Capture stunning images with the Canon RF 600mm f/11 STM Lens. This kit includes a filter kit, cap keeper, and cleaning kit, making it a complete package for photography enthusiasts. Renewed and ready to elevate your photography game.
Capture stunning images with the Canon RF 600mm f/11 STM Lens. This kit includes a filter kit, cap keeper, and cleaning kit, making it a complete package for photography enthusiasts. Renewed and ready to elevate your photography game.
Capture stunning images with the Canon RF 600mm f/11 STM Lens. This kit includes a filter kit, cap keeper, and cleaning kit, making it a complete package for photography enthusiasts. Renewed and ready to elevate your photography game.
Capture stunning images with the Canon RF 600mm f/11 STM Lens. This kit includes a filter kit, cap keeper, and cleaning kit, making it a complete package for photography enthusiasts. Renewed and ready to elevate your photography game.
Last updated at 06/20/2026 23:39:50
Canon RF 600mm f/11 is STM Lens
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Wow, what a pleasant surprise so far. I purchased this lens for my recently acquired EOS R camera. My other Canon telephoto lens is an excellent EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS, which is awesome but a little too short sometimes. So I got very excited when this 600mm lens was announced at reasonable price (unlike other RF mount lenses) but I was also very skeptical since it was an unusual f11 design. I received it yesterday and decided to try it out right away at the local zoo. My expectations were very low due poor lighting conditions (cloudy with some showers). Knowing that it was fixed f11 I expected that I would have to bump ISO pretty high to get decent shutter speed and that would result in poor image quality. What I got was excellent images with shutter speed that ... MoreWow, what a pleasant surprise so far. I purchased this lens for my recently acquired EOS R camera. My other Canon telephoto lens is an excellent EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS, which is awesome but a little too short sometimes. So I got very excited when this 600mm lens was announced at reasonable price (unlike other RF mount lenses) but I was also very skeptical since it was an unusual f11 design. I received it yesterday and decided to try it out right away at the local zoo. My expectations were very low due poor lighting conditions (cloudy with some showers). Knowing that it was fixed f11 I expected that I would have to bump ISO pretty high to get decent shutter speed and that would result in poor image quality. What I got was excellent images with shutter speed that averaged between 1/600 -1/800s and ISO between 1000-12800 (yes hippo picture is at 12800 ISO!). My other Canon DSLR camera is 10 years old and with that camera I was always careful not to go over 3200 ISO but with modern full frame camera (especially in good lighting conditions) you can go much higher, and I have EOS R which has noisier sensor than newer RP, R5 and R6.What I like:- compact design (about the size and weight of my 70-300L)- super sharp (just like a L lens)- fast and silent autofocus and superb IS- 600mm (when needed I can enable in camera 1.6x crop to get to 960mm)- great color and contrast just like a good Canon lens- very good build quality, everything feels very tight- black finish with titanium details goes very well with EOS RWhat I'd change:- most people will complain about f11 aperture, but let's be realistic, if this was a faster 600mm it would cost a lot more and be a lot bigger, also with faster super telefoto your depth-of-field shrinks so rapidly that you can only get one eye of the animal in focus, while at f11 you can often get a lot more in focus. The downside in that at f11 it is harder to get nice bokeh. You need to get close to your subject and have a good distance between subject and background, but it can be done.- lens is very compact for 600mm when it is collapsed, but in order to be used it needs to be unlocked, expanded and locked, this can potentially lead to lost photo opportunities so I'd recommend to keep it extended which does not make it so compact anymore- I noticed that available focusing area in my EOS R is smaller than with other lenses I own, this is due to f11 aperture and it would become even smaller when extender is added. This might be an issue when you're tracking moving subject that travels outside that focus box. Maybe newer cameras have expanded autofocus capabilities, time will show if this be a problem for me.I added few pictures from yesterday's zoo visit.I hope this will help potential future owners of this lens, so far I'm pleased with mine.
