ropo54 Posted June 22, 2017 Share #1 Posted June 22, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just wondering what users' experiences are regarding the use of the 80-200 f4 R on the SL. Any comments/thoughts are appreciated. IQ? Can it be used hand held? Has anyone used it with a 2x adapter? Thanks, Rob 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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erudolph Posted June 22, 2017 Share #2 Posted June 22, 2017 I found the IQ to be good, and used it handheld, also, on a few test occasions with a 2x adapter. The one difficulty I had, if I'm recalling this correctly, is that it was too easy to accidentally nudge the focus when hand holding. I'm sorry I don't have any examples I can share. Just wondering what users' experiences are regarding the use of the 80-200 f4 R on the SL. Any comments/thoughts are appreciated. IQ? Can it be used hand held? Has anyone used it with a 2x adapter? Thanks, Rob 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmerDraussen Posted June 22, 2017 Share #3 Posted June 22, 2017 Hi Rob, the 80-200 F4 is very easy to use and much lighter than the 90-280. IQ is very good, but does not reach the 90 -280. Here are two examples (the original files are razor sharp, up the upload system washed away all details). Andreas Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273716-comments-on-useperformance-of-80-200r-on-sl601/?do=findComment&comment=3300617'>More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted June 22, 2017 Andreas, Thank you for your input. Those are great examples. Rob erudoph- thank you as well. Rob 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted June 22, 2017 Share #5 Posted June 22, 2017 I had the lens until I got the 90-280SL. It was an excellent alternative, and I used it mainly hand held. It is limited then, of course, to shutter speeds of roughly 1/f, while the 90-280SL with its OIS, can cut that by 2-3 stops. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erudolph Posted June 22, 2017 Share #6 Posted June 22, 2017 The images Andreas posted reminded me that I do have some samples of this lens used handheld with 2x extender. However they were taken on a Type 240, if that's of any help. 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted June 22, 2017 Share #7 Posted June 22, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Lovely photos, all of them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) The images Andreas posted reminded me that I do have some samples of this lens used handheld with 2x extender. However they were taken on a Type 240, if that's of any help. Ed, Superb! Thank you. Rob Edited June 22, 2017 by ropo54 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 23, 2017 Share #9 Posted June 23, 2017 Hi Rob, the 80-200 F4 is very easy to use and much lighter than the 90-280. IQ is very good, but does not reach the 90 -280. Here are two examples (the original files are razor sharp, up the upload system washed away all details). Andreas Might I suggest reducing the image size to 1280 pixels or less before uploading. There will be no alteration by the forum software then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Gough Posted June 27, 2017 Share #10 Posted June 27, 2017 Its a great lens, much lighter and easy to use on the SL. Beautiful colour. These are at 200mm and 80mm 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted June 27, 2017 Its a great lens, much lighter and easy to use on the SL. Beautiful colour. These are at 200mm and 80mm Thank you. I am awaiting arrival. (I was impressed with the photos posted here by FM members). Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillbeers15 Posted June 28, 2017 Share #12 Posted June 28, 2017 I have the Vario Elmarit R 80-200mm & the APO R180mm F2.8 which I used them on my M240. After the arrival of my APO SL 90-280mm + SL, both lenses have been sitting in my dry cabinet collecting dust. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted June 28, 2017 I have the Vario Elmarit R 80-200mm & the APO R180mm F2.8 which I used them on my M240. After the arrival of my APO SL 90-280mm + SL, both lenses have been sitting in my dry cabinet collecting dust. I'm giving 'smaller' a try before 'huge and heavy'! I see how nicely the 90-280 resolves, but do not know that I want to carry it around. Thanks, Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillbeers15 Posted June 28, 2017 Share #14 Posted June 28, 2017 I'm giving 'smaller' a try before 'huge and heavy'! I see how nicely the 90-280 resolves, but do not know that I want to carry it around. Thanks, Rob I understand where you're coming from as a hobbyist like myself. For wide angle lenses application I do not see a significant benefit in AF over manual focusing (at least so for landscape photography, AF can be a liability when minimium apperature is set for a clear short from edge to edge of frame rather more benefits from weather seal of the AF SL lenses).However iIn the short to medium range telephoto & zoom lenses application, AF is more often helpful, especially such for sports & wildlife photography. For me ( not certain about others), > 300mm focal length,I see the AF benefits as a reducing return. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillbeers15 Posted June 28, 2017 Share #15 Posted June 28, 2017 Btw I took the shot of the BIF with my R80-200mm lens + M240: Butterfly-2 by sillbeers15 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share #16 Posted June 28, 2017 Silbeers15: I'm excited to give the 80-200 a try before plunging for the 90-280. Would love AF, though, nonetheless. Thanks for your input. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafael_macia Posted June 28, 2017 Share #17 Posted June 28, 2017 Recently, I picked up the same lens, and was stunned by the sharpness, and contrast of the 80-200. The focus and zoom rings are butter smooth, which is a plus if you are shooting video. I am thinking you will be very happy with your lens. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Gough Posted June 28, 2017 Share #18 Posted June 28, 2017 I have both the 80-200mm R and the 90-280mm. There is a place for both. The 80-200 is much smaller, even with the adapter. Handy for some travel when the bulk of the 90-280 is a problem. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted June 28, 2017 Share #19 Posted June 28, 2017 If anyone needs an 80-200/f4 Vario Elmar R (ROM), I have one surplus to my requirements. Pretty much unused since service by Will van Manen. PM me if interested. Wilson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted June 28, 2017 If anyone needs an 80-200/f4 Vario Elmar R (ROM), I have one surplus to my requirements. Pretty much unused since service by Will van Manen. PM me if interested. Wilson Regrettably you are 3 days too late! Thank you, nonetheless. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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