Announced
Feb 24, 2022
Description
The Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM is a ultra telephoto prime lens for RF mount cameras. With a 4-stop Image Stabilizer, f/8 maximum aperture and a lightweight magnesium alloy body. Ideal for wildlife photography.
This lens has optimised weight distribution and features Fluorite, UD and Super UD lens elements with advanced coatings. A minimum focusing distance of 4.3m and heat resistant paint.
The RF 1200mm F8L IS USM has a host of custom options with two focus pre-sets and a customisable AF stop button. It’s fully compatible with RF 1.4x and 2x extenders.
This lens has optimised weight distribution and features Fluorite, UD and Super UD lens elements with advanced coatings. A minimum focusing distance of 4.3m and heat resistant paint.
The RF 1200mm F8L IS USM has a host of custom options with two focus pre-sets and a customisable AF stop button. It’s fully compatible with RF 1.4x and 2x extenders.
Lens Type
Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount
Canon RF
Format
35mm Full Frame
Year Released
2022
Focal Length
1200 mm
Image Stabilisation
Yes
CIPA Stabilisation Rating
4 Stop(s)
Max Aperture
F8
Max Aperture (F)
8
Min Aperture (F)
64
Aperture Ring
No
No. Diaphragm Blades
9
Elements
26
Groups
18
Special Elements
2 Fluorite, 1 Super UD Lenses, 1 Ultra-low Dispersion
Min Focal Length
1200 mm
Max Focal Length
1200 mm
Min Focus
4.30m
Max Magnification
0.29x
Motor Type
Ring USM
Auto Focus
Yes
Full Time Manual
Yes
Distance Scale
No
DOF Scale
No
Focus Distance Limiter
Yes
Environmentally Sealed
Yes
Weight
3340 g
Diameter
168 mm
Length
537 mm
Filter Thread
52 mm
Colour
White



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