CANON RF 200-800 + CANON R5 | Full Frame Wildlife Field Review

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How does a full frame camera work with the new RF 200-800 Lens? We test just that using the Canon R5. We will be looking at the Autofocus performance, image quality, video cpaabilities, and the image quality of the lens paired with the R5. And we get lucky and find our Winter Trumpeter swans on the Kenai River to spend a few days with to test this Camera and Lens combo.
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@giannizombie 8 месяцев назад

I recently got the 200-800 and we have nothing but overcast skies here in Ontario. However, the lens is blowing me away! I am looking forward to some light though, so I can bump up the shutter speed for some action/flight shots. My favourite birds to shoot are crows, because it can be decently challenging, they don't like the camera lol. They have so much character, I just love them.

@Mathieu_Matheow_Benoit 8 месяцев назад

Same in Quebec...2023 was overcast year lol

@mitchconn7712 8 месяцев назад

Same in Michigan

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Just drop a potato chip and the crows will sit in your lap here lol.

@giannizombie 8 месяцев назад

@@WILDALASKA Camera, check! Lens, check! battery & SD card, check! Potato chips, check!

@GrumpyInMaine1 8 месяцев назад

So far, the humble Pileated Woodpecker and the Bluejay. However, I am really new to wildlife photography so no eagles etc here yet. Coming from landscape photography. Did snag the canon R8 and the RF 100-400 you had recommended. Very impressed with the combination. Both are very good, and for the money spent, impossible to beat really. So thank you for your reviews on both. Congrats on hitting 11k!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

That's a great affordable and all around rig.

@robertbrown6060 8 месяцев назад

It is a long and dark winter in the UK thus far, so it’s very informative to see how this lens and camera combo performs in bad light. For those of us who live in less sunny parts of the world it’s a very important factor to consider when making and expensive purchase like this lens is. You have done a great job because it’s easy to shoot in ideal and sunny conditions. I will certainly get this lens this year and no teleconverters needed!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Hear ya. Im headed to look for owls for 4 days in the field and the forecast is 80% snow then entire time lol. More low light experiences ❄️

@daribus1 8 месяцев назад

Congrats on 11k! My favourite bird to photograph is Great Horned Owls. Always exciting to find and spend time with!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

🦉

@Sywi 8 месяцев назад

My favorite bird is multi-colored shine starling and the red cardinal. The reviews about RF 200-800, you convinced me for buying the lens for my R6

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@patvirgo4547 8 месяцев назад

Congrats on your 11K milestone, I’m sure it will keep growing. It’s hard to pick my favourite bird to photograph but I will have to go with the male Mallard duck, the head is so beautiful.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Good choice!

@noinalim 8 месяцев назад

Please keep peppering in the "Alaska travel/geography" bits so we know where to go when we visit! Maybe some maps to go along with the drone footage?

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@lakesidepaul3950 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the effort on this vid. I cant wait to get this lens. Congratulations on breaking 11,000. My favorite bird to shoot around me is the Bohemian Waxwing.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Love the waxwings

@jerryesh 8 месяцев назад

Congrats on 11k! I just found you while searching for 200-800 reviews and look forward to watching much more of your content from beautiful Alaska. Favorite bird is the bald eagle of course although here in Pennsylvania they are not quite as plentiful as Alaska. Carry on!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard!

@jerryesh 8 месяцев назад

@@WILDALASKA Thx!

@Schuey0101 8 месяцев назад

Thank you again for another great video. Looks like this lens is going on my wish/convince the wife I need list. I enjoy taking pictures of our local Bald Eagles and Cooper's Hawks.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Cool raptors

@Goodkarenmostly 8 месяцев назад

Great video, beautiful scenery, and awesome shots! So glad that you like it. Still waiting for mine. My favorite bird to shoot would have to be the Great white egret. I am lucky to see them at our nearby MN state park. They are great at hunting prey so lots of action! And slow enough for my R7 and 800 f11. Haha. Congrats on your subscribers!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Thanks

@wellingtoncrescent2480 8 месяцев назад

Your positive reviews makes a compelling case for this lens, as my favourite subject at this time of year is the Snowy Owl. This winter, we also seem to be having an irruption of northern hawk owls in S.Manitoba, and I've been lucky with the R7 and RF 100-500.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

cool

@PatrickMartin-lw7tu 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for another great video. Hoping for my pre-order of the 200-800 to be fulfilled soon. Favorite birds are the wintering bald eagles in CO where I am.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Good choice!

