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DPS · 01-06-2023

Hi, I am shooting with a Canon RP. I bought the RF 600 mm F11 IS STM lens because I do a lot of wild photography.I have found that the minimum focal distance for the lens is rather large an I have difficulty shooting small birds. If I go close to the...

DPS · 01-07-2023

Ricky, thank you for doing some math and 3D stimulation. The technical aspect of photography is not my forte, so I appreciate it doubl-y....I love that the family of photographers is so amazing and supportive!

DPS · 01-07-2023

Thank you W. I do shoot birds a lot but also squirrels, butterflies, dragonflies etc However, most of the time the birds are near me, because we live in the city. I had not appreciated the mfd issue with the 600 mm lens well enough when I bought it, ...

DPS · 01-07-2023

Thank you so much for the thoughtful answer and the examples. Yes, I am sure that my RP camera has its own limitations added to those of the lens. Thanks again. I love the family of photographers. People are so helpful.

DPS · 01-07-2023

Thank you so much Mike. Yes, I will go ahead and sell it and get the 100-400mm. I was happy when it first came out but the lens has so many limitations!

DPS · 01-07-2023

Oh, thank you SO much! That is really helpful. I was suspecting that this would be the case. Thank you for doing this!

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