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Canon RF RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM 200-800mm
A unique 200–800mm zoom range with 5.5 stops of image stabilization enables handheld wildlife shooting despite the f/6.3-9 aperture and 2000g weight. The Nano USM motor delivers near-silent autofocus, and the compact build for its reach makes it easier to carry than most super-telephoto alternatives. Best for wildlife photographers who need extreme reach without a tripod, or landscape shooters wanting flexible framing in outdoor conditions.
Focal length 200-800mm
Aperture 54
Mount Canon RF
stabilization Yes
Weight 2000 g
af type Nano USM
lens type super-telephoto
62 Overall Score
Price CA$2,783
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average aperture (2th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (2th percentile)
- Below average build (6th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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88/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 200 |
| Focal Length Max | 800 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 11 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 54 |
| Min Aperture | 6.3-9 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 2.0 kg / 4.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 95 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Nano USM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 800 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon RF RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM 200-800mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 200-800mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 54 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 2000 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 116 |
| AF Type | Nano USM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | super-telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM 200-800mm | 94.5 | 2.2 | 6.4 | 40.8 | 83.3 | 1.6 | 80.8 | 88.3 | 87.9 | 98.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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