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

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

Explore the unparalleled capabilities of the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens, a true revolution in the realm of photography. This lens seamlessly merges potent telephoto features with cutting-edge Image Stabilization technology, all packaged within an incredibly portable design that many users can comfortably hand-hold. Weighing just around 4.5 pounds, this lens becomes your ideal companion for achieving steady shots, whether you opt for handheld shooting or rely on a monopod. The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM opens the doors to enhanced content creation across a range of fields, from capturing wildlife, birds, and nature, to freezing moments in high-speed outdoor sports such as surfing, golf, baseball, motorsports, and more.

A Remarkable Zoom Range

The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens boasts an astounding 4x zoom range, spanning both telephoto and super-telephoto focal lengths. This empowers you to bring distant subjects up close, filling your frame with breathtaking detail. Furthermore, its wide-end capabilities at 200mm provide you with the flexibility to encompass the subject's surroundings, creating captivating compositions. When zoomed in at 800mm, you'll experience remarkable telephoto performance, delivering striking "telephoto compression" in both stills and video content. This 4x zoom range provides unmatched flexibility, ensuring you can keep shooting or recording video even when dealing with unpredictable subjects that come closer.

Getting Even Closer

For those who demand even greater telephoto power, the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM supports the optional Extender RF1.4x and Extender RF2x throughout all zooming ranges. This expands your telephoto range, allowing you to get even closer to distant subjects. With the Extender RF1.4x, you can achieve an effective telephoto power of up to 1120mm, and with the Extender RF2x, you can reach an astounding 1600mm, unlocking new realms of creativity in your photography.

Designed for Mobility

Weighing approximately 4.5 pounds (2,050 g), the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens strikes an impressive balance between lightweight design and super-telephoto capabilities. This makes handheld shooting a breeze and grants you excellent mobility, perfect for various outdoor shooting scenarios. The lens's 200-800mm zoom range eliminates the need to carry multiple lenses, offering practicality and convenience for outdoor photographers.

Uncompromising Image Quality

To ensure exceptional image quality at any zoom range, the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens features an optimized optical design with a multi-group zooming configuration. With three Ultra-low Dispersion glass elements among its 17-element arrangement, you can count on incredible color accuracy and sharpness. The lens leverages the short back focus RF mount system to deliver both superb image quality and a lightweight, compact design.

Optical Image Stabilization — Up to 5.5 Stops of Shake Correction

Consistently sharp results are within your reach, thanks to the built-in optical Image Stabilization in the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens. It offers impressive shake reduction, delivering up to 5.5 stops of shake correction. Moreover, it supports Coordinated IS when paired with an EOS R-series camera equipped with In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS). This means you can enjoy more reliable handheld performance and capture clearer details in challenging low-light conditions, all without having to increase the ISO or lower your shutter speed.

Nano USM for Silent and Smooth AF

The lens features a Nano USM (ultrasonic motor) focus drive system that ensures quiet and smooth autofocus, particularly beneficial for video recording. It supports Dual Pixel CMOS AF in EOS R series cameras, even when combined with an optional Extender. Additionally, it corrects focus breathing, ensuring your video recordings are free from distracting changes in the angle of view during focus adjustments.

Enhanced Operability

The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens incorporates several features to enhance operability for photographers. A Focus/Control Ring on the lens barrel allows you to directly adjust numerous settings, including shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and more, or use it as a manual focus ring. Two conveniently located Lens Function Buttons can be programmed to trigger specific functions, such as quick access to Eye Detect AF or adjustments to exposure settings. The lens is designed for smooth and balanced zoom operation, ensuring the central balance remains stable even as the lens's length changes.

Durable and Dependable Build

The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens is purpose-built for field shooting. It features a dust- and weather-resistant design, safeguarding the mount, switches, buttons, focus/control ring, zoom ring, and adjustment ring. With its white paint acting as a heat countermeasure, this lens is a dependable and durable companion for your outdoor photographic adventures.