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RF 600mm f/4L IS USM after EF 600mm f/4L IS USM preview

Started Jan 13, 2022 | User reviews thread
dgumshu
dgumshu Veteran Member • Posts: 4,623
Re: RF 600mm f/4L IS USM after EF 600mm f/4L IS USM preview

ianzakharov wrote:

I agree with you David. The difference with the latest versions is not so significant. It's interesting to compare how dramatically the model changed in 22 years.

yes, the changes over time are interesting to see.

An unfortunate incident happened yesterday. I was changing the converter, perhaps I didn’t turn the mount to the end, and the battery become dead a while after that.
I took off the lens and put it in my backpack. At home, I discovered that the stabilizer did not park and the lens unit was floating in the lens barrel during my way home. I called the CPS, they reassured me that nothing terrible had happened, but the incident was unpleasant.

unpleasant… I can relate to that, especially with a new and expensive lens.
I read an article a while back by LensRentals that said many of their repairs dealt with IS units and failure to park prior to transport.  I try to remember, but it’s easy to forget.

That battery drain incident is unusual, though.  However, that is an amazing lens.  Best wishes.

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