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Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

Get closer to sports, nature and wildlife with a super-telephoto zoom that gives you greater reach with incredible flexibility wherever you are.

THE NEXT LEVEL SUPER TELEPHOTO ZOOM

Capture distant subjects with a power you never thought possible. The RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM blends Canon’s renowned optical prowess into a practical lens and works in harmony with your EOS R series camera, delivering a flexible 200-800mm zoom range for sports, nature and wildlife moments previously out of reach.

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A CLOSER LOOK AT THE RF 200-800MM F6.3-9 IS USM

Discover the key features and technologies that make the RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM such a useable and powerful super telephoto zoom.

RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

  • Zoom ring

    Zoom to a maximum of 800mm

  • Control/focus ring

    For intuitive control while you shoot

  • Lens function buttons

    Customisable buttons to tailor the lens to your needs

  • White coating

    Keeps lens internals cool in hot temperatures

  • RF mount

    Advanced communication between camera and lens

  • Weather resistant, practical design

    Built for the outdoors, easily stowable, weighs just over 2 kg

  • Lens hood

    Included to prevent flare

  • Tripod collar

    For greater stability during longer shoots

A POWERFUL ZOOM WITH ASTONISHING REACH

Discover the many different scenarios where this lens could deliver a whole new level of impact for your photography.

THERE’S POWER, AND MORE POWER

RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

800MM

200mm

RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

Reach the unreachable

Achieve images you never thought possible, from wildlife to sports. Thanks to an 800mm maximum focal length1 plus extender compatibility with the whole AF area2, the RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM has incredible power to pull even small subjects right into the frame, from as close as 0.8m.

Create impact with ease

Make a statement and capture attention-grabbing images easily. With up to 5.5-stops of optical image stabilisation3 you can shoot handheld, letting you react quickly to situations as they happen.

RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

Capture subjects with greater clarity

Inside, three UD lenses correct chromatic aberration while a Super Spectra coating reduces ghosting and flare. A Nano USM keeps moving subjects in sharp focus, providing fast, quiet and accurate AF while a nine-blade aperture gives you beautiful background rendering.

POWERFUL IMAGE STABILIZATION

Use the slider to see how the lens’ 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabiliser can deliver shake free shots.

RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

IMAGE STABILIZER ON

IMAGE STABILIZER OFF

Keep on shooting, even in changeable conditions

Get the shot you want, even when hiking to a location where the elements might be against you, with dust and moisture resistance equivalent to our pro L-series lenses, and white exterior paint for reliable optical performance when shooting out in the sun.

RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

Extra practicality for greater control

Balance your camera and lens for comfort by using the attached tripod collar when you’re in a fixed position for extended periods. Lens function buttons help you shoot instinctively while zoom torque adjustment and a combined Focus and Control Ring let you shoot smarter.

Specifications

  • 200-800mm super telephoto zoom1

    A greater reach with flexibility and freedom.

  • Compact, weather resistant design

    2050 g, 314 mm length.

  • Optical Image Stabilisation

    5.5-stops Optical

  • Nano USM motor

    For smooth, fast and quiet autofocus.

  • Combined Focus and Control ring

    For easy control over camera settings or manual focus.

  • UD lens elements

    For high image quality and reduced chromatic aberration.

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RF 200-800MM F6.3-9 IS USM COMPARED

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RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM

RF 100-500MM F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Image Size

Full Frame

Full Frame

Focal Length

200-800mm

100-500mm

Maximum aperture

f/6.3-9

f/4.5-7.1

Lens construction (elements / groups)

17/11

20/14

Special Optics

3x UD

1x Super UD, 6x UD

No. of diaphragm blades

9

9

Closest focussing distance

0.8m

0.9m

Maximum magnification

0.25x

0.33x

Control ring

Yes

Yes

Zoom torque adjustment

Yes

No

Optical Image Stabilizer1

5.5 stops

5 stops

AF Motor

Nano USM

Dual Nano USM

Fluorine

No

Yes

Dust / Moisture Sealing2

Yes

Yes

Exterior Coating

White

Heat Resistant Coating

Filter Diameter

95

77

Max. Diameter x Length (mm)3

102.3 x 314.1

93.8 x 207.6

Weight (g)

2050

1530

Filter diameter (mm)

Yes

Yes

Extender Compatibility

  1. Tested under CIPA standards
  2. Lenses with dust/moisture resistance are fitted with a rubber ring on the lens mount which may cause slight abrasion of the camera mount. This in no way effects either the lens or camera performance.
  3. Lens dimensions when in retracted state
RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

What’s in the box

Everything you need to bring your subjects right into the frame

  • RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM Lens

  • Lens Hood ET-101

  • Lens Dust Cap RF

  • Lens Cap E-95

  • Lens Strap 40

  • User Manual

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    2. When using this lens with an RF 1.4x Extender and one of the following cameras: EOS R3 / R5 / R6 / R6 Mark II / EOS R8 / R7 / R10 / R50 / R100, the camera's AF area is reduced to approximately 90% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage of the image area.

      When using this lens with an RF 2x Extender and one of the following cameras: EOS R3 / R5 / R6 / R6 Mark II / EOS R8, the camera's AF area is reduced to approximately 40% horizontal and 60% vertical coverage of the image area.

      When using this lens with an RF 2x Extender and one of the following cameras: EOS R7 / R10 / R50 / R100, the camera's AF area is reduced to approximately 60% horizontal and 80% vertical coverage of the image area.