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Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM · Canon Asia Photo Library; official press archive member RF800mm f11 IS STM_Slant.jpg; complete supplied canvas and white background retained.
Canon · RF
RF 800mm F11 IS STM
A full-frame 800 mm prime for EOS R cameras with a fixed f/11 aperture, diffractive optics, STM autofocus, optical stabilisation and a retracting barrel for storage.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 800 mm
- Max aperture
- f/11
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Weight
- 1,260 g
What reviewers say
Both reviews find good sharpness and unusually portable 800mm reach, with effective autofocus in suitable light. The fixed f/11 aperture and narrow view make moving subjects and poor light challenging. Abbott values the reach and praises bird tracking on the R5; Cameralabs prefers the 600mm's handling and records more modest stabilisation gains. Extending the barrel can delay shooting.
From dustinabbott.net and cameralabs.com
Specifications
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- Lens type
- Prime
- Focal length
- 800 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/11
- Minimum aperture
- f/11
- Optical construction
- Eleven elements in eight groups
- Special elements
- Gapless dual-layer diffractive optical element
- Aperture detail
- Fixed f/11 aperture; cannot be stopped down
- Diaphragm
- No aperture blades
- Angle of view
- 2°35′ horizontal, 1°40′ vertical and 3°05′ diagonal on full frame
Mount and compatibility
- Mounts
- Canon RF
- Image circle
- Full frame
- Compatibility
- Canon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; EOS R, Ra and RP require compatible firmware
- Teleconverter support
- RF 1.4× gives 1120 mm at f/16 and 0.19× maximum magnification; RF 2× gives 1600 mm at f/22 and 0.28×. Canon lists autofocus and stabilisation as supported with both; performance depends on camera and light levels
Focus and stabilisation
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 6 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14×
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Autofocus detail
- Lead-screw STM autofocus; Canon states approximately 40% horizontal × 60% vertical AF coverage in its original EOS R compatibility notes
- Focus distance detail
- Minimum focus 6 m; full-range or 20 m–infinity focus limiter (Cameralabs)
- Magnification detail
- Maximum 0.14× without an extender
- Stabilisation detail
- Up to four stops optical stabilisation under CIPA testing with EOS R
Design
- Dust and moisture resistant
- No
- Filter diameter
- 95 mm
- Maximum diameter
- 101.6 mm
- Length
- 281.8 mm
- Weight
- 1,260 g
- Controls
- Separate manual focus and customisable control rings; focus limiter, AF/MF and stabiliser switches
- Zoom design
- Prime lens with a retracting storage barrel; extend and lock the barrel before shooting
- Weather resistance
- No dust or moisture resistance; no rubber mount seal (Cameralabs)
- Dimensions detail
- 101.6 mm maximum diameter; 281.8 mm retracted length or 351.8 mm when extended for shooting
- Weight detail
- Approximately 1260 g lens
- Tripod mount
- Built-in tripod mounting thread; no rotating collar (Cameralabs)
- Lens hood
- Optional ET-101 hood; not included
- In the box
- Lens, E-95 cap, RF dust cap and user manual kit
- Release detail
- July 2020 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum
Pros and cons
Pros
- 1260 g lens weight
- Optical stabilisation
- Retracts to 281.8 mm for storage
Cons
- Fixed f/11 aperture
- 6 m minimum focus distance
- No dust and moisture sealing
Closest rivals
Model | Mount | Focal length | Max aperture | Stabilisation | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF | 600 mm | f/11 | Yes | 930 g | Jul 2020 | |
| Canon RF | 800 mm | f/5.6 | Yes | 3,140 g | May 2022 | |
| Canon RF | 1,200 mm | f/8 | Yes | 3,340 g | May 2022 |
Sources
- canon.co.uk/lenses/rf-800mm-f11-is-stm/specifications
- usa.canon.com/support/p/rf800mm-f11-is-stm
- canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-800mm-f11-is-stm-lens/3987C005
- global.canon/en/c-museum/product/rf493.html
- dustinabbott.net/2021/09/canon-rf-800mm-f11-is-stm-review
- cameralabs.com/canon-rf-600mm-800mm-f11-review
- Canon RF800mm F11 IS STM, horizontal front three-quarter view on the supplied white background: Canon official RF800mm F11 IS STM product photograph — https://personal.canon.jp/-/media/Project/Canon/CanonJP/Personal/product/camera/rf/rf800-f11/image/index-prod-photo.jpg?sc_lang=ja-JP&hash=0C624D5A3D2E58C8A33E626B4AD5E19C
- Canon RF800mm F11 IS STM mounted on a camera and held by a photographer outdoors: Canon official RF800mm F11 IS STM product photograph — https://personal.canon.jp/-/media/Project/Canon/CanonJP/Personal/product/camera/rf/rf800-f11/image/index-fig-01.jpg?h=222&iar=0&w=360&sc_lang=ja-JP&hash=F96C855DEA4C0E1272A20647AD0AA16C
- Canon RF800mm F11 IS STM — upright retracted view: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-800mm-f11-is-stm-lens/3987C005/
- Canon RF800mm F11 IS STM — upright extended view: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-800mm-f11-is-stm-lens/3987C005/
- Canon RF800mm F11 IS STM — diagonal extended view: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-800mm-f11-is-stm-lens/3987C005/
- Canon RF800mm F11 IS STM — retracted and mounted on an EOS R camera: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-800mm-f11-is-stm-lens/3987C005/
- Canon RF800mm F11 IS STM — extended and mounted on an EOS R camera: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-800mm-f11-is-stm-lens/3987C005/
- Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM mounted on a Canon EOS R6 camera: Canon Asia Photo Library; official press archive member EOS R6 w RF800mm f11 IS STM.jpg; complete supplied canvas and white background retained.
