Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9

Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens

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Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 

Capture stunning shots with the Canon RF 200-800mm lens. Features 5.5-stop stabilization, Nano USM, and weather resistance. Shop now for incredible image quality!

Why settle for less when you can capture stunning images with the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens  This high-quality, versatile lens is a powerhouse of telephoto capability, seamlessly blending advanced image stabilization with a portable design that's perfect for handheld use. Weighing approximately 4.5 pounds, this lens is equipped with image stabilization that delivers up to 5.5 stops of shake-correction, ensuring steady shots whether you're handholding or using a monopod.Ideal for capturing wildlife, birds, nature, and outdoor sports such as surfing, golf, baseball, and motorsports, this lens can elevate your content to new heights. Its powerful 4x zoom covers telephoto to super-telephoto ranges, allowing you to capture distant subjects and fill the entire frame. The flexibility to back-off to 200mm at its wide end means you can easily include a subject's surroundings, while the 800mm maximum tele capability delivers powerful visual "telephoto compression" in both stills and video content.The RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens supports the optional Extender RF1.4x and Extender RF2x in all zooming ranges, expanding the telephoto range of 200-800mm. This means you can get even closer to distant subjects with effective telephoto power of up to 1120mm with the Extender RF1.4x, or to an effective 1600mm using the Extender RF2x.Designed for mobility, this lens is relatively lightweight and compact for a super-telephoto 4x zoom lens with an 800mm telephoto end. This allows for comfortable handheld shooting and excellent mobility. The versatility of the 200-800mm zoom range also liberates you from carrying multiple lenses, making it very practical for various outdoor shooting situations.The RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens is equipped with an optimized optical design with a multi-group zooming configuration. Three Ultra-low Dispersion glass elements in its 17-element design ensure amazing color and sharpness. The lens takes advantage of the short back focus RF mount system to achieve both superb image quality and a lightweight, compact design.For consistently sharp results, the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM features built-in optical Image Stabilization, providing enhanced shake reduction for up to 5.5 stops of shake correction. The lens also supports Coordinated IS when paired with an EOS R-series camera that has In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS). This means more reliable handheld performance and clearer detail in low-light situations, without having to increase the ISO or decrease the shutter speed.The lens features a Nano USM (ultrasonic motor) focus drive system which provides quiet and smooth AF, especially useful during movie recording. The RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM lens supports Dual Pixel CMOS AF in EOS R series cameras, even when combined with an optional Extender. Plus, it supports focus breathing correction, in which the camera digitally corrects for changes in angle of view caused by focus movement during video recording.Several features are incorporated into the lens to enhance the operability for photographers. A Focus/Control Ring on the lens barrel can directly adjust numerous settings including shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation and more - or act as a manual focus ring. Two conveniently located Lens Function Buttons allow you to program specific functions to occur at the press of either button, such as immediate access to Eye Detect AF, changes to exposure settings, and more. The RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM is also designed for smooth and balanced zoom operation, so the central balance of the lens doesn't shift when the total length of the lens changes.Built with field shooting in mind, the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM lens is dust- and weather-resistant, providing high dependability and durability. The design features on the mount, switches, buttons, focus/control ring, zoom ring, and adjustment ring, along with white paint as a heat countermeasure when shooting outdoors, ensure this lens is ready to handle any shooting scenario. Capture the world in stunning detail with the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens.

Sharp pictures.  Well balanced and easy to use with tripod or hand held.

Great for wildlife

I'm really glad I purchased this lens for my R6 mkii. I use it primarily for surfing photography and it works fantastic. The focus is quick at all focal lengths and snaps onto the subject with ease. I would say the amount of accurately focused images is pretty much exactly on par with the EF 100-400 L II and 1.4x combination I was using before. I use it for video, too, and I would say the lens outpaces my previous setup slightly, with the caveat being that I really miss the ability to grab the manual focus ring easily with the older L lens. A couple of downsides that may or may not affect your purchasing decision... it feels like there is a fair amount of vignetting throughout the zoom range. I don't mind the look of it though, so it's not a deal killer for me. The biggest issue for me with this lens is that the barrel is really tight...like tight-tight even with it set at the loosest option. When you combine early morning shoots and a touch of arthritis, zooming can be downright painful if you need to go from 200 to 800 in a hurry. At the end of the day though, I'm 100% satisfied with my purchase and would get it again in a heartbeat. The zoom range is really fun to use and I haven't been tempted even for one second to grab my old lens combination before heading out the door.

Love it for surf photography in combination with an R6 mkii

Great Lens! I have used the lens for taking many photos of eagles and osprey at a lake near my home.

Great Lens!

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

Same IS issue as all other RF lenses

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 . .

RF 200 - 800 Goes to the Races

The sharpest lens in my bag. lens, even with the 2X teleconverter.

The lens I've been waiting for

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

Love it!!!

As a passionate birding, nature, and sports photographer, I was in search of a lens that could deliver exceptional performance without compromising my physical comfort. I had the canon 100-400mm but for my bird photography i needed more reach. Last year, I invested in the Sigma 60-600mm, which offered fantastic versatility and clarity. However, the combined weight of my setup with that lens easily exceeded 9 lbs, making long days in the field (sometimes lasting 8 to 13 hours)-extremely taxing on my back.