@b2gun6s 8 месяцев назад

I have the wonderful (but heavy) Sigma 60-600mm and the Canon 800mm f/11. YOU now have me crunching the numbers for selling them and getting this lens 🤔 My favorite to shoot here in the industrial midwest is the Bald Eagle. They were gone when I was younger and have made a comeback as I've matured into a photographer...

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

I'll be comparing the RF 800 f/11 this week and will probably be next Sundays video.

@spidersj12 8 месяцев назад

Living above the arctic circle being sufficient light to shoot birds means spring summer and early fall shooting. There's always a Robin that nests near my house that I try to shoot. I can't shoot crows and gulls years round to, but Robin's have that colorful pop.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@davidbarr9475 8 месяцев назад

One more thing Congratulations on 11,000 subscribers. I'm sure you're channel will continue to grow. I belong to a few different Facebook canon groups and whenever someone new to wildlife photography reaches out for help. I always refer your back button set up videos along with Jesse la Valle. You both have been a tremendous help. Where or what brand jacket did you have on in video. Love the camo.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Thanks. Its a Simms Challenger Jacket amzn.to/3tKusWQ

@CJC051 8 месяцев назад

great review and beautiful shots!!..I wish I could afford one of these!!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@hstein27 8 месяцев назад

The R5 and this lens has continued to impress. Yesterday I had a Lark Sparrow foraging very close, in overcast light. It was so close that at 800mm f/10 the tail tip was out of focus when the bird was facing me with its tail behind it. The keeper rate with the R5 is just higher than the R7 regardless of lens, but you already knew that 😀 What I find is that if the R5 misses, a whole burst is no good. If it locks, most of the photos are in focus on the eye, whereas with the R7, at best maybe half the burst is in focus on the eye. Today's our first accumulating snow for the season in my area, so no birding. Looks like you have a great snowy landscape there! With the lark sparrow, I found that Topaz Photo AI lost some detail during denoise on the white belly feathers. So, I used a brush in Lightroom and added more texture to that area and it looked nice and sharp. So are you a Canon guy again, or sticking with Nikon as your main rig? This lens got rid of any of my ideas of switching to Nikon for the 180-600 and 800PF.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

I will probably always shoot both Canon and Nikon from here on out. Canon has to get out some pro wildlife lenses in 2024 or I may have to grab the 400 or 600 TC lens form Nikon, which will force my hand to shoot Nikon more and more. The current canon RF lenses are just EF lenses with RF adapter build in. Still amazing lenses. Have to see what the R1 looks like also.

@hstein27 8 месяцев назад

@WILDALASKA The latest rumor is R1 before R5 Mk2. Hopefully, R1 will not be over $6k. Also, the rumored 200-500 f/4 may be a great option.

@keddyphotoeclecticphotogra6120 8 месяцев назад

Great video! Was on the fence, but looks like i will pull the trigger on the 200-800 for my R5…KINGFISHER, and SNOWY when it’s in the neighborhood Thanks.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Snowy owls...on my list to get. Just gotta head north one of these days to find them

@allenmeador5296 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Scott, great review! Any thoughts on using the EOS R6ii with this lens? Not much of a birder, but I do find Eagles and Red Tail Hawks here and photograph them often. All the Best!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Working on R8 review with this lens. Which is basically the r6mkII without the IBIS.

