RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS RF Mount Cameras – White

The RF1200mm F8 L IS USM super-telephoto, fixed focal length lens is the longest telephoto lens among Canon’s EOS R System lineup†, making it a terrific choice for any long-distance application such as outdoor sports, wildlife, news photojournalism, and more where you want to create super-tele impact. Two large-diameter Fluorite elements, one Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) and one UD-glass element, and Air Sphere Coating combine for superb optical performance. The 1200mm focal length naturally provides incredibly soft backgrounds. Its compatibility with both RF1.4x and RF2x Extenders increases your effective focal length to a staggering 1680mm and 2400mm. Finally, it’s image stabilized, providing up to 4 stops of optical correction for camera shake. At 7.4 lbs., the RF1200mm F8 L IS USM is surprisingly lightweight, giving it incredible handling ease along with its powerful super-telephoto capabilities.
Compatible with most Canon EOS Mirrorless Cameras
For use with your existing Canon EOS RF Mount Mirrorless Camera.
Telephoto lens provides detailed photos from a distance
Magnify distant subjects and isolate a small field of view for vivid close-up shots.
1200mm focal length for intense magnification
f/8 maximum aperture
Capture the beauty of landscape scenes that present a level depth of field to showcase the whole image as sharp as possible.
Outstanding image quality
Optimized magnification optics increase the focal length while retaining nearly the same light weight, portability and high levels of image quality achieved in the RF600mm F4 L IS USM lens.
A combination of two large-diameter Fluorite elements, one Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) and one UD-glass element provides outstanding sharpness and contrast, even at maximum aperture.
A UD lens element positioned in the rear section of the lens provides excellent correction of the increased chromatic aberration generated by the magnification optics. This results in tack-sharp images with minimal color fringing in any shooting condition.
Durable L-series consturction with dust and water resistant design and fluorine coating
Features a highly durable design for excellent performance even in inclement weather conditions. It delivers a dust- and water-resistant construction with seals around the mount, switches, rings and more.
To help maintain a clean lens, even after multiple lens changes in sub-optimal conditions, it has a specially designed fluorine coating on its front and rear surfaces. The coating helps to prevent water, oil, and other surface residue like fingerprints from sticking to the lens
Optical image stabilization with up to 4 stops* of shake correction
This helps provide reliable monopod-mounted — or even hand-held, for some users —performance and clear image detail in low-light situations or at lower ISOs.
4.3 m/14.1 ft minimum focusing distance
With a minimum focusing distance of approx. 14.1 ft./4.3 m., the RF1200mm F8 L IS USM lens helps you get close to your subjects. At its closest focus distance, users can fill the frame with a subject smaller than a regulation, pro-sized US football.
Accommodates 52mm filters
.29X maximum magnification
Super Spectra Coating (SSC) and Air Sphere Coating (ASC)
The lens features Canon’s Super Spectra Coating (SSC) that helps maintain overall image quality and color fidelity, as well as Air Sphere Coating (ASC), which significantly helps to reduce the occurrence of lens flare and ghosting.
9-blade Circular Aperture for Beautiful, Soft Backgrounds.
Capable of gorgeous bokeh, achieving evocative out of focus areas and soft backgrounds. Delivering more rounded background blur, the 9-blade circular aperture helps create intimacy and intensity in background and foreground bokeh.
Customizable electronic focus ring with manual focus capability during SERVO AF
Featuring a customizable electronic manual focus ring on the lens barrel, allows you to select from three different speed levels to adjust manual focus to your desired preference.
Adjusted with a 3-position, Manual Focus Speed switch on the lens barrel, Mode 1 provides the “fastest” setting — minimal rotation of the manual focus ring results in significant shifts in actual focus. The Mode 2 and 3 settings add sensitivity, allowing finer focus control as the ring is rotated.
Allows the user to select a preference for quick, rapid manual focus changes, or fine manual focus adjustments. Additionally, manual focus is still possible while autofocus is engaged, letting you fine tune focus adjustments to suit your shooting preferences.
Compatible with Canon RF1.4X & 2X Extenders
Expands effective telephoto power to 1680mm at f/11 with the Extender RF1.4x, or to effective 2400mm at f/16 using the Extender RF2x.
Two focus presets available
Quickly select between one or two memorized focus distances, with focus presets. Especially useful for fixed-position sports photography, you can focus upon and memorize two separate focus distances. Then, with a simple twist of the playback ring, immediately jump back.
A sports photographer, for example, could easily pre-focus on the midfield line and the goal with the ability to rapidly move focus back to either position with a slight turn of the playback ring on the lens barrel.
*Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing performed using the EOS R, R5, and R3 cameras
† As of February 2022.