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Long white Canon RF super-telephoto lens, 1200mm fixed focal length, 7.4 lbs

Canon

Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM camera lens

SKU CH-8FSK-Y9W8M

A 1200mm fixed focal length mirrorless lens with up to 4 stops of stabilisation, extendable to 1680mm or 2400mm, weighing 7.4 lbs

  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Compatible withMirrorless Camera
  • Product colorWhite
  • Super-telephoto reach for distant wildlife with 1200mm fixed focal length
  • Lightweight 7.4 lbs design enables extended handheld shooting sessions
  • Optical stabilization up to 4 stops reduces camera shake blur
  • Close focus at 14.1 ft captures detailed near-subject images
  • Extender compatibility extends reach to 1680mm and 2400mm for extreme magnification

Super-telephoto reach for mirrorless systems

The Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM is a fixed focal length super-telephoto lens built for the EOS R mirrorless mount. It uses two Fluorite elements, one Super UD and one UD-glass element plus Air Sphere Coating to control aberrations. Optical image stabilization provides up to 4 stops of shake correction across three IS modes.

Suited to wildlife and outdoor sports photographers

This lens serves shooters who need extreme reach for distant subjects such as birds, wildlife or field sports. The fixed F8 aperture and 1200mm focal length limit low-light flexibility and close-up work, so photographers who require wider apertures or shorter minimum focus distances should look at alternative optics.

Tripod-mounted handling with extender support

At 7.4 lbs the lens is relatively light for its class but still demands a sturdy tripod or monopod for stable operation. Minimum focus distance is 14.1 ft (4.3 m), ruling out near-subject detail. Compatible RF 1.4x and RF2x extenders push reach to 1680mm and 2400mm, though autofocus speed and maximum aperture change with each extender attached.

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Price $16,287.99
Pricier than about 97% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCanon
Model name5056C002
Product typeZoom Lens
Product colorWhite
Compatibility
Compatible withMirrorless Camera

Questions about this item

Which camera bodies accept the RF mount on this 1200mm F8 L IS USM?

It fits Canon EOS R system mirrorless cameras that use the RF mount.

Will the RF 1.4x and RF 2x extenders work with this 1200mm lens?

Yes, the lens is compatible with both extenders, reaching 1680mm and 2400mm respectively.

How can I verify the optical stabilisation is active after mounting the lens?

Enable IS on the lens barrel, select one of the three IS modes, and check the viewfinder for the stabilisation icon while half-pressing the shutter.

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