@allenmeador5296 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Scott, I’ll look for your review of the R8 with the RF 200-800. 👍🏻

@Dubcepticons 7 месяцев назад

My favorite bird to shoot is probably Snowy Owls 👍

@WILDALASKA 6 месяцев назад

👍

@GB-AK 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the review with the R5. Even though the lighting was poor you still got some good shots. One comparison I would like to see is the 500 f4 and the 200-800 at 500mm. Have the same settings for both lenses and see the difference between the two. Maybe even both with the tele-converter. Just a quick test to see if any noticeable difference between the two.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Noted!

@carberry59 8 месяцев назад

Eagle is favourite bird to shoot. Great video.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

🦅

@lorilopez6806 8 месяцев назад

White tailed kite, in San Jacinto Wilderness Area near my home in Southern California. But also love Stellers Jays in the forest, the colors and personality

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Very cool

@isotechimages.9130 8 месяцев назад

I enjoy your reviews as you shoot in both systems Nikon and Canon you are not constantly comparing them you praise both and rightly as both systems are bringing out different gear but both are great at what they are intended for. I used to shoot with the Z6 but swapped to Canon R6 and R7 but l still love what Nikon bring out it simply quality gear and l am not going to just put it down because l shoot in another system in fact if l could afford it l would shoot both.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Yes both are great systems. Honestly all the manufacturers are turning out some amazing gear. Thanks for watching

@stpetal 8 месяцев назад

Looks like a crackin lens. Will have to consider swapping my 100-500 for it since I do a lot of smalls. Also, re: contest, favorite bird to shoot where I am is a belted kingfisher. Such a challenge but so fun while doing it!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Kingfishers are such a fun and challenging bird to shoot.

@hughalbrecht1218 8 месяцев назад

Favorite bird is the bald eagle. I pre-ordered the 200 to 800 through adorama. That was a mistake. I’m still waiting for it and they’re saying not until March now.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@jeffolson4731 8 месяцев назад

I have used it on both my R7 and my R5. I have even used the 1.4x while attached to the R5. I have no complaints about this lens. The weight doesn't feel that bad. If I only had one lens, this would probably be it. After saying that, I should mention I have the RF100-500 also.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍 Good info

@jhmnieuwenhuis 5 месяцев назад

Great video. Did you have any diffraction issues with this combination?

@WILDALASKA 5 месяцев назад

Not at all

@TerryTube 7 месяцев назад

Great review of the RF 200-800. I'm planning to pair one with my R7. Are you able to comment on the merits of using a 1.4 teleconverter on the 200-800 on the R7 (or would this be total overkill)?

@WILDALASKA 6 месяцев назад

it works great. Just remember your at min f/13

@ravol22 8 месяцев назад

My favorite thing to shoot are bald eagles up in northern Ontario. Thinking about getting a RF200-800.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Very cool

@SeDi343 6 месяцев назад

The A380 is my favorite bird to shoot :)

@WILDALASKA 6 месяцев назад

🤷‍♂️

@canonlensesandcameras4425 8 месяцев назад

just because you can shoot high iso does not mean you should.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

And your point is........ Don't think anywhere I said shoot high ISO.

@HotGates 8 месяцев назад

Excellent video Scott, I have the Z8 and Z 600 f6.3 and R3 and RF 800 f11, I think I will be selling the 800 to purchase tha 200-800, Oh at the end the Eagle interrupted when you were saying something about the Nikon Z9 and firmware 4.1 and you didn't finish your sentence. I've heard the Z9 with the new firmware is better than the R5 and pretty much even with the R3.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

The Z9 Bird AF is on par with the Canon AF. Everything else the Z9 lacks behind, but is still very good.

@HotGates 8 месяцев назад

@@WILDALASKA Yes I can see that with my R3 and Z8, Just waiting for the new rumored firmware for the Z8 Z9 to see if it's true about the pre focus in RAW.

@royhalpern4672 8 месяцев назад

I photograph brown bears on the coast of western and southeastern Alaska. I use the R5+100-500. Is the 200-800 lens too long.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

200-800 would be good for coastal bears.

