The Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L IS and Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS will be available starting May 26, 2022

Craig Blair
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It looks like Canon will begin shipping the Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM and Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM on May 26, 2022 in limited quantities, which is likely fine because I imagine these will be purchased in limited quantities.

Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Key Features

  • Outstanding Image Quality, 800mm Super-telephoto Fixed Focal Length Lens
  • Expands the EOS R System
  • Impressively Light at 6.9 lbs., While Retaining High Levels of Image Quality
  • Minimum Focusing Distance of Approx. 8.53′
  • Optical Image Stabilization with up to 4.5 Stops of Shake Correction
  • Three IS Operation Modes
  • Super Spectra Coating (SSC) and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) Helps Minimize
  • Ghosting and Flare
  • Compatible with Canon RF1.4x and 2x Extenders
  • Customizable Electronic Focus Ring, with Manual Focus Capability during SERVO AF

Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM Key Features

  • Outstanding Image Quality, 1200mm Super-telephoto Fixed Focal Length Lens
  • Expands the EOS R System
  • Impressively Light at 7.4 lbs., While Retaining High Levels of Image Quality
  • Minimum Focusing Distance of Approx. 14.1′
  • Optical Image Stabilization with up to 4 Stops of Shake Correction
  • Three IS Operation Modes
  • Super Spectra Coating (SSC) and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) Helps Minimize
  • Ghosting and Flare
  • Compatible with Canon RF1.4x and RF2x Extenders
  • Customizable Electronic Focus Ring, with Manual Focus Capability during SERVO AF

Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM //  Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM

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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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