Lens Details
Canon
RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM
$1,699~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: July 11, 2024
Highlights
- Designed for Canon RF, a full-frame 200-800mm f/6.3 zoom that is built for distant subjects and compression.
- The 800mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is built for serious reach at 2100g.
Who it's for
The Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM is a 200-800mm f/6.3 zoom lens — a super-telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 800mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/6.3 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Heavy at 2100g (4.63 lb) — best balanced on larger bodies or a tripod.
200-800mm
Focal Length
f/6.3
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
2100g
Weight
95mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 200-800mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 24 |
| Optical Groups | 17 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/6.3 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/40 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 12° – 3° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 140 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $1,699 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 95mm |
| Diameter | 110.5mm |
| Length | 328mm |
| Weight | 2100g (4.63 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