@mordavian 8 месяцев назад

Isn't it soft at 800 mm? Did you shoot in Clog-3 without sharpening?

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Itd not soft at any focal length. The video was not shot in CLog3. Haven't had the time to color grade footage lately. Noise reduction, etc his off in camera and I don't apply noise reduction in post. Not needed if you get exposure right in the field.

@Mathieu_Matheow_Benoit 8 месяцев назад

I live in Quebec, my favorite bird to shoot is blue jays. Always playing, slipping around, great colors. Close second in the red cardinal. Looove their singing.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@MichaelTyrrell-fo8uk 8 месяцев назад

I'm currently trying to get some good images of a kingfisher

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Good luck

@marximus4 8 месяцев назад

I was looking forward to a review like this. A lot of people have been using it with the R7, but I'd be using it almost exclusively on an R5, since I don't have an R7. I'll be picking this up ASAP. It's the perfect filler between my RF 100-400 and my EF 500 II.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@mikeymike4366 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the review Scott. Question, might not have anything to do with the lens but did you find the keeper rate (in focus shots) more on the r5 vs the r7? Favorite bird to shoot is the Belted Kingfisher. Thanks Scotty.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Keeper rate as in focus? Noth are pretty much the same as that is more the photographer and knowing their camera. Now for rolling shutter affecting the image, the R5 is better.

@mikeymike4366 8 месяцев назад

Yes keeper rate as ok in focus shots. If you were to shoot the R5 and the R7 side by side with the 200-800mm. 100 shots each, will you end up with more in focus shots with the R5??With my experience I find the R7 tends to not be as reliable, it’s faster to acquire focus but not as sticky and reliable like an R5. When looking at images the focus point is on the Birds Eye yet it’s soft and the branch beside it is in focus.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

once you have your focal plane you shouldn't be on the af-on button unless your subject gets out of the focal plane. And with that my in focus is the same across cameras@@mikeymike4366

@lmendezphotography1935 3 месяца назад

Egrets

@WILDALASKA 3 месяца назад

👍

@allenfutrelle9090 8 месяцев назад

Painted bunting

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@prashantabhattacharjee4890 8 месяцев назад

Could you please make a vdo on eos r6 and 200-800 mm f/9 combo. I am eager to see the result of this combo.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Im doing the r8 which is the r6mkII. I won't be doing a r6 one though as I don't have access to one.

@johnnyshortsleeves 8 месяцев назад

My favorite bird to shoot is the belted kingfisher, it's also the most difficult. Another favorite is the cedar waxwing. However, they are somewhat rare in Tennessee.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

very cool

@amacmedia3221 7 месяцев назад

So what would be the better image if using the 200-800 on a R5 then cropped heavily or 200-800 on a R7 and cropped, so they both show the same field of view?

@WILDALASKA 6 месяцев назад

if your cropping the r7 you are losing pixels on subject which is the main thing you want. If you don't need the reach then r5, else r7

@RHGCAN Месяц назад

Amazing footages and shots! I just got my Canon 200-800mm lens but Im problems with the sharpness, it seems to have very visible motion blur, did you have a specific camera settings that works better with the lens? Im using an R5 and R6 and im an amatuer at wildlife. Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

@WILDALASKA Месяц назад

Bump your shutter speed up some

@heidiblack3524 Месяц назад

The bird I like to shoot with the camera is the Crimson Breasted Shrike in South Africa Kgalagadi Game Reserve

@WILDALASKA Месяц назад

👍

@subliminus 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the work you put into this review. I do believe I'll be picking up this lens before the end of the month to pair with my R5. Even your shots in low light looked fantastic. The cool colors really set the swans off nicely. While I don't see that much snow here in Maryland, we occasionally get similar scenery, and I very much enjoy going out into the cold to find the wildlife that's out there. I can imagine in the summer time this lens is going to be a true workhorse.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@hawaiifreespeechnews 4 месяца назад

This damn lens is still not available 4 months later, wish I would have pre-ordered sooner

@WILDALASKA 4 месяца назад

🥺😤

@stuartcarlton7939 8 месяцев назад

Just got my 200-800 and have only had a short time with it around the garden and locality. Light not exceptional in UK just now but with my R5 it has really impressed me. Lots more to come I'm sure but so far absolutely delighted.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Good to hear

@cathesselbacher2762 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for this info, I just got the r5, and 200-800 is on backorder. I live near Yellowstone and trying desperately to learn this camera, while witnessing epic wildlife (Grizz) encounters.

