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Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM

Lens for Canon RF · Announced February 2022

Full frame lens
Super-telephoto

Lowest new

$22,699

at Pictureline

Lowest used/refurb

Launch price $19,999 · today 14% over

Focal length: 1200mm, Full frame lens
Max aperture: f/8
Optical stabilisation: Built in
Autofocus motor: Ring-type USM
Weight: 3,340 g
Weather sealing: Sealed
Max magnification: 0.29×, Focuses to 4.30 m

Where to buy the RF 1200mm F8L IS USM in United States

Pictureline
New · In stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
$22,699
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Helix Camera
New · In stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
$22,699
View at Helix Camera
Camera Wholesalers
New · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
$19,999
View at Camera Wholesalers
Focus Camera
New · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
$22,699
View at Focus Camera

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Cameras it fits

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IBIS
7K video
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New from $2,799Used from $2,518.95at 5 stores

Canon

EOS C80

Full frame · 19 MP · 2024

6K video
1,545 g

New from $5,599at 1 store

Canon

EOS R1

Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2024

IBIS
6K video
Weather sealed

New from $6,799Used from $6,458.95at 3 stores

Canon

EOS R5 Mark II

Full frame · 45 MP · 2024

IBIS
8K video
Weather sealed

New from $4,099Used from $3,658.95at 5 stores

Canon

EOS C400

Full frame · 19 MP · 2024

6K video

New from $8,799at 2 stores

Canon

EOS R100

APS-C · 24.1 MP · 2023

4K 25p
356 g

New from $429.99Used from $394.95at 4 stores

Canon

EOS R50

APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2023

4K 30p
15 fps
375 g

New from $729Used from $758.95at 6 stores

Canon

EOS R8

Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2023

4K 60p
40 fps
461 g

New from $1,399Used from $1,244.95at 5 stores

RF 1200mm F8L IS USM specifications

Optics

Focal length: 1200mm
35mm equivalent: 1200mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture: f/8
Minimum aperture: f/64
Made for: Full frame
Elements / groups: 26 / 18
Aperture blades: 9
Closest focus: 4.30 m
Max magnification: 0.29×

Focus & handling

Autofocus: Yes (Ring-type USM)
Optical stabilisation: Yes
Weather sealed: Yes
Internal zoom: —
Aperture ring: No
Teleconverter compatible: Yes

Size & weight

Weight: 3,340 g
Diameter × length: 168 × 537 mm
Filter thread: —