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Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

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Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM

Focal length
200–800 mm
Aperture
f/6.3–9
Weight
2050 g
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm
Length
314.1 mm
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At a Glance

This 200-800 mm telephoto zoom for full-frame Canon RF offers extreme reach at f/6.3-9. It includes an optical stabilizer, weather resistance and teleconverter compatibility. It weighs 2.05 kg. At 80 cm minimum focus distance it reaches 0.25x. It suits wildlife, birds and sports at long distances.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 2.1 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • Only f/9 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
200 mm
Max. focal length
800 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/6.3
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/9
Min. aperture
f/54
Elements
17
Groups
11
Weight
2,050 g (4.52 lb)
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm at 200 mm · 180 cm at 400 mm · 280 cm at 600 mm · 330 cm at 800 mm
Max. magnification
1:4 at 200 mm · 1:5 at 800 mm
Length
314.1 mm (12.37 in)
Diameter
102.3 mm (4.03 in)
Released
November 2023

Manufacturer data: global.canon, usa.canon.com, canon-europe.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM fit?

The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 320-1280 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensCanon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USMCanon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USMCanon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USMCanon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM
Focal length200-800 mm100-500 mm100-400 mm800 mm
Max. aperturef/6.3-9f/4.5-7.1f/5.6-8f/5.6
Weight2,050 g1,370 g635 g3,140 g
Filter diameter95 mm77 mm67 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance80 cm90 cm88 cm260 cm
Length314.1 mm207.6 mm164.7 mm432 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM weigh?

The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM weighs 2,050 g. It is 314.1 mm long with a diameter of 102.3 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM use?

The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM takes 95 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM is 80 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 320-1280 mm in full-frame terms.

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