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Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens

SKU: CAR8005 MFR: 5055C002
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with the RF 800mm lens, perfect for wildlife and sports photography.
  • Experience exceptional image quality with Fluorite & Super UD elements for clear, sharp results.
  • The fast f/5.6 aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh with this Canon RF lens.
  • Ultra-fast USM autofocus ensures you never miss a shot, ideal for action and bird photography.
  • Built-in 4-stop image stabilization minimizes blur, even when hand-holding this telephoto lens.
  • Compatible with Canon RF extenders, increasing your reach while maintaining superb autofocus.
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2024-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Light weight, sharp, and fun to shoot.

I've been using this lens for almost a year now. This lens coupled with the R5 makes an exceptional lens for us Florida bird photographers. As with all the big L lenses (I also have the 600 f/4) the image quality is exceptional. The lighter weight makes it pretty easy to hand hold?but the best images come from the tripod. It's not going to be a lens for everyone, but if you're a serious bird photographer you'll love this one.

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Canon 800mm f/5.6 Specifications

Lens
  • Focal Length

    800mm

  • Maximum and Minimum Aperture

    f/5.6 - f/64

  • Lens Mount Type

    RF Mount, metal

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Compatible Cameras

    Canon EOS R-series

  • Minimum Focusing Distance

    8.53' (2.6m)

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.34x

  • Field of View, at Minimum Focus Distance

    Approx. 8.1 x 5.4" (206 x 138mm)

  • Angle of View (Diagonal)

    03 Degree 05'

RF Extender Compatibility

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  • Canon RF Extender 1.4x/2x

    Compatible

  • Equivalent Focal Length

    RF1.4x - 1120mm f/8

  • Maximum Aperture

    RF2x - 1600mm f/11

  • Max close-focusing magnification

    RF1.4x - 0.49x
    RF2x - 0.71x

  • Autofocus with EOS R-series cameras

    Possible with either extender (as of 2/2022)

  • Image Stabilizer w/EOS R-series cameras

    Possible with either extender (as of 2/2022)

Optical Design

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  • Lens Construction

    26 elements in 18 groups

  • Special Elements

    (2) Fluorite, (1) Super UD Lenses, (1) UD (Ultra-low Dispersion)

  • Lens Coating

    Super Spectra Coating, Fluorine Coating, ASC

  • Filter Size Diameter

    52mm

  • Aperture Blades

    9, circular shape

  • Image Stabilization

    4 stops correction with In-lens Optical Image Stabilization

Focusing

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  • Focusing Drive System

    Canon USM low-speed drive (Ring USM)

  • Full-time Manual Focusing

    Yes
    (Supports both ONE SHOT AF and SERVO AF with compatible EOS R-series cameras)

  • Manual Focus Speed Selection

    Yes (1, 2, and 3 settings, via switch on lens)
    1= fastest MF; 3= slowest MF rotation

  • Focus Distance Range Selection

    Yes (3 positions, via switch on lens)
    FULL - 8.5' (2.6m) - infinity
    8.5' (2.6m) - 20m/65.6 feet
    65.6' (20m) - infinity

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF Coverage (HxV)

    EOS R5/R6 - approx. 100% x 100%
    EOS R - approx. 88% x 100%

  • With Extender RF1.4x

    EOS R5/R6 - approx. 100% x 100%
    EOS R - approx. 88% x 100%

  • With Extender RF2x

    EOS R5/R6 - approx. 80% x 80%
    EOS R - approx. 80% x 80%

  • Power Focus

    Yes, via rotation of Playback Ring
    Lens Focus Preset switch set to OFF; Focus Mode switch set to PF
    Two focus speeds, based on ring rotation angle

Image Stabilization

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  • IS On-Off

    Image Stabilizer switch, on lens barrel

  • Optical Image Stabilization

    Provided
    4 stops correction (CIPA standard) with both EOS R and R5

  • IS Mode Selection

    IS Modes 1, 2 and 3 (via switch on lens barrel)
    Mode 1 - general shake correction
    Mode 2 - correction during panning
    Mode 3 - correction only during exposure

  • Panning Mode Support (SCN Mode)

    Supported

Exterior Design

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  • Control Ring

    Dual-function Manual focus ring / Control Ring (selected using camera menu)

  • Manual Focus Ring

    Electronic ring system
    Full-time Manual focus possible
    No physical limit to ring rotational angle

  • AF/MF Switch

    Yes - AF/PF/MF Switch

  • MF/Control Ring Switch

    None - must be selected in camera menu

  • Distance Scale

    None
    Distance scale available in EVF or Live View LCD screen of compatible EOS R-series cameras

  • Distance Limiter Switch

    Full (2.6m to infinity) / 2.6m to 20m / 20m to infinity

  • Focus Pre-set Function

    Yes, via Playback Ring on lens barrel
    Off - On - On with beep tone, via lens switch
    Distance memorized via Focus Preset button
    Two distances can be memorized; immediate return to either via direction of Playback Ring

  • Lens Function Buttons

    Yes; four positioned on lens barrel
    (AF-Stop Buttons)

  • Dust / Weather Resistant Construction

    Yes - rubber ring on lens mount

Physical

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  • Dimensions

    Approx. 6.4 x 17.0" (163 x 432mm)

  • Weight

    Approx. 6.9 lbs (3.14kg)

  • UPC Code

    013803340150

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Designed For Use With:

  • Canon EOS R
  • Canon EOS R5
  • Canon EOS R6
  • Canon EOS R1
  • Canon EOS R3
  • Canon EOS R5 Mark II
  • Canon EOS R6 Mark II
  • Canon EOS R8
  • Canon EOS RP

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Canon EOS R10
  • Canon EOS R50
  • Canon EOS R7

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About Canon 800mm f/5.6

FEATURED REVIEWS

Light weight, sharp, and fun to shoot.

