Lens Details
Canon
RF 800mm f/11 IS STM
$999~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: September 25, 2020
Highlights
- Full-frame 800mm f/11 super-telephoto prime for Canon RF, made for reaching far-off action and wildlife.
- The 800mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is built for serious reach at 1260g.
Who it's for
The Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM is an 800mm f/11 prime 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.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/11 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Heavy at 1260g (2.78 lb) — best balanced on larger bodies or a tripod.
800mm
Focal Length
f/11
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
1260g
Weight
95mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 800mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 9 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/11 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/11 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 3° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | STM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 600 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $999 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 95mm |
| Diameter | 102mm |
| Length | 281.8mm |
| Weight | 1260g (2.78 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
