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.
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I've avoided 800mm focal length lenses in the past, partly because of the cost (that can be very high) and partly because of the bulk and weight of the better options available. This lens addresses both those issues, giving up some flexibility and quality in return. For me, the trade off is a no brainer. The cost is very reasonable and the downsides such as the fixed f/11 aperture and a build quality that is not tank-like turn out to be of little consequence in real life use, with the plus that the weight of the lens is astonishingly light on the camera for a unit of this size. Its extendable/retractable nature makes it relatively compact as well. This make it a pleasure to use, and that means it is likely to be on the camera rather than off, encouraging more ... MoreI've avoided 800mm focal length lenses in the past, partly because of the cost (that can be very high) and partly because of the bulk and weight of the better options available. This lens addresses both those issues, giving up some flexibility and quality in return. For me, the trade off is a no brainer. The cost is very reasonable and the downsides such as the fixed f/11 aperture and a build quality that is not tank-like turn out to be of little consequence in real life use, with the plus that the weight of the lens is astonishingly light on the camera for a unit of this size. Its extendable/retractable nature makes it relatively compact as well. This make it a pleasure to use, and that means it is likely to be on the camera rather than off, encouraging more photography. The image quality is very good and the depth of field provided by the fixed aperture is going to be perfectly useful in most situations. At 800mm, long range image quality is going to be susceptible to atmospheric conditions in some situations and to make good use of this lens you need to be aware of the types of distortions that can affect your image and that have nothing to do with the lens itself. That said, this lens opens up opportunities with wildlife that you just don't get with lenses with less reach. With it, I've expanded my photographic capabilities in a very satisfying way. Its existence and engineering are a clear plus for the mirrorless system.
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After getting tired of lugging heavier around L lenses, I tried this one.I find the fixed f/11 a bit annoying since you lose the extra depth of field that you could get by going to a smaller aperture, but in general you get adequate, if not ideal DOF. It works well for bird photography, but best in profile or you can get the tail out of focus. I've tried it with the 1.4 and 2.0 extender. With the 2.0 in really good light you are still going to be dealing with a 1 /320sec speed, so its pushing it for stopping motion, but it can work. Probably the RF600 is about the high end that really performs well with the 2.0X and it's lighter and shorter. Finding your target takes a little practice at first, but I have no trouble with the 800 alone and still am pretty ... MoreAfter getting tired of lugging heavier around L lenses, I tried this one.I find the fixed f/11 a bit annoying since you lose the extra depth of field that you could get by going to a smaller aperture, but in general you get adequate, if not ideal DOF. It works well for bird photography, but best in profile or you can get the tail out of focus. I've tried it with the 1.4 and 2.0 extender. With the 2.0 in really good light you are still going to be dealing with a 1 /320sec speed, so its pushing it for stopping motion, but it can work. Probably the RF600 is about the high end that really performs well with the 2.0X and it's lighter and shorter. Finding your target takes a little practice at first, but I have no trouble with the 800 alone and still am pretty successful with the 1.4X. In any event the 800 + 1.4 +R5 combo weighs in at 4 lbs 10 oz, so it is a real delight to carry around compared to other options. Using the eye-tracking makes it great for birds as long as there aren't too many branches nearby. It also works well for birds in flight, as you can see from the attached photo.
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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.
| Lens system | |
| Closest focusing distance | 4.5 m |
| Lens mount interface | Canon RF |
| Minimum aperture number | 11 |
| Image stabilizer | Y |
Canon RF 600mm f/11 is STM Lens
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I've avoided 800mm focal length lenses in the past, partly because of the cost (that can be very high) and partly because of the bulk and weight of the better options available. This lens addresses both those issues, giving up some flexibility and quality in return. For me, the trade off is a no brainer. The cost is very reasonable and the downsides such as the fixed f/11 aperture and a build quality that is not tank-like turn out to be of little consequence in real life use, with the plus that the weight of the lens is astonishingly light on the camera for a unit of this size. Its extendable/retractable nature makes it relatively compact as well. This make it a pleasure to use, and that means it is likely to be on the camera rather than off, encouraging more ... MoreI've avoided 800mm focal length lenses in the past, partly because of the cost (that can be very high) and partly because of the bulk and weight of the better options available. This lens addresses both those issues, giving up some flexibility and quality in return. For me, the trade off is a no brainer. The cost is very reasonable and the downsides such as the fixed f/11 aperture and a build quality that is not tank-like turn out to be of little consequence in real life use, with the plus that the weight of the lens is astonishingly light on the camera for a unit of this size. Its extendable/retractable nature makes it relatively compact as well. This make it a pleasure to use, and that means it is likely to be on the camera rather than off, encouraging more photography. The image quality is very good and the depth of field provided by the fixed aperture is going to be perfectly useful in most situations. At 800mm, long range image quality is going to be susceptible to atmospheric conditions in some situations and to make good use of this lens you need to be aware of the types of distortions that can affect your image and that have nothing to do with the lens itself. That said, this lens opens up opportunities with wildlife that you just don't get with lenses with less reach. With it, I've expanded my photographic capabilities in a very satisfying way. Its existence and engineering are a clear plus for the mirrorless system.
