
Canon RF Autofocus OIS
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
- Focal length
- 600 mm
- Aperture
- f/11
- Weight
- 930 g
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 450 cm
- Length
- 270 mm
At a Glance
At just 930 g, this 600 mm telephoto prime for full-frame Canon RF is compact. The aperture is fixed at f/11, and an optical stabilizer is on board. A diffractive optical element, a collapsible design and a control ring are among its features. It brings a lot of reach for birds, wildlife and sports.
Good for
- Wildlife
- Birds
- Sports
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 600 mm
- Max. focal length
- 600 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/11
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/11
- Min. aperture
- f/11
- Elements
- 10
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 930 g (2.05 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 450 cm (177.17 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:7.1 (0.14Γ)
- Length
- 270 mm (10.63 in)
- Diameter
- 93 mm (3.66 in)
- Released
- July 2020
Manufacturer data: global.canon
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM fit?
The Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM 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 960 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon RF cameras
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.
| Lens | Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM | Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM | Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM | TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 600 mm | 600 mm | 800 mm | 500 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/11 | f/4 | f/11 | f/6.3 |
| Weight | 930 g | 3,090 g | 1,260 g | 1,603 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 52 mm | 95 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 450 cm | 420 cm | 600 cm | 330 cm |
| Length | 270 mm | 472 mm | 352 mm | 317 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | yes | no |
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM: FAQ
Does the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM has autofocus.
Does the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM have image stabilization?
Yes, the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM weigh?
The Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM weighs 930 g. It is 270 mm long with a diameter of 93 mm.
What filter size does the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM use?
The Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM takes 82 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM is 450 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 960 mm in full-frame terms.
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