07-30-2024 06:01 PM
Title is just a wee joke, I am super grateful that I am even able to purchase the 200-800.
I ordered a little over two months ago, and have been waiting for the lens to ship. I acknowledge it is not so bad, because 1. I have the privilege to order such a thing, and 2. others have waiting around six months and maybe even longer for theirs.
For those who were able to get the 200-800, how long did you wait, what did you shoot in the meantime, and was it worth the waiting?
07-30-2024 06:14 PM
Greetings,
Average has been about 4-7 months.
Please post your experience for others. I'm going to order mine next month. Going to be traveling and don't mind the wait. Make sure you get a CarePak and a clear lens filter. 😄
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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~CarePaks Are Worth It
07-30-2024 08:00 PM - edited 07-30-2024 08:09 PM
I live in the relative backwater of New Zealand (logistics-wise) and I never actually ordered the lens. In February of this year my local camera store called me up and offered me a deal on it as compensation for a bit of a gaff in the sale of some of my gear. So, I have shot with it since then.
Previous to the arrival of the 200-800, my go-to lenses were the RF 100-500, and Sigma 60-600s - and I still shoot with those too, but for sheer reach this lens stands on its own and I find the optical performance to be excellent. FWIW, I have posted a range of photos here, using the lens with different bodies. I generally shoot large wild animals, but in NZ the only place one finds those (apart from sheep and cattle) is in the zoo, so that's where I have concentrated my efforts. So, check out the link: Search - Canon Community.
I hope you find it worth the wait! 🙂
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