Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM Full-Frame Lens (2022)
Keywords: autofocuscanonfull-framelensmirrorlessprime-lensprofessionalrf-mountstabilizedsuper-telephototelephoto
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Product Overview
Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM is a super telephoto prime lens for Canon RF-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Canon in 2022, it has 26 elements in 18 groups.
For incremental weathers, Canon is kind enough to include weather sealing.
As a super telephoto prime lens with a rather dark maximum aperture, the Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM is a specialty instrument for professionals only. Built-in image stabilization is almost a must-have at this focal range, and this lens does not disappoint on this front. Owners will also like the available tripod collar.
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Neofiliac score 84% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Optically stabilized
- Weather-sealed
- Comes with a tripod collar
- Mind-boggling reach
Cons
- Very special focal length
- Dark maximum aperture
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades, rounded blades
Form Factor
Super Telephoto Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Tripod collar
Lens Mount
Canon RF-mount
Motor
Ring-type ultrasonic
Optical Formula | Elements
26 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
18 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
2 Fluorite, 1 Super UD Lenses, 1 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
52 mm / 2.05 in
Size | Diameter
168 mm / 6.61 in
Size | Length
537 mm / 21.14 in
Weight
3340 g / 118.02 oz
Function
Angle Of View
2.1° Diagonal | 1.7° Horizontal | 1.1° Vertical
Aperture
f/8 ~ f/64
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
1200 mm
Image Stabilization
Yes (4 stops)
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Max Magnification
0.29x
Min Focus Distance
4300 mm / 169.29 in
Production
Accessory
Lens Hood: ET-160 (supplied), ET-160B Short hood
Debut
2022-02-24
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