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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 2499 €;

13 users have given it an average vote of 9.3 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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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Ziojack

sent on March 11, 2024

Pros: Portability, focal abstention, af speed, use of CT scans from as early as 200mm

Cons: Non-removable tripod ring

Opinion: An exceptional optics from every point of view!. Fast and accurate AF, light even at 200-800mm, easily usable handheld for stray hunting, full compatibility with TCs already at 200mm. The comparison is almost obligatory with the 100-500. I find the 100-500 (holy grail for many) an outclassed lens by this new all-rounder zoom. I have had the opportunity to compare the 100-500 and the 200-800 and I can say that (without heresies) the 200-800 is better in everything. Starting from the focal range, weight, size, ease and manageability of use to get to the final result: the files. Very detailed files, remarkable qi and a very fast, responsive and accurate af. In short, today if I had to choose between a 100-500 and a 200-800 I would have no doubts, the 200-800 is the right choice for stray hunting, it is a zoom that allows you to go from a close subject to a subject over 50 meters away in a very short time. Don't be fooled by the fact that it's not an L series, it's that at 800mm it's an f/9. The 100-500 with Tc 1.4x stops at 700mm and becomes f/9 While this gem still has 100mm of focal range available. It also performs admirably with the Tc 1.4x. I am very satisfied with the price/quality ratio.

Eliad

sent on February 05, 2024

Pros: Autofocus Speed - Sharpness - Versatility (since with a single lightweight and portable lens, you have from 200mm to 800mm) qualitatively superior to 100-500mm for animal photography.

Cons: Zoom with external excursion (the only solution to reduce weight and bulk)

Opinion: I've had this lens for about a week, used to the fixed 300mm 2.8 400mm 2.8 - 500mm f4 - 600mm f4 (beautiful lenses but today not very versatile) I needed a wide zoom for wandering hunting to accompany my fixed 2.8 lens. Extremely versatile lens in terms of focal length, weight and size. Really sharp and a very fast autofocus thanks to full RF system compatibility, sharper than the 100 500 RF. This lens should be understood as a 150-600mm f4.5-6.3 with integrated 1.4x multiplier = 200-800mm f6.3-9, but with the advantage of being integrated, therefore sharper, faster and better stabilization. Excellent to associate with R5 or R7 For those who are "afraid" of ISO at 800mm f9 calculations that compared to 500mm 7.1 (2/3 stop difference) are widely exceeded by 300mm more, ergo you avoid a lot cropping of the photo, with a lower ISO noise. Or at 455mm the 200-800mm is still at 7.1 (45mm doesn't change anything on 500mm) Rating for animal photography: RF 200-800mm = 9.1 RF100-500mm = 7.9 (N.B. these ratings are based on my experience in nature photography, taking into account the needs in the field, having as a reference the best lenses on the market, including the new fixed RF telephoto lenses) If you are interested in seeing the review on You Tube in Italian = Canale Elia Dallari

_Axl_

sent on December 11, 2023

Pros: Focal range that, already excellent on FF, becomes a real game changer on APSC (320-1,280); IQ in line with the price of the lens; can be used at TA at any focal length; MAF and tracking speed thanks to the Nano USM linear motor; tropicalization; good balance; low weight; presence of customizable buttons; Smooth/Tight clutch to modulate the fluidity of the Zoom; brightness @800mm equal to that of its competitors with the TC 1.4x; (relatively) low price; Customisable bezel.

Cons: External zoomed; there are only two selectors (AF/MF and Stabilizer ON/OF) those for stabilization in modes 1-2-3 and one for the MAF limiter are "missing".

Opinion: I was impressed by this 200-800, it seemed to me to be a lens with a good Q/P ratio. I tried a pre-production copy on the 24 Megapixels of the R3 (FF) and enjoyed the exceptional 4x focal range up to @800mm. This focal range on an APSC becomes a 320-1.280, an impressive range and very useful in birdlife. On the AF side I found myself very well, the Nano USM motor combined with the R3 does its duty and returns a lens that moves with great speed and excellent tracking ability. In terms of IQ it seems to me that this specimen I tested, I repeat from pre-production, is an excellent copy and returns the detail that you would expect from a € 2,500 Zoom, also excellent performance @f11 where there is no trace of diffraction. In my opinion, the Canon RF 200-800 is a very useful lens for those who want to approach birdlife where, as is well known, mm are never enough with the obvious awareness that, given its starting (f6.3) and arrival (f9) apertures, when the light goes down, the ISO will rise with all the consequences of the case. Being aware of this, organizing to shoot at the best times and wanting to opt for a single lens, the focal range of the 200-800 is, in my opinion, ideal. Not mounting multipliers will be very convenient in many contexts. In terms of brightness, @800mm is an f9, an aperture equal to that of the various 180/200-600 with the 1.4x TC inserted.

