Posted
Feb 24, 2022
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Canon today announced the launch of two new super-telephoto lenses, the RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM and the RF 1200mm F8L IS USM. Pushing the boundaries of the RF lens range. These two lenses with a staggering 800mm and 1200mm become the longest AF focal length lenses for mirrorless cameras.
The newly designed optical system enables Canon to achieve these incredible focal lengths in a design that is smaller and lighter in weight than traditional super telephoto lenses. These lenses are significantly reduced in size compared to their EF counterparts, the RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM is Canon’s lightest and shortest 800mm L-series lens yet weighing just over 3.1kg, while the RF 1200mm F8L IS USM is the smallest lens of its size ever released at 3.34kg it is 1/5th of the weight and more than 13kgs lighter and 30cm smaller than its predecessor the EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM.
Both lenses have Image Stabilization, the RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM provides up to 4.5 stops and the RF 1200mm F8L IS USM up to 4 stops of shake reduction.
These lenses provide fast, yet quiet autofocusing with a Ring USM Drive, Dual Power Drive, high-speed CPU and optimised AF algorithm – perfect for capturing fast moving wildlife.
Built to withstand a range of challenging shooting scenarios, from high temperatures to wet or dusty environments. A dust and drip proof structure is used for mounting, switch and focus rings to prevent dirt or water getting into the lens. To prevent oil, water or dust from sticking to the front of the lens, the front element is applied with a fluorine coating. The RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM and RF 1200mm F8L IS USM also feature a highly reflective infrared heat shield coating. This white coating offers excellent UV weather resistance and helps reduce the temperature of the lens body to maintain optical quality.
The newly designed optical system enables Canon to achieve these incredible focal lengths in a design that is smaller and lighter in weight than traditional super telephoto lenses. These lenses are significantly reduced in size compared to their EF counterparts, the RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM is Canon’s lightest and shortest 800mm L-series lens yet weighing just over 3.1kg, while the RF 1200mm F8L IS USM is the smallest lens of its size ever released at 3.34kg it is 1/5th of the weight and more than 13kgs lighter and 30cm smaller than its predecessor the EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM.
Both lenses have Image Stabilization, the RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM provides up to 4.5 stops and the RF 1200mm F8L IS USM up to 4 stops of shake reduction.
These lenses provide fast, yet quiet autofocusing with a Ring USM Drive, Dual Power Drive, high-speed CPU and optimised AF algorithm – perfect for capturing fast moving wildlife.
Built to withstand a range of challenging shooting scenarios, from high temperatures to wet or dusty environments. A dust and drip proof structure is used for mounting, switch and focus rings to prevent dirt or water getting into the lens. To prevent oil, water or dust from sticking to the front of the lens, the front element is applied with a fluorine coating. The RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM and RF 1200mm F8L IS USM also feature a highly reflective infrared heat shield coating. This white coating offers excellent UV weather resistance and helps reduce the temperature of the lens body to maintain optical quality.
RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM Key Features:
• 800mm super telephoto length
• Compact lens with max. diameter x length of 163mm x 432mm
• 3.14kg in weight
• Large f/5.6 aperture
• 4.5 stop Image Stabilization
• Dust and drip proof design
• Minimum focusing distance of 2.6m
RF 1200mm F8L IS USM Key Features:
• 1200mm super telephoto length
• Compact lens with max. diameter x length of 168mm x 537mm
• 3.34kg in weight
• 4 stop Image Stabilization
• Dust and drip proof design
• Minimum focusing distance of 4.3m
Prices:
The RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM is priced at £19,099.99 while the RF 1200mm F8L IS USM is priced at £22,449.99
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