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Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM : Specifications and Opinions

The Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM is a supertele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2023. The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Nano-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 2199 €;

46 users have given it an average vote of 9.2 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon RF: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Canon RF.

Specifications
Focal lenght	200-800 mm
Angle of view	12.3 - 3.1°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/6.3-9
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	17 elements in 11 groups
Min. focus distance	0.80 - 2.8 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.25x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Nano-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	95 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	2050 g
Dimensions	102 x 314 mm
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Reviews

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Tnekralc

sent on November 13, 2025

Pros: Focal range, price, colors and definition decidedly valid, weight all in all low and good handling

Cons: Autofocus in difficulty in some situations, lack of distance limiter, a certain general latency.

Opinion: Purchased essentially for plane spotting, among the positive aspects I would put first of all the focal range, and then the good optical quality, with the right times you get respectable definitions, with a significant improvement compared to the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary used so far. The mechanical construction seems to me all in all aligned with the cost of the product, it should be noted that although it is not an L series it is still supplied with a lens hood. The weight is also to be counted among the advantages, the lens proves to be manageable and not tiring, at least so far I can't complain in this respect. I must also say that aesthetically I don't mind, the fact that it lengthens with the focal length does not bother me, since the Sigma was already similar in this respect. The only two limits are a certain general latency and a marked difficulty in finding the correct focus in some situations, in this the lack of a limiter regarding the minimum distance certainly does not help. However, I consider it a lens that is fully worth the price paid, the uncertainties it shows from time to time all in all are acceptable also because I have encountered them in quite particular situations, during normal use there are no problems.

Gianluca Lombardi

sent on November 08, 2025

Pros: Versatile. Economic. Light. Very sharp already at full opening.

Cons: None, if you have understood well what limits it has.

Opinion: A great surprise for a birdlife beginner like me. It totally changed my perspective. I'm really happy with the performance and responsiveness. I put on him a Chasing Birds onesie paid for four pennies on the oriental website. Taken to Patagonia to photograph pumas, he behaved very well, even on the birds around the humedales of Torres del Paine.

Roberto Pasquino

sent on June 16, 2025

Pros: Solid construction and not excessively heavy for the focal range it covers, excellent stabilization "even at 800mm", customizable buttons, very responsive and precise AF, excellent image contrast, lens hood with relative release and attachment button, generous, tropicalized shoulder strap, sharp images already at TA.

Cons: I don't know! I don't see any particular against!

Opinion: A must have!! And with these simple words I have almost said everything, especially for those like me who are passionate about nature photography, in particular birdlife. For me it is the zoom that was missing and I think it is the only one that allows you to get really close to the subject without losing details, if it is then used on an APSC camera, such as the Canon R7, the millimeters become 1280, really a marvel! although it has a decidedly not insignificant volume and not exactly easy to manage freehand, it can still be used safely without resorting to a tripod as it is equipped with an excellent image stabilizer and a precise AF, it must be said that, at 800mm you need to be familiar with handling it to get excellent results. From my point of view, apart from the lack of the red stripe typical of Canon's "L-series" lenses, I place it in the same way and it is a comparison that I would like to make because I own some L-series zoom lenses including the 100-500mm that I have used in the past for a long time. At the maximum focal length, i.e. 800mm and TA, taking into account the distance that separates us from the subject to be photographed, it may happen that the image is qualitatively less crunchy, but still good, with the same shorter focal lengths, where the frame has some more detail, a factor that I consider more than normal because, at certain distances, several factors take over that contribute to the degradation of the image itself, one of many and I would say one of the main ones is the distance between us and the subject, obviously it is one thing to shoot at 800mm and TA at a distance of 30/40 meters, another thing is to shoot at 800mm always at TA well over 40 meters, moreover, at a high distance, as we all know, the factor of air turbulence also comes into play which contributes to the degradation of the image and last but not least, incorrect timing and aperture have a significant impact on the IQ. Close one or two stops and regain the missing detail as much as possible. That said, I don't feel like finding fault with this fantastic super zoom, I'm glad I bought it and I highly recommend it especially for those who practice nature photography. Roberto Pasquino

Claudiocanon

sent on May 26, 2025

Pros: Focal length, good images

Cons: Reaction speed

Opinion: Purchased after a couple of shed trials. The lens is quite good, 800mm is really a lot and comfortable, but the reaction speed to focus has nothing to do with the 100-500 even with 1.4X extender. (Both mounted on R3). Excellent for birdlife that is not very fast because in flight it always hooks a little later than its shorter brother and tends to detach, even if slightly, from the subject and then recover it after a few shots. Much depends on how much of the surface area of the sensor is covered by the animal. Even in sharpness at full aperture it is less than 100-500, but with the software available it corrects very well. I recommend everyone, before buying it, to try it well. I knew what I was up against, but in oases with distant birds, this focal length makes all the difference. PS I tried two. The second, at 800mm and f9, was sharper than the first. The one purchased, fortunately, is perfect.

Gion65

sent on May 08, 2025

Pros: Focal length.. good sharpness .. not excessively heavy .. lens hood included even if not in the same color .. Color of the pictures.. long bracket .. Customizable buttons.. shoulder strap attachment ..

Cons: Non-removable bracket .. form.. no distance limiter.. small and a bit uncomfortable focus ring.

Opinion: Just taken and give a precise judgment is soon.. but it is a good telephoto , with a good sharpness, but without crying out for a miracle. Autofocus is good but it definitely depends a lot more on the camera. excellent stabilizer even if it does not have the two selections.. Focus ring a little small and a little uncomfortable. the bracket cannot be removed and for handheld photography it would have been I think 300 grams less, but it rotates well.. The zoom has a long travel but even if calibrated to soft it does not fall if pointed up or down. To give an idea of the sharpness at 800mm at a distance of 15 meters, a fly is defined enough to be able to see all parts of the body and the pattern of the wings enough. with an R8 I am certainly satisfied with the purchase and compared to the sigma 150 600 c or the canon rf 600 f11... There has been an improvement. but not a miracle. To be honest, after reading a lot of reviews and watching videos, I expected a little more clarity. but maybe it also depends on me... See..

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