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Canon Introduces Two Super-Telephoto Lenses
24 February 2022
Canon has announced the Canon RF800mm f5.6 L IS USM and the RF1200mm f8 L IS USM, which is the longest focal length RF lens yet. The super-telephoto fixed focal length lenses share many of the same features, including Super Spectra coating and Air Sphere coating, compatibility with both the RF1.4x and RF2x extenders and a customizable electronic focusing ring with manual focus capability during Servo AF.
The two lenses also share:
- Two focus presets, with the ability to switch between memorized focus distances
- A circular nine-bladed aperture
- Canon L-Series durability and construction with dust and water resistance, plus fluorine coating on the front element for easy cleaning
RF800MM
The RF800mm f5.6 L IS USM weighs 6.9 lbs. with a minimum focusing distance of 8.53 ft and a maximum close-up magnification of 0.34x.
Optical image stabilization is up to 4.5 stops of shake correction and includes three IS operation modes. When using the RF1.4x or RF2x extenders, you can experience enhanced effective focal lengths of 1,120mm and 1,600mm respectively.
Highlights of the 800mm zoom include:
- RF Mount
- Full-frame format
- Aperture Range: f5.6 to f64
- Fluorite, Super UD and UD elements
- Air Sphere and Super Spectra coatings
- Ring-Type USM AF system
- Optical image stabilizer
- Focus range limiter, two focus presets
- Customizable electronic focus ring
- Weather-sealed design, Fluorine coating
- Rotating tripod collar
Specifications for the 800mm lens include:
RF800mm f5.6 L USM LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 800mm Aperture f5.6 to f64
9 rounded aperture bladesAngle of View 2°5' Minimum Focus 8.5 inches Magnification 0.34x Optical Design 26 elements in 18 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 52mm drop-in Dimensions 6.4 x 17 inches Weight 6.9 lbs. Canon said the RF800mm f5.6 L IS USM will be available in late May for $16,999. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
RF1200MM
The RF1200mm f8 L IS USM weighs 7.4 lbs. with a minimum focusing distance of 14.1 ft.
Optical image stabilization is up to 4.0 stops of shake correction and, similar to the RF800mm f5.6 L IS USM lens, includes three IS operation modes. When using the RF1.4x or RF2x extenders, the lens can reach focal lengths of 1680mm and 2400mm, respectively.
Highlights of the 1200mm zoom include:
- RF Mount
- Full-frame format
- Aperture Range: f8 to f64
- Fluorite, Super UD and UD elements
- Air Sphere and Super Spectra coatings
- Ring-Type USM AF system
- Optical image stabilizer
- Focus range limiter, two focus presets
- Customizable electronic focus ring
- Weather-sealed design, Fluorine coating
Specifications for the 1200mm lens include:
RF1200mm f8 L USM LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 1200mm Aperture f8 to f64
9 rounded aperture bladesAngle of View 2°5' Minimum Focus 14.1 inches Magnification 0.29x Optical Design 26 elements in 18 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 52mm drop-in Dimensions 6.6 x 21.1 inches Weight 7.3 lbs. Canon said the RF1200mm f8 L IS USM will be available in late May for $19,999. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Go Long: Canon Introduces the RF800mm f5.6 L IS USM and RF1200mm f8 L IS USM Super-Telephoto Lenses
The Newest RF Lenses Are Ideal for Outdoor Sports, Motor Sports, Wildlife Photography, Photo News Journalism and More
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc. is excited to announce that the Canon RF lens family is growing by two, with the addition of the Canon RF800mm f5.6 L IS USM and the longest focal length RF lens yet, the RF1200mm f8 L IS USM. Both super-telephoto fixed focal length lenses are quite light for their considerable abilities and share many of the same features such as Super Spectra Coating and Air Sphere Coating to help minimize ghosting and flaring, compatibility with both the RF1.4x and RF2x extenders and a customizable electronic focusing ring with manual focus capability during Servo AF.
Additional features shared by both lenses include:
- Two focus presets, with the ability to instantly switch between memorized focus distances
- Circular nine-bladed aperture providing photographers with exceptionally beautiful and soft blurred backgrounds and bokeh
- Renowned Canon L-Series durability and construction with dust and water resistance, plus fluorine coating on the front element for easy cleaning
Canon RF800mm f5.6L IS USM
The RF800mm f5.6 L IS USM weighs in at just 6.9 lbs and features a minimum focusing distance of 8.53ft/2.6 meters -- maximum close-up magnification is a superb 0.34x, allowing wildlife image creators to fill the frame with small subjects, such as birds, at its minimum focusing distance. Optical image stabilization is up to 4.5 stops of shake correction and includes three IS operation modes. When using the RF1.4x or RF2x extenders, users can experience enhanced effective focal lengths of 1,120mm and 1,600mm respectively.
Canon RF1200mm f8 L IS USM
The RF1200mm f8 L IS USM is the most powerful super-telephoto lens in the Canon RF lens line. It weighs in at 7.4 lbs -- an outstandingly light figure for a super-tele lens of this type -- and features a minimum focusing distance of 14.1ft/4.3m. Optical image stabilization is up to 4.0 stops of shake correction and, similar to the RF800mm f5.6 L IS USM lens, includes three IS operation modes. When using the RF1.4x or RF2x extenders, users can experience enhanced focal lengths of 1680mm and 2400mm, respectively.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon RF800mm f5.6 L IS USM and Canon RF1200mm f8 L IS USM are both scheduled to be available in late May for an estimated retail price of $16,999 and $19,999, respectively. For more information please visit usa.canon.com.