Canon has just officially announced the new Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM and Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM lens. Both are super-telephoto prime lenses for Canon full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Canon Rf 800mm F5.6 L IS USM lens–$16,999—B&H/ Adorama
Key features of Canon RF 800mm f5.6 L IS USM:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 800 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| CIPA Image stabilization rating | 4 stop(s) | |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F5.6 | |
| Minimum aperture | F64 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Aperture notes | Rounded blades | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 26 | |
| Groups | 18 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 Fluorite, 1 Super UD, 1 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion). | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 2.60 m (102.36″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.34× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | • 2.6m – infinity • 2.6m – 20m • 20m – infinity | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3140 g (6.92 lb) | |
| Diameter | 163 mm (6.42″) | |
| Length | 432 mm (17.01″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Filter thread | 52 mm | |
| Filter notes | Filters screw into drop-in holder | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | ET-155 | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |
| Optional accessories | Short lens hood (ET-155B) | |
Canon Rf 1200mm F8 L IS USM–$19,999—B&H/ Adorama
Key features of Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 1200 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| CIPA Image stabilization rating | 4 stop(s) | |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F64 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Aperture notes | rounded blades | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 26 | |
| Groups | 18 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 Fluorite, 1 Super UD Lenses, 1 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 4.30 m (169.29″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.29× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | •4.3m – infinity • 4.3m – 30m • 30m – infinity | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3340 g (7.36 lb) | |
| Diameter | 168 mm (6.61″) | |
| Length | 537 mm (21.14″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Filter thread | 52 mm | |
| Filter notes | Filter screws into drop-in holder | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | ET-160 | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |
| Optional accessories | ET-160B Short hood | |
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