A $1,900 Canon Lens is Breaking in Two for Some Photographers

The Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-8 lens is extremely popular with wildlife and nature photographers thanks to its reach and versatility. That's precisely why Australian professional photographer Joshua Holko had one with him on a winter wildlife trip in Svalbard, Norway. Unfortunately, while in his backpack, the lens snapped in two, a reportedly not unique occurrence with the RF 200-800mm. [Read More]

Apr 8, 2025 - 20:43
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A $1,900 Canon Lens is Breaking in Two for Some Photographers

Two camera lenses on a wooden surface. The lens on the left is black and smaller, while the one on the right is larger, white, with a black grip and a tripod mount. Both are positioned horizontally.

The Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-8 lens is extremely popular with wildlife and nature photographers thanks to its reach and versatility. That's precisely why Australian professional photographer Joshua Holko had one with him on a winter wildlife trip in Svalbard, Norway. Unfortunately, while in his backpack, the lens snapped in two, a reportedly not unique occurrence with the RF 200-800mm.

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