The greatest birding lens ever made…
I had a chance to test-drive the Canon 600 F4 L III. It. Was. Awesome.
This is what $17,000 gets you.
In early May of 2021, during the heart of birding season, I managed to borrow a 600 F4 L III lens from Canon Canada for a test drive. I’ve always been curious about this lens, which is legendary for its image quality, smooth-as-butter bokeh, and its exorbitant price. At $17,000, lets just say that the Spousal Acceptance Factor (SAF) is relatively low. The timing was impeccible, however, as this very rare (to us in London) Blue Grosbeak made an appearance.
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Oh the blurred backgrounds!
This lens is extraordinarily good at blurring out the background. And the detail is incredible. Click through to see the feathers in higher resolution.
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This was one of the best shots from the weekend – zoom in and you can see the bug this Yellow-Rumped Warbler was about to eat…
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