originally posted on wexphotographic.com
For the money, and within its limitations, this is an astonishing lens. The IQ is excellent for something so cheap; professional tests suggest that it's a fraction sharper than its 600mm sibling. Its very low weight, combined with good stabilisation, mean it's entirely possible to use it hand-held, at least in reasonably bright conditions - in fact I've hardly used it on a tripod. Focussing speed is pretty decent.But there are limitations, presented here in order of severity:1. The restricted AF area (a square in the middle of the frame) means that, while the focal length can get you very close to, say, a bird, if it fills most of the frame and you're looking at it side on you may not be able to focus on the head/eyes because they will be outside the AF area. ... MoreFor the money, and within its limitations, this is an astonishing lens. The IQ is excellent for something so cheap; professional tests suggest that it's a fraction sharper than its 600mm sibling. Its very low weight, combined with good stabilisation, mean it's entirely possible to use it hand-held, at least in reasonably bright conditions - in fact I've hardly used it on a tripod. Focussing speed is pretty decent.But there are limitations, presented here in order of severity:1. The restricted AF area (a square in the middle of the frame) means that, while the focal length can get you very close to, say, a bird, if it fills most of the frame and you're looking at it side on you may not be able to focus on the head/eyes because they will be outside the AF area. This is easily the worst thing about this lens. The AF area may be larger (proportionally to the frame) on Canon's new R7 and R10 APS-C cameras.2. The lack of zoom, combined with the huge focal length, means it can be difficult to successfully point the lens at something you've spotted with the naked eye, though practice will no doubt help. As noted above, the AF area may be larger in the frame on an R7 or R10 - but finding your subject at an effective 1280mm focal length will be even harder.3. The minimum focus distance of 6 metres may seem a bit long but anything bigger than a starling at that sort of distance is going to be too big for the frame anyway - it's easy for instance to get nice head shots of larger birds like ducks.4. The fixed f11 aperture is not as big an issue as you might think - while you may have to ramp up the ISO to get a short enough exposure (not really a problem on an R6, with its superb low-light capabilities) the DOF even at f11 is not deep on an 800mm lens. Being able to change the aperture would probably have at least doubled the price.Anyone expecting professional quality from this lens will be disappointed. But for what it costs, what it can do is amazing.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
After a friend let me try this lens on my R7 I wound up purchasing it for myself. I use it on my R7 crop sensor camera to give me a 960mm focal length equivalent. I hope to use this for BIF. The lens must be extended for it to function. It is not weather sealed and is made of plastic. It does have 3 switches: Stabilizer on/off, AF/MF, and a focus limiter switch (full or 12m to infinity. The focus area is limited to a max of 80% (I think), due to the 600mm prime is being used on a cropped sensor camera.Pros: Lightweight, Quick AF, Compact when not in use, focus limterCons: Plastic lens, limited focus area, not weather sealed
| Focal Length | 600mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/11 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/11 |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Canon RF 600mm f/11 is STM Lens
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Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Lens (Full Frame)
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Wow, what a pleasant surprise so far. I purchased this lens for my recently acquired EOS R camera. My other Canon telephoto lens is an excellent EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS, which is awesome but a little too short sometimes. So I got very excited when this 600mm lens was announced at reasonable price (unlike other RF mount lenses) but I was also very skeptical since it was an unusual f11 design. I received it yesterday and decided to try it out right away at the local zoo. My expectations were very low due poor lighting conditions (cloudy with some showers). Knowing that it was fixed f11 I expected that I would have to bump ISO pretty high to get decent shutter speed and that would result in poor image quality. What I got was excellent images with shutter speed that ... MoreWow, what a pleasant surprise so far. I purchased this lens for my recently acquired EOS R camera. My other Canon telephoto lens is an excellent EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS, which is awesome but a little too short sometimes. So I got very excited when this 600mm lens was announced at reasonable price (unlike other RF mount lenses) but I was also very skeptical since it was an unusual f11 design. I received it yesterday and