Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and reliability. The design and usability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the price.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the size. The design is also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens

There is nothing like the arrival of a new Canon Super Telephoto Lens to bring the excitement of Christmas to any time of the year.And the hit on the credit card from this lens is considerably larger than the hit from most households' Christmas...

Aug, 2008

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Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Review

Given that there are so few choices available in this category of super telephoto lenses in the Canon mount, the decision is almost made for you if you need to produce images at distance. At that point, it's just a matter of whether you want to spend...

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Expert review by : PhotoReview (photoreview.com.au)

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens

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,...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Dan Havlik (pdnonline.com)

Object of Desire: Canon EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens

A serious piece of glass for serious long lens lovers.

Now if you can only afford to plunk down 12 grand for this gorgeous "white" lens, all your telephoto desires are sure to come true

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens news Release: Canon U.S.A. Introduces Two Highly Anticipated Telephoto Lenses At PMA 2008 EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lenses Add New Levels of Super Telephoto Performance to Canon's Market-Leading EOS...

The development of these two new lenses continues to show how Canon actively responds to the imaging needs of our professional and advanced amateur customers. We are proud to provide the right equipment to help photographers capture the best and...

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Canon EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens

Canon EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM News Release CANON U.S.A. TO EXHIBIT TWO NEW TELEPHOTO LENSES UNDER DEVELOPMENT AT PHOTOPLUS EXPO Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the development of two all-new telephoto lenses for use with...

The new Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM, both of which are L (luxury)-series lenses incorporating a high-performance Image Stabilizer, feature optical systems utilizing special optical materials such as fluorite to correct chromatic...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

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So, this is quite really understood that the lens is completely performance packed for all the serious photographers out there. The promising results and astounding results speaks for it and there?s no paradox upon the same.

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Shutterbug (shutterbug.com)

Canon’s EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM; Super Telephoto Power

May, 2001

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

its simply brilliant.............

The cost ...........

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Exceptional...but needs care

I don't own one of these, but I borrowed a friends. The image quality is quite exceptional, BUT, and there is a BUT...because you are so far away from your subject, there is an increased level of atmospheric interference present. If you can chose the...

Consistent Output ; Quick Focus ; Sharp Focus ; Strong Construction

Mar, 2016

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