The Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens is a Super-telephoto Prime with one of the longest focal lengths, excelling in wildlife, and sports applications.
The Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens is a Super-telephoto Prime with one of the longest focal lengths available, excelling in wildlife, and sports applications.
Now, even with your subject far away, exceptional levels of detail are possible.
With a 4-stop Image Stabilizer, f/8 maximum aperture, and a lightweight magnesium body, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens enables handheld control, and ultimate image quality.
L Series Optic
The Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens Optic designs are based on the past EF, and RF Super-telephoto lenses.
With both Fluorite and Super Ultra Low-Dispersion (UD) glass elements, chromatic aberrations are virtually eliminated, providing exceptional image quality.
An Air Sphere, as well as Super Spectra Coatings, are applied to the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens when working in strong lighting conditions to reduce lens flare, and ghosting.
Furthermore, the nine-blade rounded diaphragm produces a smooth and beautiful bokeh quality.
USM Autofocus and Image Stabilization
For both video and photo applications, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens employs ultrasonic motor drivers that delivered fast, near-silent, and accurate autofocus performance.
With a variable speed manual for focusing, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens offers full-time manual focusing as well as three options for maximum control.
The usable focus range can be constrained by the responsiveness of the Focus Range Limiter.
Optical Image Stabilization compensates for 4 stops of Image Stabilization, providing sharper imagery, this is beneficial for handheld and monopod shooting.
In-body Image Stabilization, as well as Coordinated, IS from the R-Series bodies is not supported in this lens, due to the long focal length.
Intuitive Handling and Professional Reliability
The Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens is a relatively compact and lightweight lens, making it suitable for handheld or monopod use for short periods of time.
A built-in rotating lens collar makes it possible to mount on a monopod or tripod with the ability to easily switch between horizontal and vertical shooting positions.
Fluorine Coating on the front and rear elements helps repel moisture, dust, and fingerprints and is also easier to clean.
Towards the rear of the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens you will find a slot for a 52mm drop-in style filter.
A Weather-sealed coating is applied for reliable working conditions in inclement Weather situations.
Colossal Focal Length, Lightweight Design
Unparalleled length with a distinctly compact and lightweight design, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM is a Super-telephoto Prime offering a premium mixture of optics quality, intuitive handling, and professional-grade durability.
As one of the longest focal lengths available, this lens excels in wildlife and sports applications, offering uniquely close-up views of distant subjects. Combined with responsive AF, apt Image Stabilization, and a surprisingly lightweight design, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens is a specialized lens with a versatile feature-set.
L Series Optics
- Featuring an optical design based on past EF and RF Super-telephoto lenses, this lens features top-range optics designed for the most demanding shooting applications.
- Two Fluorite, one Super Ultra Low-Dispersion (UD), and one UD element virtually eliminate chromatic aberrations for outstanding clarity and color accuracy, void of chromatic aberrations or fringing.
- Advanced optical design also contributes to the sleeker, more portable form factor of this RF-mount, mirrorless lens.
- Both Air Sphere and Super Spectra Coatings improve image quality by maintaining high contrast and color accuracy while reducing lens flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth bokeh quality.
USM Autofocus and Image Stabilization
- Ultrasonic Motor delivers fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus performance to benefit both photo and video applications.
- Impressively close 14.1' minimum focusing distance, and a maximum magnification of 0.29x, suit working with nearby subjects, such as close-range wildlife, birds, and athletes.
- Variable speed manual focusing offers three options for greater focusing control and full-time manual focus support permits making focus adjustments without switching modes.
- Two focus presets can be stored for immediate recall to a specified focus distance.
- Focus Range Limiter improves responsiveness by constraining the usable focusing range.
- Benefitting handheld and monopod-based shooting, Optical Image Stabilization compensates for 4 stops of camera shake for sharper imagery. Due to the long focal length, in-body Image Stabilization, or Coordinated IS, from EOS R-series bodies is not supported with this lens.
Intuitive Handling and Professional Reliability
- Relatively lightweight and compact, this 1200mm f/8 lens weighs 7.4 lb and measures 21.1"-long, making it realistic to use atop a monopod or even handheld for short periods of time.
- Built-in rotating tripod mount suits working with the lens atop a monopod or tripod and enables quick switching between vertical and horizontal shooting orientations.
- Weather-sealed design for reliable use in inclement conditions.
- Fluorine Coating on the front element helps repel moisture, dust, and fingerprints and is also easier to clean.
- Distinctive heat-resistant white paint finish.
- Accepts drop-in style 52mm filters toward the rear of the lens.
- Compatible with optional Extender RF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters for further extending the effective reach of this lens.
Features
- RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Fluorite and Super UD Elements
- Air Sphere and Super Spectra Coatings
- Ring-Type USM AF System
- Optical Image Stabilization
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