decided to try it out right away at the local zoo. My expectations were very low due poor lighting conditions (cloudy with some showers). Knowing that it was fixed f11 I expected that I would have to bump ISO pretty high to get decent shutter speed and that would result in poor image quality. What I got was excellent images with shutter speed that averaged between 1/600 -1/800s and ISO between 1000-12800 (yes hippo picture is at 12800 ISO!). My other Canon DSLR camera is 10 years old and with that camera I was always careful not to go over 3200 ISO but with modern full frame camera (especially in good lighting conditions) you can go much higher, and I have EOS R which has noisier sensor than newer RP, R5 and R6.What I like:- compact design (about the size and weight of my 70-300L)- super sharp (just like a L lens)- fast and silent autofocus and superb IS- 600mm (when needed I can enable in camera 1.6x crop to get to 960mm)- great color and contrast just like a good Canon lens- very good build quality, everything feels very tight- black finish with titanium details goes very well with EOS RWhat I'd change:- most people will complain about f11 aperture, but let's be realistic, if this was a faster 600mm it would cost a lot more and be a lot bigger, also with faster super telefoto your depth-of-field shrinks so rapidly that you can only get one eye of the animal in focus, while at f11 you can often get a lot more in focus. The downside in that at f11 it is harder to get nice bokeh. You need to get close to your subject and have a good distance between subject and background, but it can be done.- lens is very compact for 600mm when it is collapsed, but in order to be used it needs to be unlocked, expanded and locked, this can potentially lead to lost photo opportunities so I'd recommend to keep it extended which does not make it so compact anymore- I noticed that available focusing area in my EOS R is smaller than with other lenses I own, this is due to f11 aperture and it would become even smaller when extender is added. This might be an issue when you're tracking moving subject that travels outside that focus box. Maybe newer cameras have expanded autofocus capabilities, time will show if this be a problem for me.I added few pictures from yesterday's zoo visit.I hope this will help potential future owners of this lens, so far I'm pleased with mine.
For the money, and within its limitations, this is an astonishing lens. The IQ is excellent for something so cheap; professional tests suggest that it's a fraction sharper than its 600mm sibling. Its very low weight, combined with good stabilisation, mean it's entirely possible to use it hand-held, at least in reasonably bright conditions - in fact I've hardly used it on a tripod. Focussing speed is pretty decent.But there are limitations, presented here in order of severity:1. The restricted AF area (a square in the middle of the frame) means that, while the focal length can get you very close to, say, a bird, if it fills most of the frame and you're looking at it side on you may not be able to focus on the head/eyes because they will be outside the AF area. ... MoreFor the money, and within its limitations, this is an astonishing lens. The IQ is excellent for something so cheap; professional tests suggest that it's a fraction sharper than its 600mm sibling. Its very low weight, combined with good stabilisation, mean it's entirely possible to use it hand-held, at least in reasonably bright conditions - in fact I've hardly used it on a tripod. Focussing speed is pretty decent.But there are limitations, presented here in order of severity:1. The restricted AF area (a square in the middle of the frame) means that, while the focal length can get you very close to, say, a bird, if it fills most of the frame and you're looking at it side on you may not be able to focus on the head/eyes because they will be outside the AF area. This is easily the worst thing about this lens. The AF area may be larger (proportionally to the frame) on Canon's new R7 and R10 APS-C cameras.2. The lack of zoom, combined with the huge focal length, means it can be difficult to successfully point the lens at something you've spotted with the naked eye, though practice will no doubt help. As noted above, the AF area may be larger in the frame on an R7 or R10 - but finding your subject at an effective 1280mm focal length will be even harder.3. The minimum focus distance of 6 metres may seem a bit long but anything bigger than a starling at that sort of distance is going to be too big for the frame anyway - it's easy for instance to get nice head shots of larger birds like ducks.4. The fixed f11 aperture is not as big an issue as you might think - while you may have to ramp up the ISO to get a short enough exposure (not really a problem on an R6, with its superb low-light capabilities) the DOF even at f11 is not deep on an 800mm lens. Being able to change the aperture would probably have at least doubled the price.Anyone expecting professional quality from this lens will be disappointed. But for what it costs, what it can do is amazing.
