Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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I was
nsively on my Canon EOS R5 for several weeks and took more than 6000 photos with it. How does it perform in practice? Is it an alternative to the much more expensive Canon RF 100-500mm L IS? I tested the sharpness, autofocus, image stabilizer and general handling for you.
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Learn how to get better bird and wildlife photos!
Canon Autofocus guide: https://en.fabianfopp.ch/bird-photography-ebook/
Nikon Autofocus guide: https://en.fabianfopp.ch/nikon-af/
Bird Photography: A guide towards better Photos: https://en.fabianfopp.ch/bird-photography-ebook/

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Here is the video of Duade Paton (autofocus settings for the Sigma 150-600): youtube.com/watch?v=l7TEu1Tgq5I

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Chapters:
00:00 Introductions
02:23 Specifications and Handling
07:50 Image Quality
10:28 Autofocus
13:05 Sample Images
13:56 Image Stabilization
16:34 Background Blur
18:00 Tips for using the lens
19:50 Conclusion