@WILDALASKA 3 месяца назад

Very cool

@mikegillett8203 8 месяцев назад

Great video, as always Scott. I have the R5 and (currently) the RF800 f11. Really keen to get this newer lens once I've saved up again. My favourite bird to shoot locally is the Short-eared Owl (Southern England, UK). It's always a lottery if they'll show and they're so agile it's a real challenge to get a good shot with a clean background. Would love to come and try eagles in Alaska one day :)

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Love the Shorties. Headed to look for them next weekend myself.

@peterhamner 8 месяцев назад

Love your videos and have been loving the 200-800mm. I’ve been able to get sharp shots at 1/40 hand held! Apologies if this has been asked before but what gloves are you using? Thanks!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Just some bow hunting gloves from Cabelas. Not very heavy gloves but they are waterproof. Just keeps the wet and s now off my hands and wind stoppers basically ;)

@JennaCee 8 месяцев назад

Again, getting this for use on both my R5 and R7 - as soon as BH as it in stock.

@WILDALASKA 6 месяцев назад

👍

@forgewire 8 месяцев назад

@20:00. I can’t understand your point. You can always put the R5 in 1.6x crop if needed, but you can never put the R7 in full-frame mode.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

And have a 17 mp image...the point of a crop or longer range lens is more mp on the subject. not less.

@PB-qd1il 8 месяцев назад

Hey, did you know that DXO PureRaw version 3.9 is available for our Rf 200-800mm lens (and for the 1.4X or 2X too 😊

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

YES !! I'm currently processing all the last couple weeks photos and they so far look amazing !

@messylaura 8 месяцев назад

my fav bird at the moment to shoot is the green woodpecker, i'm in london UK and we have a pair in my local cemetery, its more the sense of accomplishment because its been a real elusive little f.....begger to get, still trying to get an in flight shot

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Very cool

@chuck942 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the review, I just ordered one from B&H but I think it's going to be 5 to 6 months before it ships.

@WILDALASKA 6 месяцев назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@canonlensesandcameras4425 8 месяцев назад

like golden eagel the king of eagles

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Cool Raptor

@mikenastr 8 месяцев назад

I'm going to your IG because you have to see what birds I like to shoot

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@KnightsArmory 8 месяцев назад

I love that slow-motion footage. It is memorizing. It's such a beautiful area. I live in Florida, so we don't get much snow here lol. Great video!..oh, and the lens was cool too 🙂

@WILDALASKA 6 месяцев назад

thanks

@goswamidhaval 8 месяцев назад

I just want to know one thing... How fast is the focus lock?

@WILDALASKA 6 месяцев назад

very

@ImperialEagle1 8 месяцев назад

Hi, great review and love your enthusiasm for this lens. Can I ask what Software or method that you use to determine the distance of your subjects please. eg. When you show your photo examples of your photos, you state how far the Swans are etc.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

It's in the EXIF data from your camera. In Lightroom just go to the Metadata window and hit customize to add it.

@ImperialEagle1 8 месяцев назад

@@WILDALASKAthank you so much. I couldn’t see the wood for the trees 😊

@rollandelliott 8 месяцев назад

canon 200-800mm vs the old sigma 300-800mm 5.6 would be an interesting comparison. The sigma is around $2500 used so $600 more and a lot heavier.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

I don't think I can get my hand on the Sigma 😳

@nigelpugh7003 8 месяцев назад

This was magical footage

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Thanks

@savenlivess 8 месяцев назад

Do you think the r6 would get as good of IQ as the r5 with this lens?