I have been eyeballing the Canon RF 200-800mm lens for quite some time but I hadn't moved into a mirrorless camera yet. However  this lens has truly transformed my photography experience. At just around 6 lbs with my current setup, it's significantly lighter, and the difference is substantial. Carrying this lens for extended periods no longer feels like a physical strain, allowing me to focus entirely on capturing the perfect shot.

The extra 200mm reach has been an absolute game changer for my birding and wildlife photography without an extender. I can now capture distant subjects with great detail, and the clarity of the images has exceeded my expectations. The lens communicates seamlessly with my eos r5 Canon camera, thanks to the RF mount's advanced technology. Autofocus took a minute to get used to and was a bit tricky at times because of distractions (branches etc) but when it's in its snappy and precise.

The image stabilization compensates up to 5.5 stops, making handheld shooting worlds steadier than my canon 5D mark iv. This feature has been invaluable for capturing sharp images in lower-light conditions.  I want to play more with the customizable control ring.

While I occasionally miss the ability to drop back to 60mm for wider shots during sports photography, the benefits of this lens far outweigh the limitations. For most of my work, the 200-800mm range covers all my needs, and the trade-off feels worth it for the lighter weight and extended reach. Plus, the RF system's ability to lock onto and track subjects has been life changing.

This lens has been such a great addition to my gear. Its balance of weight, reach, and performance makes it ideal for anyone who spends long days in the field or wants to push their wildlife and sports photography to the next level. My photos have never looked better, without the strain of a heavier setup. If you're looking for a versatile, high-performing telephoto lens that prioritizes comfort and quality, I highly recommend the RF 200-800mm.

The canon 200-800mm lens has been a game changer for me

This is a sharp lens at this price point. This will my go too lens for outdoor pictures

200-800 lens.

Love the 800mm telephoto reach, especially for photographing birds.    I was quite happy to discover that the 200-800mm RF lens doesn't feel significantly heavier than a Canon 100-500mm RF lens when attached to a Canon R6 Mark II.   It is a very long lens but surprisingly still very usable handheld.      Great image quality. very sharp.   My lens had a very long backorder, but I'm happy that I stuck out the wait.   This lens is worth it!

Canon 200-800mm RF lens was worth the wait!

Having the ability to reach out to 800mm allows for pictures that would otherwise be incredibly difficult or almost impossible otherwise.

Excellent Wildlife Lens

So far, so good. Had a sunny day at Gilbert Water Ranch in AZ. Detail looks sharp for these bird portraits. Did not get an opportunity to capture any birds in flight. Was worth the 4 month wait. I tried to add photos, but this link keeps taking me to the product page.

First Opportunity to use the lens

At this price point, this lens is a bargain. But it's not a 5 star lens.  What makes it a bargain is what takes it down to a 4 star lens for me.  No internal focusing and relatively slow making it more challenging as light levels drop.  Still, I like it a lot.

A real winner for the bargain birder!

It's been a very good lens with sharp images my only complaints are no lens lock to keep it in place while walking  and I can't use cpl and hood at same time.

Good lens

I think Canon RF 200 MM TO 800MM is very good lense for sports wildlife and it light for handheld shooting good focus for my style of shooting It price range make it a great choice of a super telephoto lense. On the Canon R5 this lense did well to impressed me for sure. Only con is the weight on long shooting day some might need an Mono pod.

It a must have for wildlife and sports

This lens has the obvious advantage for wildlife of a tremendous range of focal length. Sharpness at the upper end seems fine, contrary to several reviews that I have seen.

Tremendous reach

I have been using this lens for the past month, the results have been fantastic. My only complaint is that this lens has a lot more weight than my 100 to 500.

Very Happy

I received this lens last week and the first few days taking it out were rainy and overcast. I was pleasantly surprised by the performance. I got within about 20-50 feet of two Northern Harriers and was able to get very usable shots even in flight. Topaz Photo AI was needed to get rid of noise at ISO 4000 and higher on the R5 but the results were excellent.
Once the weather cleared up, I was able to get out in bright sun and attach the 1.4 teleconverter. As long as the birds were not more than 50 feet away, I was able to get very sharp results, albeit with fewer keepers. 
The focus is fast, nearly as much as the 100-500. I've been using the 100-500 with the R7 and feel that overall, this lens with the R5 performs better all around. I've yet to test it with the R7, but based on some reviews I watched, I would expect it to perform similarly to the 100-500 as long as light is decent.
Some reviewers have complained about the tightness of the zoom ring even on the smooth setting, but I find it to be just right.
The picture of the bufflehead diving was done with the 1.4 TC at max zoom.

The most versatile zoom lens on the market. Worth the wait.

For under $2000 this lens is hard to beat. On a crop sensor camera (Canon R7) you get an incredible 1280mm. It is sharp all the way through. The only issue is the amount of turns needed to go from 200 to 800mm. It is also a bit heavier than I expected but with the extra reach it should be expected.
  I have yet to try it on my R5 but I would only think it would perform even better.

Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens

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