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Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM
The 200-800mm focal range with 5.5-stop image stabilization enables steady handheld shooting at extreme telephoto distances, supported by Nano USM for fast, silent autofocus. Weighing 4.5 pounds and featuring weather-resistant construction, it delivers portable durability and competitive value within the RF mount ecosystem. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a single, all-day handheld super-telephoto solution.
Focal length 200-800mm
Aperture f/54
Mount Canon RF
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 2000 g
af type Nano USM
lens type zoom
63 Overall Score
Price CA$2,600
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong af (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong optical (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 54 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 200 |
| Focal Length Max | 800 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 11 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/54 |
| Min Aperture | 6.3-9 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| 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 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 200-800mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2000 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | Nano USM | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM | 94.2 | 1.9 | 12.8 | 46.4 | 83.4 | 1.4 | 63.3 | 87.9 | 77.9 | 98.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$2,600
Bestbuy.ca 1 offer From CA$2,600
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$2,699
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$2,783
Price History
Usage Scores
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