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

I will be shooting the R8 this weekend and have a video on it in a week or so. The R8 is basically the R6MKII without IBIS. So it should be a good comparison for you.

@savenlivess 8 месяцев назад

Excellent!! Looking forward to it! Thank you!!

@johnkolbjr8375 8 месяцев назад

Bald Eagles

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

🦅

@jdhamilton4817 8 месяцев назад

Scott, off topic but can you share info on your gloves and coat……

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

The jacket is amzn.to/3HcdW52 and the gloves are just some bow hunting gloves from cabalas. No idea what they are called. they are just waterproof to keep water and snow off my hands. Minimal warmth from them.

@jdhamilton4817 8 месяцев назад

@@WILDALASKA thanks

@GeneLeeRollins 8 месяцев назад

Glad to be part of the 11k... congrats. My RF200-800mm arrived a few days ago. This weekend I took a walk with it on the R6MkII and I think this combo is going to work SUPER well. I love to photograph owls... short-eared owls have to be up at the top.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Yes for the Shorties

@darrendavidsonoutdoors 8 месяцев назад

Oh, favorite bird to shoot, well I love bald eagles now that we have more of them in this area of Northeastern Ontario but I really love when I see peregrine falcons. Great review of the lens.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Both very cool raptors

@mikeandjoannie 8 месяцев назад

I’m enjoying your reviews on that lens (especially since they’re coming from Alaska!). It’s very tempting to trade in my 800 f11 to upgrade to that bad boy. A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to visit your spectacular state. My favorite subject to photograph on that trip had to be brown bears at Brooks Falls. Truly a bucket list item for me! Here in Minnesota, bald eagles are my favorite wildlife subject (they were beyond awesome when we were in Alaska too)!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

I'll have a 800 f/11 vs 200-800 review very soon. this week or next week.

@rollandelliott 8 месяцев назад

My favorite bird to shoot is Great Heron in Charlotte, NC, USA

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Very cool bird

@chrisstreet1994 8 месяцев назад

Amazing video! One of the first videos I’ve seen that shows the distance to the animal you’re shooting. Thanks

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Thx

@merlegreenway6092 8 месяцев назад

First-time commenter but I've been a subscriber for quite a while now. Lived in Anchorage from 1996-2002 and traveled the state, so most every place you describe takes me down memory lane! Quick questions about the quick release plate you are using on the 200-800: brand? size? does it have both 3/8" and 1/4" mounting screws to keep it from twisting? I haven't been able to locate anything suitable just yet. Thanks for the info and the review-beautiful video of the swans. BTW, I'm live in Oregon and my favorite birds to shoot are the owls-great gray, great horned, burrowing, barn, pygmy, etc. Loads of fun!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

I don't know what brand plate I put on the 200-800. I have several. It has 2 mounting screws 1/4 and 3/8. Keeps the twist from happening.

@davidbarr9475 8 месяцев назад

Awesome Scott! Did I see the distance right on a few of your shots? 700 yards?? I'm super excited and hoping by the time I can afford to get this lens I'm not stuck waiting forever. But I will gladly wait. I know I keep bugging ya about an r6 mk.2 review which I'm sure it's going to do just fine on that camera body as well. Great job my friend. How do I get in an entry for print giveaway?

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

That's what the exif said in its focal distance. It may be closer to infinity for the lens, but I usually get infinity symbol at those distances. Ill be doing the R8 which is close enough to the r6mkII just no IBIS in the r8

@marksuchomelsr6698 8 месяцев назад

Great reviews of the new lens. For the time being, I'm staying with my RF 600 and 800 f 11's until all the reviews are completed. I use the RF 600/800 for light weight excursions mostly. I have a EF 600 f 4 v3 and a EF 200-400 for my main wildlife lenses. My favorite bird to shoot is the Norther Flicker. I have captured this bird making a nest and in various stationary shots. My goal is to capture it in flight with its beautiful orange feathers exposed. I have had as many as five at one time visit my deck here in Colorado to raid my feeders. Such a beautiful bird.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Flickers are very cool birds

@drmathochist06 8 месяцев назад

I got my 200-800 first day and it's been delivering even in overcast PNW skies. I took it out today and caught some nice red-wing blackbirds and a bald eagle trying (and failing) to take a coot. But probably my favorite subject here in Seattle are the Anna's hummingbirds that stay all year round.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Very nice!

