There hasn’t been a lens like this since the Canon EF1200mm f/5.6L USM, which was launched more than 29 years ago

The RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM is a true technical masterpiece from Canon. It is the world’s smallest and lightest 1200mm lens, enabling handheld super-telephoto photography with exceptionally high image quality. With a practical maximum aperture of f/8 and an image stabiliser¹ offering up to 4 stops of compensation, the lens exceeds expectations even in low light.

Amazingly easy to handle – with stunning results
Canon’s most powerful telephoto lens is also incredibly versatile. Optimised weight distribution ensures excellent handling, whilst fluorite, UD and Super UD lenses with advanced coatings deliver breathtakingly sharp images.

Focus on user-friendliness
The design of the L-series RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM prioritises user-friendliness. The minimum focusing distance of approx. 4.3 m allows tracking of subjects over a wider range of distances. The heat-insulating exterior finish, as on the RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM, protects the internal optics, whilst the fluorine coating ensures that the front and rear lenses are protected from dust and splashes.

Highlights
• Longest focal length for full-frame cameras on the market
• Very compact
at 537 mm in length • Very light, weighing just 3340 g
• 4-stop image stabiliser with IBIS
• Minimum focusing distance
of just 4.3 m • Compatible with the RF 1.4x Extender and RF 2x Extender