Patent: Canon RF 200mm f/2L IS USM and other Big White Lenses

Craig Blair
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It's no secret that Canon is going to announce a slew of RF mount super-telephoto lenses later in 2021. Which ones will come first remains a mystery, but I'm quite happy to report that Canon has finally patented an RF 200mm f/2L IS USM optical formula, a lens I would be over the moon about when it gets officially announced.

I haven't yet seen an optical formula for the rumored RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM, but I still remain confident that we will see that lens at some point over the next year or two.

Canon News has a good breakdown of the backfocus distances when it comes down to super-telephoto lenses, and it definitely looks like the patented RF 200mm f/2L IS USM is the real deal.

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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