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Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM

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Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM

Focal length
600 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
3090 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
420 cm
Length
472 mm
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At a Glance

This telephoto prime for full-frame Canon RF pairs 600 mm with an f/4 aperture and an optical stabilizer. It weighs 3.1 kg. Fluorite elements, an Air Sphere coating, a heat-blocking coating, a drop-in filter slot and dust and moisture resistance are among its features. It suits wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 3.1 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
600 mm
Max. focal length
600 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
17
Groups
13
Weight
3,090 g (6.81 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
420 cm (165.35 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.7 (0.15×)
Length
472 mm (18.58 in)
Diameter
168 mm (6.61 in)
Released
July 2021

Manufacturer data: global.canon

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

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Which cameras does the Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM fit?

The Canon RF 600mm F4L 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 960 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 600mm F4L IS USM compared

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

LensCanon RF 600mm F4L IS USMCanon RF 600mm F11 IS STMCanon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USMTTArtisan 500mm f/6.3
Focal length600 mm600 mm800 mm500 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/11f/5.6f/6.3
Weight3,090 g930 g3,140 g1,603 g
Filter diameter52 mm82 mm52 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance420 cm450 cm260 cm330 cm
Length472 mm270 mm432 mm317 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesno
Image stabilizationyesyesyesno
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Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM weigh?

The Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM weighs 3,090 g. It is 472 mm long with a diameter of 168 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM use?

The Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM is 420 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 960 mm in full-frame terms.

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