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Nov 08, 2017
Darp, lught and precice!
10 of 11 found this helpful Must know: NO image stabilizer (IS).
Pro's:
1. Super sharp wide open (f/5.6), both on FF 21 mpix (5D II / III ), and cropformat, 7D II.
2. Fast autofocus. When setting focus limiter to 8.5 meters, super fast!
3. Using a really sturdy tripod, can get super-sharp results even with Extender 1.4x III on the 7D II !! This is actual focal lenght 560 mm, combined with cropfactor 1.6 = gets the same framing as using approx. 900 mm on a Full Frame...
(tested with 1/8s shutter time)
This setuo needs short shutter times (or ultra-sturdy tripod). And a camera with MFA (micro focus adjust). Depth-of-field is shallow, like when used for birding. Need to hit precise, then. But this lens can really NAIL it, yes!
4. Simply lightweight for its focal lenght. Shooting handheld no problem (fast shutter and/or some support to "calm" the virwfinder comes in handy at these 'magnification' rates, always)
5. Super solid, tested by time.
6. Manual focus super smooth and accurate, no problem focusing 'live view" with 10x magnification (use a tripod, yes!).
7. The integrated, retractable hood is really convenient.