily depressed

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 18
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 800 mm
  • yes
  • Normal, Telephoto

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Pros

  • overall performance of the image stabilisation system was outstanding
  • Both are simply excellent lenses
  • extremely fast and very accurate
  • large MF ring is smooth and precise
  • Images at f/8 are simply excellent
  • The hood fit is very nice - it is easy to install and remove
  • the image is sharp
  • and full of contrast
  • Sharpness
  • colour and contrast are exceptional
  • Enjoyable and comprehensive reading

Cons

  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • Obscura Pinhole Camera Simulator
  • the preset ring can be too easily depressed
  • sample photos are only available for the 5D
  • light falloff is just slightly more substantial
  • it falls a bit short in the CA performance
  • it becomes a bit soft and slightly uneven
  • caps are a bit of a pain to use
  • Mirror lockup is nearly impossible to use when shooting sports or wildlife
  • Canon Super Telephoto lens cases are ridiculously expensive to purchase separately
  • USM Lens

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Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountCanon EF
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Aperture
Aperture max5.6
Aperture min32
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades8
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements18
Groups14
Special elements / coatings
  • Super Spectra coating
  • Aspherical element
  • Fluorite element
  • UD element
  • Super UD element
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Dimensions
Weight158.73 oz
Diameter6.42 in
Length18.15 in
Drop-in filter2.05 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 800
Maximum magnification0.14 x
4 stop with tripod detectionyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance6.0
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Body materials
  • Magnesium
  • Metal
Optional accessoriesLens Case 800
Tripod collaryes
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (3)

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