After getting tired of lugging heavier around L lenses, I tried this one.I find the fixed f/11 a bit annoying since you lose the extra depth of field that you could get by going to a smaller aperture, but in general you get adequate, if not ideal DOF. It works well for bird photography, but best in profile or you can get the tail out of focus. I've tried it with the 1.4 and 2.0 extender. With the 2.0 in really good light you are still going to be dealing with a 1 /320sec speed, so its pushing it for stopping motion, but it can work. Probably the RF600 is about the high end that really performs well with the 2.0X and it's lighter and shorter. Finding your target takes a little practice at first, but I have no trouble with the 800 alone and still am pretty ... MoreAfter getting tired of lugging heavier around L lenses, I tried this one.I find the fixed f/11 a bit annoying since you lose the extra depth of field that you could get by going to a smaller aperture, but in general you get adequate, if not ideal DOF. It works well for bird photography, but best in profile or you can get the tail out of focus. I've tried it with the 1.4 and 2.0 extender. With the 2.0 in really good light you are still going to be dealing with a 1 /320sec speed, so its pushing it for stopping motion, but it can work. Probably the RF600 is about the high end that really performs well with the 2.0X and it's lighter and shorter. Finding your target takes a little practice at first, but I have no trouble with the 800 alone and still am pretty successful with the 1.4X. In any event the 800 + 1.4 +R5 combo weighs in at 4 lbs 10 oz, so it is a real delight to carry around compared to other options. Using the eye-tracking makes it great for birds as long as there aren't too many branches nearby. It also works well for birds in flight, as you can see from the attached photo.
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
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 :)
I bought this for my R6; after watching many reviews I realised I was probably exactly the 'non-serious photographer'* this lens was aimed at. I'm an amateur, not a complete noob but certainly not about to spend 5 figures on a lens, I wanted some reach to make the most of the relatively low-res sensor, whilst on walks, mostly shooting the local birdlife.The main advantage I've found has been the light weight, which has meant I've cheerfully taken it out on many hikes I would have left my 400mm F5.6 (by no means a heavy lens) behind on. It really feels lighter than it actually is, lighter than the EF24-105L and around the same as the RF24-240. My batteries run out long before my arms. The most serious demerit has been the lack of weatherproofing.The auto-focus is ... MoreI bought this for my R6; after watching many reviews I realised I was probably exactly the 'non-serious photographer'* this lens was aimed at. I'm an amateur, not a complete noob but certainly not about to spend 5 figures on a lens, I wanted some reach to make the most of the relatively low-res sensor, whilst on walks, mostly shooting the local birdlife.The main advantage I've found has been the light weight, which has meant I've cheerfully taken it out on many hikes I would have left my 400mm F5.6 (by no means a heavy lens) behind on. It really feels lighter than it actually is, lighter than the EF24-105L and around the same as the RF24-240. My batteries run out long before my arms. The most serious demerit has been the lack of weatherproofing.The auto-focus is reasonably quick on the R6, noticably sluggish on my RP. Fast, unpredictable subjects (swallows, butterflies etc) have defeated me so far, but that may be me rather than the lens.The aperture is far less trouble than I thought it might be, but you will of course have to be prepared to do some noise-reduction in post. I haven't found it hard to get nice clean natural looking images, but YMMV. The diffraction effects associated with long distance shots do seem far more severe than my 400mm.The tl;dr here is that this lens does have limitations, as long as you know what they are and are happy to work around them, it is a really powerful, and fun, tool.*I'm usually smiling
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.
I went digital and saved up for the RF100-500mm zoom reading the reviews that the zoom was sharper than the f11 RF800. After a couple of months I wanted more reach and during a sale I got the RF800. It is so light I thought it can not compete with the RF100-500 zoom even with the 1.4x teleconverter. Boy was I wrong, it is light and fast and breathtakingly sharp. From the first photo I was shocked at how sharp the images that this lens can produce. The filter is a funny size, but the lens has stayed on my camera from the day I got it home, f11 is not such a problem. The 100-500mm with the 1.4x is f10, not much difference and 100mm more reach. And so easy to carry. The only down side is the large minimum focal distance, but the pics are superb!
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!
| Lens system | |
| Closest focusing distance | 4.5 m |
| Lens mount interface | Canon RF |
| Minimum aperture number | 11 |
| Image stabilizer | Y |
