Go Long - Canon Announces $17K 800mm F5.6 & $20K 1200mm F8 RF Lenses
On the 35th anniversary of Canon’s EOS line, the company has announced two new RF-mount super-telephoto lenses: the RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM and RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM. While these lenses are similar in name to their EF counterparts, both lenses feature new optical constructions and weigh quite a bit less.
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Go Long: Canon Introduces the RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM and RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Super-Telephoto Lenses
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MELVILLE, NY, February 23, 2022 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce that the Canon RF lens family is growing by two, with the addition of the Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM, and the longest focal length RF lens yet, the RF1200mm F8 L IS USM. Both super-telephoto fixed focal length lenses are quite light for their considerable abilities, and share many of the same features such as Super Spectra Coating (SSC) and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to help minimize ghosting and flaring, compatibility with both the RF1.4x and RF2x extenders and a customizable electronic focusing ring with manual focus capability during Servo AF.
Additional features shared by both lenses include:
- Two focus presets, with the ability to instantly switch between memorized focus distances
- Circular nine-bladed aperture providing photographers with exceptionally beautiful and soft blurred backgrounds and bokeh
- Renowned Canon L-Series durability and construction with dust and water resistance, plus fluorine coating on the front element for easy cleaning
Canon RF800mm F5.6L IS USM
The RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM weighs in at just 6.9 lbs and features a minimum focusing distance of 8.53ft/2.6 meters — maximum close-up magnification is a superb 0.34x, allowing wildlife image creators to fill the frame with small subjects, such as birds, at its minimum focusing distance. Optical image stabilization is up to 4.5 stops* of shake correction and includes three IS operation modes. When using the RF1.4x or RF2x extenders, users can experience enhanced effective focal lengths of 1,120mm and 1,600mm respectively.
Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM
The RF1200mm F8 L IS USM is the most powerful super-telephoto lens in the Canon RF lens line. It weighs in at 7.4 lbs — an outstandingly light figure for a super-tele lens of this type — and features a minimum focusing distance of 14.1ft/4.3m. Optical image stabilization is up to 4.0 stops* of shake correction and, similar to the RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM lens, includes three IS operation modes. When using the RF1.4x or RF2x extenders, users can experience enhanced focal lengths of 1,680mm and 2,400mm, respectively.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM and Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM are both scheduled to be available in late May 2022 for an estimated retail price of $16,999.00 and $19,999.00, respectively**. For more information please visit usa.canon.com.
Canon 800mm F5.6 L IS USM Specifications
| 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 1200mm F8 L IS USM Specifications
| 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 |
This post was originally published by usa.canon.com - February 23th, 2022
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