After a friend let me try this lens on my R7 I wound up purchasing it for myself. I use it on my R7 crop sensor camera to give me a 960mm focal length equivalent. I hope to use this for BIF. The lens must be extended for it to function. It is not weather sealed and is made of plastic. It does have 3 switches: Stabilizer on/off, AF/MF, and a focus limiter switch (full or 12m to infinity. The focus area is limited to a max of 80% (I think), due to the 600mm prime is being used on a cropped sensor camera.Pros: Lightweight, Quick AF, Compact when not in use, focus limterCons: Plastic lens, limited focus area, not weather sealed
I currently have a 150-600 Sigma lens that works well however it is very heavy and cumbersome to use. I purchased the Canon R7 and thought this might be a perfect combination but was suspect that the quality might be questionable, however to date the hand held images have been excellent. I have only used it a few times and need to experiment with it to truly evaluate its true potential. The 960mm reach is amazing for a lens of this weight and the price is attractive.Hopefully it keeps performing as well down the road.
This is the lens for you ! I had rented this lens and did surprisingly well with it in the field. I then rented the RF 100-500, a MUCH more expensive lens, and probably didn't do quite as good ? What I learned, was that the zoom function of the 100-500 wasn't near as important as the reach of the RF 800 F11 ! Oh, and since I almost constantly had the 2.0 Teleconverter on the 100-500, it was no faster, than this lens ! In fact, the 100-500 was just a touch slower ! Anyway, nothing against the 100-500, if zooming is important for your shooting, but if good reach on a budget is your priority, I don't think their is anything else that can do it like this lens, for this price. Anxious to get my own copy today or tomorrow :)
My hobby is bird photography and I have spent a lot on the big white lenses. Now that image stabilization has greatly improved as well as sensor sensitivity and noise, much slower lenses have become an attractive alternative to the big f2.8-4 lenses. I now use the strategy of a high pixel sensor (R5), selecting in body cropping (APS-C 1.6x) and the 600mm and 800mm f 11 lenses. While the f11 lenses have limitations and focusing can get sluggish in low light and contrast situations, I find the image quality they provide to be very good. The 600 is very light and significantly more compact than the 800f11. A small back pack can carry both f11 lenses leaving a 100-400 RF lens on the body. This gives a system of 100-1280 mm with no need for teleconverters which would ... MoreMy hobby is bird photography and I have spent a lot on the big white lenses. Now that image stabilization has greatly improved as well as sensor sensitivity and noise, much slower lenses have become an attractive alternative to the big f2.8-4 lenses. I now use the strategy of a high pixel sensor (R5), selecting in body cropping (APS-C 1.6x) and the 600mm and 800mm f 11 lenses. While the f11 lenses have limitations and focusing can get sluggish in low light and contrast situations, I find the image quality they provide to be very good. The 600 is very light and significantly more compact than the 800f11. A small back pack can carry both f11 lenses leaving a 100-400 RF lens on the body. This gives a system of 100-1280 mm with no need for teleconverters which would further slow and degrade the image. I have found this an excellent alternative to the big lenses. The 600f11 is an absolute best buy.
This prime lens does take great photos when you can get it focused on your subject. Unfortunately there are a lot of struggles maintaining focus. I have loaded two unedited photos (they are cropped) that were taken within seconds of each other and the eye-focus was active. Adding to the issue of focus is the fixed F11 aperture. I knew this would be an issue in anything but bright daylight conditions when I purchased the lens. While shooting wildlife I often use auto ISO and then adjust my shutter speed. This can create some really high ISO which then creates a ton of noise. Software can clean some of the noise up, but, if the ISO is 12800 then this may not be possible. If you are shooting a distant landscape with a tripod then this may not be an issue.
