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Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM

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Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM

Focal length
800 mm
Aperture
f/11
Weight
1260 g
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
600 cm
Length
352 mm
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At a Glance

This 800 mm telephoto prime for full-frame Canon RF weighs 1.26 kg and is compact. The aperture is fixed at f/11, and an optical stabilizer is built in. A diffractive optical element, a collapsible design and a control ring are among its features. Its long reach serves birds, wildlife and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • Large 95 mm filter thread: screw-in filters are correspondingly large.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
800 mm
Max. focal length
800 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/11
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/11
Min. aperture
f/11
Elements
11
Groups
8
Weight
1,260 g (2.78 lb)
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
600 cm (236.22 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.1 (0.14×)
Length
352 mm (13.86 in)
Diameter
102 mm (4.02 in)
Released
July 2020

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 800mm F11 IS STM fit?

The Canon RF 800mm 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 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 800mm F11 IS STM compared

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

LensCanon RF 800mm F11 IS STMCanon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USMCanon RF 600mm F11 IS STMCanon RF 600mm F4L IS USM
Focal length800 mm800 mm600 mm600 mm
Max. aperturef/11f/5.6f/11f/4
Weight1,260 g3,140 g930 g3,090 g
Filter diameter95 mm52 mm82 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance600 cm260 cm450 cm420 cm
Length352 mm432 mm270 mm472 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM weigh?

The Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM weighs 1,260 g. It is 352 mm long with a diameter of 102 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM use?

The Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM takes 95 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM is 600 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 1280 mm in full-frame terms.

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