Canon - RF800mm F11 IS STM Telephoto Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
- Key Specs
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Canon RF
- Lens Type: Telephoto Prime
- Minimum Focal Length: 800 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: 800 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: 3987C002
- Product Name: RF800mm F11 IS STM Telephoto Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras
- Color: Black
- Compatibility
- Compatible Devices: Mirrorless Camera
- 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: 2.78 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length with Lens Closed: 11.09 inches
- Product Diameter: 4 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: 800 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: 800 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: 236.28 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: Superb lightweight design with super-telephoto power; fixed f/11 aperture; Image Stabilization; includes lens hood
- Performance
- Filter Diameter: 95 millimeters
- Protective Qualities: None
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 013803327939
The RF800mm F11 IS STM super-telephoto lens provides a long 800 millimeter focal length and is the first compact and lightweight 800mm super telephoto lens in the RF lineup. This lens is ideal for bird, wildlife, outdoor sports, and aviation photography or, when you just want to bring those subjects in the distance closer to you. The RF800mm F11 IS STM lens features an STM focusing system ideal for fast and quiet focusing when tracking elusive subjects out in nature. Additionally, an optical image stabilization system with up to 4 stops of shake correction makes it easy to use either hand-held or with a monopod. It will also accept an RF 1.4X or 2.0X teleconverter^ to increase your focal length to a staggering 1120mm or 1600mm 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.
- 800mm 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 4 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 RF800mm, 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.
- 800mm 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 4 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 RF800mm, you can feel far more confident it won’t be an issue.
Whats Included
- RF800mm F11 IS STM Telephoto Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras
- RF800mm F11 IS STM Telephoto Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras
Disclaimers
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A: This is not easy to answer. Range is not a way to compare lenses as it is the field of view that gives the perception of magnification. Any 800mm lens on a full frame camera has a field of view of about 2.58 x 1.72 degrees. At 30 feet away, an area of 1 ft 4 in x 10 in will fill the frame, say a squirrel will fill the frame. At 240,000 miles away, an area of about 10,000 x 7,000 miles will fill the frame, say the moon fills most of the frame. Photographers will sometimes refer to the narrowing field of view as the reach of the lens, or how well it makes distant things look bigger. The more expensive lens can provide a better image of a small part of the frame, but will not change what fills the frame. This 800mm has a great reach for the buck, but would be better for wildlife mostly at rest. Birds in flight, with this narrow field of view, make it difficult to track and focus.
Q: Does the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens work with EOS R?
A: Actually works quite well. I use it on my Canon EOS R, R6 and R5. I noticed the autofocus speed is faster on the R5/6 but for the R it is still fantastic. I would recommend this for the R3, R5, R6 and R. Definitely worth the purchase
Q: Compatible with R6? Good for shooting daytime wild life?
A: Yes. The EOS R6 uses the RF lens mount that this lens has. I haven't done much in wildlife photography. I can use 1/200 to 1/300 shutter with 400-800 iso for the most part in daytime for what I shoot. It is very good for reasonably still wildlife shots like deer, heron and perched birds. I'm not very skilled in tracking birds in flight, which I imagine a faster shutter would be desired. Would it be good for your purpose? The RF 600mm F/4L $12,999 or the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L $2,799 would be better pro level options. But, if willing to push iso levels, the extra reach and cost savings may be just the right balance to be good.
Q: Will this work with my Canon Eos 60
A: It does not. I will only work with cameras in the RF ecosystem. (Currently EOS R, RP, Ra, R5 and R6.
Q: Does this lens auto focus or is it manual focus only?
A: Yes to autofocus. Remember this is an "RF" mount lens, not "EF". And for the money, it is a great lens.
Q: Is it compatible with EOS 4000D?
A: The RF800mm F11 lens is NOT compatible with the 4000D. The EOS 4000D uses "EF" mount lenses. The Canon RF800mm F11 lens requires AN "RF" mount. There is no adapter available at this time.
Q: Will this work with EOS 80D
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