Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
Lens for Canon RF · Announced November 2023
Official site on usa.canon.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Telephoto
- Super-telephoto
Typically A$2,728–A$2,816 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$2,816
at Georges Cameras3% above its 30-day average
- Used from
- A$3,299.95 at Ted's Cameras
- Used, typically
- A$3,199.95
- Zoom range: 200–800mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/6.3–9, Varies with zoom
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: Nano USM
- Weight: 2,050 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.25×, Focuses to 0.80 m
RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM overview
The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM is a 200–800mm f/6.3–9 zoom for full-frame cameras on Canon RF, announced by Canon in November 2023. 23 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits wildlife and sport as well as travel. It is a weaker pick for low light without a tripod and travelling light.
New, it sells for A$2,816 to A$3,499 at the 3 stores we track in Australia that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at A$3,299.95. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$2,728 to A$2,816 new.
Where to buy the RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM in Australia
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Georges CamerasBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$2,816
19% off
A$3,499Camera Electronic
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$3,295
Ted's CamerasLowest used
UsedIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
Trade-in offer: $300Above typical used price
A$3,299.95
Camera House
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$3,499
Ted's Cameras
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$2,699.95
JB Hi-Fi
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$3,499
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Things to know
- 200–800mm zoom, f/6.3–9 (the widest aperture narrows as you zoom).
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (Nano USM motor); optical stabilisation.
- 2,050 g; 102.3 × 314.1 mm; 95mm filters; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.80 m, up to 0.25× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$3,199.95 in Australia (asking prices over 15 days); today from A$3,299.95.
Good for
- Wildlife and sport (800mm-equivalent reach)
- Travel (4× zoom range)
Not the best for
- Low light without a tripod (f/6.3 at its widest, though it is stabilised)
- Travelling light (2,050 g)
From the RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in Singapore: about 8% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1,949.99≈ A$2,838 | $1,698.99≈ A$2,473 |
| United Kingdom | £1,549≈ A$3,018 | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$2,816 | A$3,299.95 |
| SingaporeCheapest | S$2,277≈ A$2,586 | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$3,199.95
Usually A$2,824.48 to A$3,299.95 · 15 days, 18 listings
Cheapest used today
A$3,299.95
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | A$3,299.95 | A$3,299.95 | A$3,299.95 | 5 |
| Oct 2026 | A$2,449 | A$3,199.95 | A$3,299.95 | 10 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 200–800mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 200–800mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/6.3–9
- Minimum aperture
- f/32
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.80 m
- Max magnification
- 0.25×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Nano USM)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- Yes
Size & weight
- Weight
- 2,050 g
- Diameter × length
- 102.3 × 314.1 mm
- Filter thread
- 95 mm
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