This is the second time I've used this service...I love it! For a hobbyist photographer on a budget, the ability to rent the expensive lenses that I read about online for the occasional trip that provides unique photo opportunities or to evaluate prior to purchasing is wonderful. As a non-professional who occasionally volunteers to take photos at community and church events, this service makes it feasible for me to access something like a Canon L-series lens and take better photos than would be the case with the equipment that I can justify buying for my personal, day-to-day efforts. I was nervous about renting such expensive pieces of equipment, but the service made it very easy, provided options for enhanced insurance in case something happened, and overall has ... MoreThis is the second time I've used this service...I love it! For a hobbyist photographer on a budget, the ability to rent the expensive lenses that I read about online for the occasional trip that provides unique photo opportunities or to evaluate prior to purchasing is wonderful. As a non-professional who occasionally volunteers to take photos at community and church events, this service makes it feasible for me to access something like a Canon L-series lens and take better photos than would be the case with the equipment that I can justify buying for my personal, day-to-day efforts. I was nervous about renting such expensive pieces of equipment, but the service made it very easy, provided options for enhanced insurance in case something happened, and overall has made for an enjoyable experience.
I'm using the RF 800 lens/R5 combo to shoot perched shots of the short eared owl here in Hawai'i. I was using the Canon 600/4 IS lens with the 1.4 ex. on a monopod but it was to bulky/top heavy. I usually use this lens on a Gitzo tripod/Wimberley setup. Then I used the Canon 100-400 2 lens with the 1.4 ext. which was compact and easy to handle although I started to use it on a monopod to lower the ISO. These owls are super skittish so I had to keep my distance. I purchased the RF 800 lens for more focal length and the handling was great. The minimum focusing distance isn't a problem using it for the owls and fixed aperature of f11 isn't a huge drawback. I shoot in dim over cast conditions sometimes or when the owl is perched in the shade and it isn't a detriment. I ... MoreI'm using the RF 800 lens/R5 combo to shoot perched shots of the short eared owl here in Hawai'i. I was using the Canon 600/4 IS lens with the 1.4 ex. on a monopod but it was to bulky/top heavy. I usually use this lens on a Gitzo tripod/Wimberley setup. Then I used the Canon 100-400 2 lens with the 1.4 ext. which was compact and easy to handle although I started to use it on a monopod to lower the ISO. These owls are super skittish so I had to keep my distance. I purchased the RF 800 lens for more focal length and the handling was great. The minimum focusing distance isn't a problem using it for the owls and fixed aperature of f11 isn't a huge drawback. I shoot in dim over cast conditions sometimes or when the owl is perched in the shade and it isn't a detriment. I also use a monopod to stabilize the outfit and esp. when the owl is perched for a long time[37 minutes the longest]. I feel the resolution of this lens is 80-85% of my 600 L lens. The fine detail isn't there but for the price it's definitely worth it. The weight,size,compact storage size and handling makes it a pleasure to use. Very satisfied with this lens and the customer service at BH Photo is always great1
Great IQ and compatibility with Canon bodies compared to the Sigma Contemporary. Here are a few observations about using it on an R6:Don't fear to use high ISO - Noise is hard to find even at ISO 12,800Use spot or eye focus - otherwise the Camera will focus on the most high contrast area it can find and that won't be where you expected DAMHIK!The focus ring is accessible and sensitive. That's great for overriding auto focus when you need to pick your target out among weeds or brush. But it's also very easy to twist slightly when you're just holding the lens and using autofocus. The resulting slight misfocus is easy to overlook while shooting.It's quirky and different, but Image Quality is very good. The light weight and reach are phenomenal. Hand held ... MoreGreat IQ and compatibility with Canon bodies compared to the Sigma Contemporary. Here are a few observations about using it on an R6:Don't fear to use high ISO - Noise is hard to find even at ISO 12,800Use spot or eye focus - otherwise the Camera will focus on the most high contrast area it can find and that won't be where you expected DAMHIK!The focus ring is accessible and sensitive. That's great for overriding auto focus when you need to pick your target out among weeds or brush. But it's also very easy to twist slightly when you're just holding the lens and using autofocus. The resulting slight misfocus is easy to overlook while shooting.It's quirky and different, but Image Quality is very good. The light weight and reach are phenomenal. Hand held results were far, far better than expected. If you adapt to its various strengths and limitations, it's something special for wildlife and birds!
| Focal Length | 600mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/11 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/11 |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