Photos taken with Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM

Spatula

by Vito Serra
60 comments, 1476 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Canon RF 200-800 f6.3-9 IS USM, sunset photo

by _Axl_
22 comments, 949 views

HI RES 43.8 MP

Test with 200-800, 11 meters 3200 iso

by PannaeFragola
11 comments, 1309 views

HI RES 10.7 MP

Storks

by Leonardo Battista
10 comments, 569 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Blue (Cyanistes caeruleus)

by Tortax
23 comments, 997 views

HI RES 41.9 MP

Close-up of Tarabusi

by Tortax
17 comments, 525 views

HI RES 16.0 MP

LUT grading - after midnight

by Vito Serra
30 comments, 431 views

HI RES 10.7 MP

Stone turner, Canon RF 200-800 f6.3-9 IS USM

by _Axl_
7 comments, 1407 views

HI RES 14.7 MP

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Purple heron

by Pietro Giorgio Favaro
8 comments, 206 views

HI RES 8.2 MP

Female Mallard

by Pietro Giorgio Favaro
13 comments, 248 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Passing of starlings with the Cranes

by Leonardo Battista
6 comments, 429 views

Very first test with 200-800 + R5

by PannaeFragola
4 comments, 741 views

HI RES 10.7 MP

Grazing storks

by Leonardo Battista
5 comments, 356 views

Fox

by Leonardo Battista
2 comments, 660 views

First contact with the 200-800

by Mmulinai
17 comments, 612 views

HI RES 3.7 MP

Stone turner, Canon RF 200-800 f6.3-9 IS USM

by _Axl_
6 comments, 955 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Canon RF 200-800 f6.3-9 IS USM, sunset photo

by _Axl_
6 comments, 543 views

HI RES 42.5 MP

White-throated dipper

by Pietro Giorgio Favaro
7 comments, 191 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

White-throated dipper

by Pietro Giorgio Favaro
9 comments, 279 views

HI RES 6.0 MP

Pair of Great Crested Grebe

by Almama
11 comments, 201 views

Shrike Small "female"

by Tortax
14 comments, 94 views

HI RES 9.7 MP

First contact with the 200-800

by Mmulinai
6 comments, 370 views

HI RES 3.7 MP

Spatula

by Almama
14 comments, 141 views

Crane at sunset

by Leonardo Battista
2 comments, 250 views

Cattle egret

by Pietro Giorgio Favaro
11 comments, 139 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Female Mallard

by Pietro Giorgio Favaro
6 comments, 130 views

HI RES 8.2 MP

Egret

by Pietro Giorgio Favaro
8 comments, 174 views

HI RES 10.7 MP

Tests 200-800

by California
0 comments, 436 views

HI RES 10.0 MP

1792mm

by Mmulinai
9 comments, 333 views

HI RES 3.7 MP

Canon RF 200-800 f6.3-9 IS USM, sunset photo

by _Axl_
2 comments, 394 views

HI RES 44.4 MP

Stork

by Leonardo Battista
2 comments, 118 views

Jackdaws

by Tortax
6 comments, 106 views

HI RES 68.2 MP

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Jay

by Pietro Giorgio Favaro
3 comments, 129 views

HI RES 5.0 MP

Female kestrel

by Michaelprugnola
2 comments, 187 views

HI RES 12.8 MP

Marsh Harrier.

by Pietro Giorgio Favaro
3 comments, 88 views

Flycatcher with 200-800

by Mmulinai
2 comments, 235 views

HI RES 3.7 MP

Stone turner, Canon RF 200-800 f6.3-9 IS USM

by _Axl_
4 comments, 954 views

HI RES 13.8 MP

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