@craigforeman5153 8 месяцев назад

I also have the 200-800 and I’m having a lot of fun with it. A few days ago I was shooting ʻŌpeʻapeʻa, our native Hawaiian hoary bat. Barely getting useable photos, but so challenging to try to freeze a bat in flight in dusky light!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@KingLoopie1 8 месяцев назад

I just got the big - heavy Sigma 60-600mm sports ef for my ventures into bird photography. I better eat my Wheaties... I'm just starting this so I like Robins and crows here in Colorado. I don't really have a favorite yet... I like the Sigma but you've got me looking at the 200-800 Canon for the future.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@ericashows4626 7 месяцев назад

Wonderful review! I just got the R5 last week and already love it for my backyard birds! I look forward to ordering this lens to work more on my birds in flight. My favorite bird to photograph is the Osprey. I love when I can get them at eye level especially with a fish. Other than that, I am always up for a challenge with the Warblers and Hummingbirds. Thank you again for your content!

@WILDALASKA 6 месяцев назад

very cool

@johnjuby6184 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, Scott, for the R5 treatise. I have R5, awaiting the 200-800 on backorder. Low light? What if you throw on an R6 MKII body? I'm thinking about it. You trade megapixels for shooting in the dark!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

So in reality. The 2 cameras shoot in low light the same. You just have more pixels on the r5. The noise per pixel is the same. You just don't 'notice' on a smaller mp camera is all. Plus once you process through dox, topaz, dpp4, etc. the noise is 'poof'

@donsmith4261 8 месяцев назад

Bald Eagles. Hands down. I live within ten minutes of the Yakima River in Washington State. Several Eagle nests. Eagles pretty much year round. Spring calving season? Eagles all over. Your channel, narrative and images are all awesome. Thank you.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Very cool!

@josephnash3015 8 месяцев назад

I know your lighting is a struggle, so you have been shooting wide open at f/9. But, unlike my Sigma 160-600c, it seems you don’t have to worry about that. The Sigma I have to shoot at f/9 to see decent sharpness. My favorite bird to shoot here in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin is the Belted Kingfisher. Cheers!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Kingfishers new so fun to photograph

@hippodackl1521 6 месяцев назад

Such a great footage, Scott, love watching your videos! The lens is such a gift, the range of 200-800 is absolutely crazy. It's not a L lens and on the slower side, but man so convenient and compact for that max focal length.

@WILDALASKA 6 месяцев назад

👍

@brendad697 8 месяцев назад

We recently discovered your channel ❤❤❤, thank you. Too bad Canon won’t allow 3rd parties to make RF mounts or I would be looking for an adapter to pair this lens with my Z8. Favorite birds today were American Robins feeding on berries.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Canon RF nor Nikon Z can be mounted to anything else. So that's across the board. There are EF and F cross manufacturer adapters. But for the Z mount. The 180-600 with a 1.4 TC is pretty much this lens. I love the 180-600. Both lenses are a beast. Welcome aboard.

