Is the f/11 aperture a problem?

In bright daylight it is fine, and modern sensors handle the higher ISO it needs. In shade, at dawn or dusk, or for fast action it struggles, so plan around good light.

Does it work with teleconverters?

Yes, it accepts the RF 1.4x and 2x extenders for 1120mm and 1600mm. Expect slower autofocus and softer images, especially with the 2x.

Yes. The lens is light for its reach and has optical image stabilization, so handheld shooting is practical in good light.

Is it good for birds and wildlife?

It suits perched or slow-moving subjects in daylight. For fast birds in flight or low light, a faster lens with a wider autofocus area works better.

No. It is a fixed 800mm prime, so you frame by moving or cropping. The barrel collapses for storage and transport.

Which cameras does it fit?

It mounts on Canon RF-mount mirrorless bodies. On APS-C RF bodies the effective reach is longer still.

Where is the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens cheapest?

At Walmart, for $999.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens?

Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings.

Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens

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Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens

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Our take on the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens

The Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM is a fixed-aperture super-telephoto prime for Canon's full-frame and APS-C mirrorless bodies. Its draw is reach at a fraction of the size and weight of a conventional 800mm lens, thanks to a collapsible barrel and a fixed f/11 aperture. Optical image stabilization and a quiet STM motor make it usable for handheld bird, wildlife, aviation and outdoor sports work in good light. It accepts RF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters to reach 1120mm and 1600mm. The trade-offs are real: f/11 limits it to bright conditions, autofocus uses a smaller area, and it is not a fast action lens. Against a 100-400mm or 150-600mm zoom it gives far more reach but no framing flexibility and a dimmer aperture.

Best forWildlife and bird photographers shooting in daylightAviation and outdoor sports shooters who need reachFull-frame RF body owners wanting a light long lensTravelers who can't carry a conventional 800mm

Pros

Very long 800mm reach in a compact, collapsible body
Optical image stabilization helps handheld shots
Quiet, smooth STM autofocus
Takes RF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters for 1120mm or 1600mm
Much lighter and easier to carry than a traditional 800mm

Cons

Fixed f/11 aperture needs bright light and high ISO
Autofocus coverage is limited to a smaller central area
No zoom, so framing means moving or cropping
Not suited to fast action in low light
Depth of field is shallow at close range despite f/11

Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners treat it as a specialized daylight reach lens: they praise the reach-to-weight ratio, stabilization and sharpness in good light, and accept the f/11 aperture as the price of that portability. Critics focus on the dim aperture, restricted autofocus area and softness with teleconverters.

What people mention

ApertureCriticisedOwners say f/11 forces high ISO or bright daylight and rules out dawn and dusk shooting.
WeightPraisedReviewers highlight how light and packable it is for an 800mm lens.
StabilizationPraisedHandheld shots are reported as usable thanks to the optical IS.
AutofocusMixedThe STM motor is quiet and accurate, but autofocus is confined to a smaller central area.
TeleconvertersMixedReach extends to 1120mm or 1600mm, though sharpness and light fall off with the 2x.
SharpnessPraisedIn good light and at moderate ISO, owners find it sharp for the reach.

About the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens

The Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM is a super-telephoto lens with an 800mm focal length. It is the first lens of its kind in the RF lineup. It brings distant subjects closer, including birds, wildlife, outdoor sports and aircraft.

The lens uses an STM focusing system for fast, quiet focusing when tracking subjects outdoors. It also accepts an RF 1.4X or RF 2.0X teleconverter, which extends the focal length to 1120mm or 1600mm.

Focal length: 800mm
Focusing: STM focusing system
Mount: Canon RF
Teleconverters: Accepts RF 1.4X (1120mm) and RF 2.0X (1600mm)
Color: Black

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Is the f/11 aperture a problem?: In bright daylight it is fine, and modern sensors handle the higher ISO it needs. In shade, at dawn or dusk, or for fast action it struggles, so plan around good light.
Does it work with teleconverters?: Yes, it accepts the RF 1.4x and 2x extenders for 1120mm and 1600mm. Expect slower autofocus and softer images, especially with the 2x.
Can I handhold it?: Yes. The lens is light for its reach and has optical image stabilization, so handheld shooting is practical in good light.
Is it good for birds and wildlife?: It suits perched or slow-moving subjects in daylight. For fast birds in flight or low light, a faster lens with a wider autofocus area works better.
Does it zoom?: No. It is a fixed 800mm prime, so you frame by moving or cropping. The barrel collapses for storage and transport.
Which cameras does it fit?: It mounts on Canon RF-mount mirrorless bodies. On APS-C RF bodies the effective reach is longer still.
Where is the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens cheapest?: At Walmart, for $999.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens?: Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings.