Weight
3.34 kg
Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM features f/8.0 main camera.
General info
| Lens type i | Prime (200 others) |
| Lens mount i | Canon RFCanon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM |
| Release date i | 3 years ago02/24/2022 (1 other) |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✔ (469 others) |
| Has A Metal Mount i | ✔ (634 others) |
| Weight i | 3.34 kg |
| Front Element Doesn't Rotate i | ✔ (476 others) |
| Includes Lens Hood i | ✔ (649 others) |
Optics
| Maximum focal length i | 1.2 m |
| Minimum focal length i | 1.2 m |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✔ (297 others) |
| Maximum angle of view i | 2.08° |
| Minimum angle of view i | 2.08° |
| Magnification i | 0.29x (5 others) |
| Optical zoom i | 1x (417 others) |
Aperture
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/8.0 (1 other) |
| Widest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/8.0 (5 others) |
| Aperture blades i | 9 (384 others) |
| Has Rounded Aperture Blades i | ✔ (668 others) |
| Smallest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/64.0 (1 other) |
| Smallest aperture at minimum focal length i | f/64.0 (1 other) |
Focus
| Can Focus To Infinity i | ✔ (702 others) |
| Has Focus Motor i | ✔ (698 others) |
| Has full time manual focus i | ✔ (642 others) |
| Has a silent focus motor built into the lens i | ✔ (555 others) |
| Minimum focus distance i | 4.3 m (1 other) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM?
At 4.3 m, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM is 611% above the category average for minimum focus distance, ranking #8 out of 811 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the maximum focal length of the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM?
At 1.2 m, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM ranks #817 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products — among the Lowest maximum focal length in this category, 99% below the category average.
What is the minimum focal length of the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM?
At 1.2 m, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM ranks #817 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products — among the Lowest minimum focal length in this category, 98% below the category average.
Is the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM lightweight?
Yes. At 3.34 kg, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM is 99% below the category average for weight, ranking #132 out of 815 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the optical zoom of the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM?
At 1x, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM is 60% below the category average for optical zoom, ranking #360 out of 781 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the magnification of the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM?
At 0.29x, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM is 11% below the category average for magnification, ranking #172 out of 768 — see ranking camera lens products.
Does the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM have optical image stabilization (OIS)?
Yes, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM has OIS. Only 36% of camera lenses have this feature.
How does it compare?
How does the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM's weight compare to similar camera lensess?
At 3.34 kg, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM leads the Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD (700 g) by 100%.
How does the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM's maximum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 1.2 m, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (200 mm) by 99%.
How does the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM's minimum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 1.2 m, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (90 mm) by 99%.
How does the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM's minimum focus distance compare to similar camera lensess?
At 4.3 m, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM leads the Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD (0.2 m) by 95%.
How does the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM's magnification compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.29x, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (1x) by 71%.
How does the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM's optical zoom compare to similar camera lensess?
At 1x, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (2.9x) by 66%.
How does the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM's aperture blades compare to similar camera lensess?
At 9, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (11) by 18%.