@leanngreene1650 8 месяцев назад

Your reviews give me food for thought about getting this lens to use on my R6. I mostly shoot large mammals with the Sigma 150-600 C . My favorite bird to shoot are raptors like owls and hawks. I’m trying for Tundra Swans soon.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@tintin69rr 8 месяцев назад

Awesome can’t wait to try the lens out on my r6ii I’m lucky that I got my partner into photography year last Christmas got her a m50 with sigma 18-300 then last January got her the sigma 160-600 she then got herself the r7 and has now just ordered the 200-800 from wex so hopefully get it before the summer and our favourite local birds to shoot are the kingfisher although 1st time I’ve seen them is the waxwings had about 50 come to our village chesterfield 🇬🇧 apparently we’ve got the highest number in the uk of the past dacade so been great shooting them getting shots with them tossing the berries in. The air and catching the shot smack between the beak 🍻🍻🍻

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Very cool

@todddrew1192 8 месяцев назад

Good morning.. I see you used a strap on the lens. Looks like it hangs really well. What type of strap are you using? Also the video camera your using.. Didn't look like it was low light so great video. You use the Atomos in filming your still shots, or are you switching from video to stills.. Thanks again.. Great stuff..

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

It's the peak design strap. There is a link to it in the video description. The atoms is used to record the EVF as I shoot.

@nheyano 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great video and information I currently picked up the R5 and have the R7 working on the lens selection. I do not have one bird I like to shoot I have 2 first is the Northern Harrier and the second is the Osprey! One of my bucket list birds is Horned owl.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

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@iyengarfamily9443 8 месяцев назад

Congrats on 11k! Been watching your channel for a bit and gkad to see it grow. Have the r5 and r7 and want to avoid the big purchae prime. Have the EF 100-400 which works great but this 200-800 will help. Luving in Texas, favorite bird is the Painted Bunting.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Thanks

@billmarsh8884 8 месяцев назад

Love your videos! Congrats on the 11K. My favorite bird to photograph here in Pittsburgh, Pa is the Osprey. They are amazing!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Ospreys are amazing raptors

@MarzioMoretti-x3w 8 месяцев назад

Thanks again for the great review. Unfortunately here in Italy it is not yet marketable, you can only pre-order it hoping to have it a little earlier. You speak very well of it and this gives us hope for our purchase. HI

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Fingers crossed

@flyingcolors7917 8 месяцев назад

Great review….. You may have sold me… My favorite bird to chase lately is the Northern Harrier here in Coastal Virginia. God Bless and keep up the great work…

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Very cool!

@srusty05 8 месяцев назад

I have a blue heron that lives on a pond near me. For about half a year as soon as I showed up it would fly off. Over about a year I sat on the bank and slowly it became less skittish. A few months back it walked up next to me with a bass in its beak to show me what it caught. So, the blue heron is my favorite bird to photograph.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

That's cool

@doodlesnana 8 месяцев назад

Raptors are my favorite birds to shoot with the equipment I have. Hoping the 200-800 will increase the quality of my small bird photos when it arrives 😊

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

🦅

@juliestich5601 8 месяцев назад

I just recently found your channel. I am learning so much and am enjoying the beautiful scenery! Here in Minnesota we also have a lot of overcast days. I would love to get that great eagle shot with a fish in tow. You have a great hands on way of illustrating how to get the shot! Thank you!

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

👍

@fritsscholtenhzn6268 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for this snowy video. My favorite on this is the Walking Dipper! Now I live in Thailand, we have only flooding. I go now to part 2

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!

@keltonlynch7666 8 месяцев назад

I purchased the lens the other day and it's amazing! One huge problem for me though is most filters do not work with the hood at the same time. The Sigma WR filter overhangs by about half a mm and because of this the hood doesn't slide over it.

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

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@cathco9 8 месяцев назад

Great video, Scott! It's like hanging with a friend. My favorite bird to shoot at the New Jersey Shore is any rarity that shows up. I chase. Unfortunately for me, my camera store got in zero 200-800 lenses. I didn't get one. Still waiting. The bird that I would have loved to shoot with the lens is a Red-flanked Bluetail. Yes, you read that right. The first one for the east coast. It's an insane rarity and only 20 minutes from home. I hope it sticks around a bit longer. Congrats on 11k subscribers! 🎉🎉🎉

@WILDALASKA 8 месяцев назад

Thanks and very cool. Starts here in Anchorage has only received the one copy which was the one I won. Fingers crossed for you.