Canon - RF600mm F11 IS STM Telephoto Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black

Name: Canon - RF600mm F11 IS STM Telephoto Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Brand: Canon
SKU: 6420367
Rating: 4.3 (21 reviews)

Model: 3986C002

SKU: 6420367

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Key Specs
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Canon RF
- Lens Type: Telephoto Prime
- Minimum Focal Length: 600 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 600 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Aperture: f/11 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
General
- Brand: Canon
- Model Number: 3986C002
- Product Name: RF600mm F11 IS STM Telephoto Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras
- Color: Black
Compatibility
- Brand Compatibility: Canon
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Canon RF
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: false (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Lens Series: Canon RF (The product group that the lens belongs to, based on similar shared features.)
Dimensions
- Product Weight: 2.06 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length with Lens Closed: 10.6 inches
- Product Diameter: 3.66 inches (The out of box diameter of the item, measured as a straight line passing from side to side of the item, through its center.)
Imaging
- Lens Type: Telephoto Prime
- Auto/Manual Focus: Automatic/manual
- Silent Focus: false (A feature that helps reduce operational noise that occurs when using lenses with autofocus motors.)
- In-Lens Image Stabilization: true (This feature helps reduce image blurring from camera motion. Lens stabilization means an element within the lens moves automatically to counteract detected motion.)
Exposure Control
- Minimum Focal Length: 600 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 600 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 177.12 inches
- Maximum Aperture: f/11 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- Minimum Aperture: f/11 (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
Features
- Special Features: Very compact super-telephoto; fixed f/11 aperture; Image Stabilization; Includes lens hood
Performance
- Filter Diameter: 82 millimeters
- Protective Qualities: None
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 013803327922

The RF600mm F11 IS STM super-telephoto lens provides a long 600 millimeter focal length and is the first compact and lightweight 600mm super telephoto lens in the RF lineup. This lens is ideal for bird, wildlife, outdoor sports, and aviation. The size of this lens, and it’s retracting design, make it a highly portable option which can be stored easily in a camera bag and the built-in optical image stabilization with up to 5 stops of shake correction makes it easy to use either hand-held or with a monopod. The RF600mm F11 IS STM lens will also accept an RF 1.4X or 2.0X teleconverter^ to increase your focal length to 840mm or 1200mm respectively.

Compatible with most Canon EOS Mirrorless cameras: For use with your existing Canon mirrorless camera.
Telephoto lens provides detailed photos from a distance: Magnify distant subjects and isolate a small field of view for vivid close-up shots.
600mm focal length for intense magnification: Ideal for wildlife photography and any photoshoot that prevents you from getting up close to your subject.
f/11 aperture: Capture the beauty of landscape scenes that present a level depth of field to showcase the whole image as sharp as possible.
Optical Image Stabilization with up to 5 Stops* of Shake Correction: Steady & clear images aren’t always easy to come by, especially when shooting with a super-telephoto lens, but with the powerful image stabilization function in the RF600mm, you can feel far more confident it won’t be an issue.
Compatible with most Canon EOS Mirrorless cameras: For use with your existing Canon mirrorless camera.
Telephoto lens provides detailed photos from a distance: Magnify distant subjects and isolate a small field of view for vivid close-up shots.
600mm focal length for intense magnification: Ideal for wildlife photography and any photoshoot that prevents you from getting up close to your subject.
f/11 aperture: Capture the beauty of landscape scenes that present a level depth of field to showcase the whole image as sharp as possible.
Optical Image Stabilization with up to 5 Stops* of Shake Correction: Steady & clear images aren’t always easy to come by, especially when shooting with a super-telephoto lens, but with the powerful image stabilization function in the RF600mm, you can feel far more confident it won’t be an issue.

Whats Included

RF600mm F11 IS STM Telephoto Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras
RF600mm F11 IS STM Telephoto Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras

Disclaimers

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Q: Will this lens work with a canon D70 camera?

A: No this lens will only work with RF mount cameras (EOS R/RP/R6/R5)

Q: Will this work on a Canon t6i? If not what adaptor can I use?

A: no. you need a R series camera

Q: Will this lens work with a canon rebel t-31

A: no. you need a R series full frame camera.

Q: What 600mm lens will fit the CANON EOS R8 camera , cost and Weight

A: undefined

Q: Will this work with a T3 and is it auto or manual focus?

A: undefined

Q: Is this lens compatible with an old Canon EOS Rebel T2i?

A: undefined

Q: Will this lens fit an EOS R8?

A: undefined

Q: Will it work work with my canon rebel t8i

A: No. And there is no adapter available that I am aware of.

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the excellent image quality and effective image stabilization of the RF600mm F11 IS STM Telephoto Lens. Its lightweight design is also frequently praised, making it easy to carry. However, some users mention the fixed f/11 aperture as a limitation. Overall, the lens receives positive feedback for its performance and portability.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
"Regular" Canon tele lens with "L" lens sharpness
Wow, what a pleasant surprise so far. I purchased this lens for my recently acquired EOS R camera. My other Canon telephoto lens is an excellent EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS, which is awesome but a little too short sometimes. So I got very excited when this 600mm lens was announced at reasonable price (unlike other RF mount lenses) but I was also very skeptical since it was an unusual f11 design. I received it yesterday and decided to try it out right away at the local zoo. My expectations were very low due poor lighting conditions (cloudy with some showers). Knowing that it was fixed f11 I expected that I would have to bump ISO pretty high to get decent shutter speed and that would result in poor image quality. What I got was excellent images with shutter speed that averaged between 1/600 -1/800s and ISO between 1000-12800 (yes hippo picture is at 12800 ISO!). My other Canon DSLR camera is 10 years old and with that camera I was always careful not to go over 3200 ISO but with modern full frame camera (especially in good lighting conditions) you can go much higher, and I have EOS R which has noisier sensor than newer RP, R5 and R6. What I like: - compact design (about the size and weight of my 70-300L) - super sharp (just like a L lens) - fast and silent autofocus and superb IS - 600mm (when needed I can enable in camera 1.6x crop to get to 960mm) - great color and contrast just like a good Canon lens - very good build quality, everything feels very tight - black finish with titanium details goes very well with EOS R What I'd change: - most people will complain about f11 aperture, but let's be realistic, if this was a faster 600mm it would cost a lot more and be a lot bigger, also with faster super telefoto your depth-of-field shrinks so rapidly that you can only get one eye of the animal in focus, while at f11 you can often get a lot more in focus. The downside in that at f11 it is harder to get nice bokeh. You need to get close to your subject and have a good distance between subject and background, but it can be done. - lens is very compact for 600mm when it is collapsed, but in order to be used it needs to be unlocked, expanded and locked, this can potentially lead to lost photo opportunities so I'd recommend to keep it extended which does not make it so compact anymore - I noticed that available focusing area in my EOS R is smaller than with other lenses I own, this is due to f11 aperture and it would become even smaller when extender is added. This might be an issue when you're tracking moving subject that travels outside that focus box. Maybe newer cameras have expanded autofocus capabilities, time will show if this be a problem for me. I added few pictures from yesterday's zoo visit. I hope this will help potential future owners of this lens, so far I'm pleased with mine.
Posted 5 years ago by bobmi14
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Canon RF 600mm f/11 lens
I’m very happy with the quality of this lens. I was a little concerned about the quality of photos shot with a 600 mm f/11 lens and especially if I used it without a tripod. I’ve been able to shoot pictures that are sharp as my other Canon lenses although the depth of field is more limited with this lens.
Posted 4 years ago by CanonEOSR
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lens
Love this lens work great now looking to get a big lens
Posted 1 year ago by BeverlyM