Super-telephoto lenses are tools of specialisation. They aren’t impulse purchases, and they aren’t casual additions to a kit. When you commit to 800mm, you’re committing to a very specific way of working — one built around distance, patience, fieldcraft, and intentional composition.

After considerable thought and research, I purchased the Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM. This article goes beyond surface-level impressions and dives into why I chose it, how it performs technically, and why it continues to be a relevant and powerful option even in Canon’s RF era.

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