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Asking as a videographer, why do you think this is made for videographers? If anything, video lenses require better, not worse optics than photogeaphy lenses and f/8 is a non-starter. They also have fairly specific features that aren't obvious here.
I thought since it was a smaller aperture that it would totally be possible. Cannon has the 800f11 that’s light as a feather and their new 200-800 is lighter than the Sony 200-600.
That’s what I thought as well. If I were still with Nikon I would absolutely have the 800pf. I’ve heard lots of good things about that lens. I personally still like the idea of having a zoom especially when you do video as well. It’s just far more versatile.
Having come from 600 f/4 primes which frequently had 1.4x TC's, the Nikon 800 f/6.3 was a game changer for me. The 800 f/6.3 is only 1/3rd a stop slower, nearly 1/2-1/3rd the price, and approximately 1/3rd lighter than the f/4 prime. That's why I am surprised that Sony didn't aim that way.
Who said the optics are worse than those used on still lenses and it might be a great lens for the amateur videographer shooting WL, particularly in decent light.
Sony doesn't have the PF ability. So for a moderately priced/sized 800mm f8 is best option.
I equate entry-level with amateur, so I think we're saying the same thing. Shooting video at 800mm requires a very very stable tripod and the best optics. I can't imagine great video coming out of this lens, but maybe good enough for whatever it's used for.
I think Sony targets Canon and follows some of those lens designs over Nikon. Sony has made sharper, smaller and lighter lenses than Canon so in that way they are winning.
I also thought of videographers when I saw the 400-800 specs. But I respect your opinion when it comes to video as much as anyone on here.
Never heard this before. Source?
It will certainly give easy/cheap access to 800mm to Sony shooters, so from that perspective, yes, in the flick of a switch you are shooting video. So maybe shooting large mammals far away and on a very good tripod. Or a bird on a stick.
Well honestly it's an assumption since they've never marketed any PF type lenses. But I don't exactly follow what's going on with Sony either.
Consider the size & weight of the 300mm f/2.8 GM. There's more than one way to solve a problem.
The only thing they improved significantly is weight. Size is about the same as previous generation and price is certainly not moderate for 300mm.
I certainly agree with the price. I tried out the lens for several days thru Sony and would love to have it. Having said that, $6K is just too much imo. If I find a really good deal at some point I still might get one but just no way I can stomach paying that. The 200-800 has sorta halted that desire in the meantime as well and would most likely be more useful.
