Product Summary:
The Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM puts extreme super-telephoto reach in the hands of travelers who never thought they could carry an 800 mm lens. At just 1260 g and collapsible to backpack size, it delivers frame-filling shots of distant wildlife, the moon, aircraft, and Mount Fuji from across Lake Kawaguchi – all handheld.
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Quick Highlights:
- Insane 800 mm focal length in a retractable body
- Only 1260 g – lighter than most 70-200 f/2.8 lenses
- 4-stop optical image stabilization for sharp handheld shots
- Collapses to 35 cm (extended) and 28 cm (retracted)
- Compatible with RF 1.4× and 2× extenders (1120 mm / 1600 mm)
- Quiet STM focusing ideal for video of shy animals
Product Details / Description:
This lens completely changes the game for travel wildlife and distant-subject photography. Using diffractive optics and a fixed f/11 aperture, Canon created the world’s most portable 800 mm lens – small enough to fit in carry-on luggage and light enough to use all day without a monopod.
About the Product
Tourists use it to photograph red-crowned cranes dancing in Kushiro, wild deer in Nara without getting too close, bullet trains streaking past Mount Fuji, and even the International Space Station crossing the moon. The retractable design means you can keep it in your day bag and pull it out the moment something amazing appears on the horizon.
Modern Canon R-series bodies focus flawlessly at f/11 in daylight, and the 4-stop IS (up to 8 stops with IBIS) produces tack-sharp results at surprisingly slow shutter speeds.
Key Features
- Gapless dual-layer diffractive optics (DO) for compact size
- Retractable barrel with locking mechanism
- 4-stop Image Stabilizer
- Smooth, silent STM autofocus motor
- Heat-shield white coating to reduce temperature rise
- Full compatibility with RF extenders
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | 800 mm |
| Aperture | Fixed f/11 |
| Lens Construction | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Image Stabilization | Yes, up to 4 stops |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 6.0 m |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.14× |
| Filter Diameter | 95 mm |
| Dimensions (⌀ × L) | 101.6 × 351.8 mm (extended) |
| Retracted Length | 281.8 mm |
| Weight | 1260 g |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 03°05′ |
What’s in the box (Included Items):
- Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM lens
- Canon ET-101 lens hood
- Canon E-95 front lens cap
- Canon rear lens cap
- High-quality 95 mm protection filter (installed)
- Original Canon lens case
- Soft carrying pouch
- QR code for English manual
Where This Product Can Be Used:
- Red-crowned crane photography in Hokkaido
- Snow monkey close-ups in Jigokudani (from safe distance)
- Whale & dolphin watching from boats (Okinawa, Ogasawara)
- Moon and celestial photography
- Mount Fuji from extreme distances (Lake Yamanaka, Tokyo rooftops)
- Air shows and plane spotting (Narita, Haneda, Komatsu)
- Safari parks and distant zoo animals
- Birdwatching in Kushiro Wetlands & Ueno Park
- Sports and motorsports from the stands (Suzuka, Fuji Speedway)
- Festival fireworks and parade details from far away
Why Tourists Rent From Us
- English-speaking customer support
- Accept foreign credit cards
- No Japanese phone number required
- Offer hotel & Airbnb delivery
- Easy return for travelers
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FAQs:
Is 800 mm at f/11 actually usable in real-world travel?
Yes – in daylight and with modern R bodies (R5, R6 II, R8, etc.) it focuses quickly and delivers extremely sharp results.
Can I add extenders for 1200 mm or 1600 mm?
Yes – it accepts the RF 1.4× (1120 mm f/16) and RF 2× (1600 mm f/22) with surprisingly good image quality.
How portable is it when retracted?
Only 28 cm long and 1260 g – fits easily in most camera backpacks or even a large sling.
Is the built-in hood enough, or do I need something bigger?
The included ET-101 hood is excellent and reverses for storage. No extra hood needed.
Will it balance on my Canon R8 or RP?
Yes – the lens is surprisingly well-balanced on all RF bodies, even smaller ones, thanks to its light weight.
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