Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Super Telephoto Lens

Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Lens Summary

The release of the RF 600mm f/11 IS STM lens complements a number of highly innovative world first product releases from Canon for their RF camera and RF mirrorless lens line-up. This full-frame super telephoto prime is the world’s lightest AF model at 600mm weighing in at a mere 930g. This provides enthusiast wildlife and sports photographers with a cost effective, lightweight and highly compact model to immerse themselves into their hobby. The casing can be contracted when not in use, then expanded again when mounted onto the camera body. This tidy feature ensures the RF 600mm f/11 is easily portable and comfortable to stow in any camera backpack when travelling. It is Canon’s innovative Diffractive Optics technology (DO) which allows for the 600mm lens to be so lightweight and portable.

Enthusiasts using this telephoto benefit from 5 stops of built-in image stabilisation which works seamlessly with Canon’s mirrorless bodies. Focussing is quick and precise thanks to the tried and tested STM focus motor although the focus area is slightly reduced when compared to other far more expensive mirrorless lenses such as the RF 100-500mm. A huge benefit of this model (together with the RF 800mm super telephoto) is the ability to mount either of the 1.4x or 2x Extenders. This provides enviable reach of 840mm or 1200mm for extremely distant subjects whilst maintaining IS and Dual Pixel CMOS AF functionality. Brighter conditions will favour this lens and using an aperture of f/11 ensures excellent depth of field even for smaller subjects such as birds. It is also possible to achieve very reasonable out of focus areas and subject isolation when set apart from the background.

Read our hands-on Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM Review with image samples of wildlife, rutting deer and much more.

Canon RF 600mm Lens in more detail:

Image size: Full frame

Focal length: 600mm

Angle of view: (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 03°30’, 02°20’, 04°10’

Lens construction: 10 elements in 7 groups

No. of diaphragm blades: N/A

Minimum aperture: 11

Closest focussing distance: 4.5m.

Maximum magnification: 0.14x

Distance Information: Yes

Image stabiliser: 5 stops

AF actuator: STM

Extender compatibility: RF extenders only

SPECIFICATIONS WITH EXTENDER:  RF 1.4X

Focal Length: 840mm

Maximum Aperture: f/16

Maximum Magnification: 0.19x

AF Possible: Yes

IS Operates: Yes

SPECIFICATIONS WITH EXTENDER: RF 2X

Focal Length: 1200mm

Maximum Aperture: f/22

Maximum Magnification: 0.28x

AF Possible: Yes.

IS Operates: Yes

Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Sample Images

600mm. 1/1400th sec. ISO 1600. f/11 (Mounted on EOS R6)

600mm. 1/1000th sec. ISO 3200. f/11 (Mounted on EOS R6)

600mm. 1/200th sec. ISO 1600. f/11 (Mounted on EOS R)

600mm. 1/250th sec. ISO 800. f/11 (Mounted on EOS R)

CANON RF 600MM Lens Specifications

Optional Accessories

• EXTENDER RF 1.4X
• EXTENDER RF 2X

What's in the Box

• RF 600mm F11 IS STM Lens
• Lens Cap E-82II
• Lens Dust Cap RF
• User Manual Kit

Specifications