Distinguishing itself with an expansive and unique zoom range, the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens from Canon provides superb optical performance while maintaining mobility. Its compact design is complemented by five and half stops of image stabilization to enable strong handheld performance. This lens provides a zoom range that excels in situations where you can't get closer to your subject without compromising your shot, such as wildlife, nature, and outdoors sports. Swift and nearly silent autofocusing is achieved through Canon's Nano USM drive system. A focus/control ring and two lens function buttons that are located on the barrel allow for greater control over settings adjustments. Also incorporated are three ultra-low dispersion elements to reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations as well as a Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare caused by lens surface reflection.
Excellent Operability
The focus/control ring on the lens barrel can directly adjust shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and other settings. Two lens function buttons are also available on the barrel for immediate access to your preferred camera settings.
The signature white paint functions as a heat countermeasure when shooting for extended periods under harsh light and works together with the lens’s weather-resistant design to prevent damage from the elements.
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Product Name
Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens (Canon RF)
MFR #
6263C002
Price
$2,249.00
Brand
Canon
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Roubles
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Great Lens
Great lens, just wish it was Arca Swiss compatible so I don't need to bolt a foot onto it, or failing that, that the foot was removable (but the foot ring) like some other other Canon lenses.
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Wilkinson
4
Focal length Vs quality
I bought this lens just over a month ago and I am still questioning the capability. Yes the focal length is great, but I am still questioning the picture sharpen at the 800mm end. I also have the RF100 - 500 lens and at the moment I feel this lens provided clear sharper photos even with a 1.4 extender in use. I'm a little disappointed at the moment and question myself if I've done the right thing buying the RF 200 - 800. There are pros and cons on using this lens.
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Anonymous
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Disappointed
Had this about a month. Using mainly with a R5. Disappointing performance at the 700 to 800 images soft to unusable. If you are taking something up to 10m away you can get some good results up to 600mm after that its questionable. The juries is still out.
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Czwotzit
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THE wildlife lens to have
I have both the 100-500 and the 200-800 and to be honest the latter is the more versatile as it has the 200-800 available all the time and in addition extenders do not restrict the range with the 2x extender you have 400-1600 unlike the 100-500 where you can only attach the extender by zooming out to 300 before you can add the extender.
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Otterhunter
5
Crisp and sharp images
Bought around 2 months ago has never been off the camera very happy
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GrahamB3
3
Same IS issue as all other RF lenses
Bought this lens as the 100-500 was a hassle to use with and extender and the IS was unusable for video. The 200-800 for photo is amazing! But the image stabilization is even worse than the 70-200L and 100-500L series lenses in video and the image can come out quite soft. The image with IS on doesn’t follow your pan and will randomly shift left or right. The potential
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TonyLee
5
Love it!!!
Great Lens Not as good as the 100-500 rf but almost!! There is no way to go wrong with this lens I have found a way To ENJOY It for all use! I use it for wildlife which is great Panning birds is a challenge but that just me I won't back off *800 LOL
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john k 0222
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RF 200 - 800 Goes to the Races
I paired a RF 200-800 with my Canon R6 mk 2 , ,for the 2025 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona Fl, I was Very Impressed with the performance of this Budget Friendly lens . . Autofocus was Very Fast and Equally Accurate . . Image Quality was Equal to my RF 100-500 L when my 100-500 L images are Cropped to give the same size as RF 200-800 gives as shot . . Enclosed Images are all JPEG , the BMW M4 head on shot was taken at 800 mm , wide open at f9 , iso 320 at 1/1250 seconds. most shots between 675 - 725 mm range . . I will be taking this Lens and Camera back to Daytona March 8 , 2025 for the Motorcycle Races . .
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Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens (Canon RF)
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