By Canon_Bob

I've been using this lens for almost a year now. This lens coupled with the R5 makes an exceptional lens for us Florida bird photographers. As with all the big L lenses (I also have the 600 f/4) the image quality is exceptional. The lighter weight makes it pretty easy to hand hold?but the best images come from the tripod. It's not going to be a lens for everyone, but if you're a serious bird photographer you'll love this one.

Super Lightweight.

Lightweight and high quality aren’t generally found on most lenses, but the Canon 800mm super-telephoto lens is the exception. Weighing in at just 6.9 pounds, this lens boasts incredibly high image quality and portability for a super telephoto lens. This lightweight lens isn’t too much to handle. Even in circumstances where a tripod isn’t available, image quality does not have to be sacrificed.

Impressively Light.

Outstanding Image Quality.

Combining two large-diameter elements provides amazing sharpness and contrast from corner to corner, even at the maximum aperture. One Ultra-low dispersion element positioned in the rear section of the lens will correct chromatic aberration created by magnification optics.

outstanding image quality

Durable Construction.

Reliably built with Canon’s L-series construction, this lens can withstand the elements for photographers who spend their time shooting in adverse weather conditions. The front element of the lens contains a fluorine coating, which helps keep water, oil, and even fingerprints off the front element of the lens. If this front element does get dirty, it is extremely quick and easy to clean.

Get In Close.

Image Stablization.

The RF800mm features an Optical Image Stabilizer system that can provide up to 4.5 stops of shake correction. This helps make sure you get consistently sharp results, regardless of adverse shooting conditions. Even in low light, handheld, or on a monopod, you can expect top performance and clear image detail.

3 IS Operation Modes.

Compatible With Extenders.

If 800mm isn’t enough for you, this lens is compatible with two different Canon extenders, including the RF1.4X and RF2X Extender. Using these extenders, you can reach an incredible 1120mm at f/11, or 1600mm at f/16.

Extenders

It's the Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens, a high-quality, powerful, and reliable addition to the EOS R System, designed for professional and advanced photographers. This innovative lens is perfect for capturing wildlife, motorsports, and more, with its superior image quality and super-telephoto capabilities.

The lens features two large-diameter Fluorite elements, one Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion), and one UD-glass element, all working together to provide outstanding correction of color fringing. This, combined with the Air Sphere Coating, ensures superb contrast and sharpness, delivering images that are sharp from center to corner, even at maximum aperture.

With an 800mm focal length, this lens enables you to achieve incredibly soft backgrounds and tremendous visual impact. The Optical Image Stabilization provides up to 4.5 stops of shake correction, ensuring consistent and sharp results, even in challenging conditions.

The RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens is impressively light at 6.9 lbs., making it versatile and easy to handle. It's compatible with both RF1.4x and RF2x Extenders, allowing for even more reach at focal lengths of 1120mm and 1600mm.

The lens also features a customizable Electronic Focus Ring, with Manual Focus Capability during SERVO AF, and two focus presets that allow you to instantly return to one or two memorized focus distances. The 9-blade circular aperture ensures beautiful, soft backgrounds, adding depth and intensity to your photos and videos.

Constructed to the durable L-series specifications, the RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens is dust and water-resistant, with a fluorine coating on the front element for easy cleaning. This lens is not just a tool, but a gateway to capturing the world in stunning detail.

Canon 800mm f/5.6 Features

  • Outstanding Image Quality, 800mm Super-telephoto Fixed Focal Length Lens Expands the EOS R System
  • Impressively Light at 6.9 lbs., While Retaining High Levels of Image Quality
  • Minimum Focusing Distance of Approx. 8.53'
  • Optical Image Stabilization with up to 4.5 Stops of Shake Correction
  • Three IS Operation Modes
  • Super Spectra Coating (SSC) and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) Helps Minimize Ghosting and Flare
  • Compatible with Canon RF1.4x and 2x Extenders
  • Customizable Electronic Focus Ring, with Manual Focus Capability during SERVO AF
  • Two Focus Presets Available - Instantly Return to One or Two Memorized Focus Distances
  • 9-blade Circular Aperture for Beautiful, Soft Backgrounds
  • Durable L-series Construction with Dust- and Water-resistant Design, Fluorine Coating on Front Element for Easy Cleaning

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with the RF 800mm lens, perfect for wildlife and sports photography.
  • Experience exceptional image quality with Fluorite & Super UD elements for clear, sharp results.
  • The fast f/5.6 aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh with this Canon RF lens.
  • Ultra-fast USM autofocus ensures you never miss a shot, ideal for action and bird photography.
  • Built-in 4-stop image stabilization minimizes blur, even when hand-holding this telephoto lens.
  • Compatible with Canon RF extenders, increasing your reach while maintaining superb autofocus.

What's in the box:

  • Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens
  • Lens Cap (E-180E)
  • Lens Dust Cap RF
  • Drop-In Screw Filter Holder 52 (WIII) with 52mm Protect Filter
  • Lens Hood (ET-155) (WIII)
  • Lens Soft Case (LS600)
  • Lens Wide Strap B
  • Canon 1 Year Limited Warranty