Canon announced new RF 800mm and RF 1200mm super-telephoto mirrorless lenses for RF-mount cameras. The US price of RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens is $16,999, and the RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens is priced at $19,999. Check availability at B&H.
Both lenses are designed to have exceptional optical qualities. Dressed in the famous Canon white paint, these super-telephotos have fluorite elements, Super UD, and UD (ultra-low dispersion) glass. The lenses are coated with Canon’s SSC (Super Spectra Coating) multi-coating and specialized ASC (Air Sphere Coating) technologies.
The Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L & RF 1200mm f/8L are both scheduled to be released in late May 2022.
Pre-order links:
Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens: $16,999 at B&H.
Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens: $19,999 at B&H.
Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens Key Features
- RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Fluorite and Super UD Elements
- Air Sphere and Super Spectra Coatings
- Ring-Type USM AF System
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Focus Range Limiter, Two Focus Presets
- Customizable Electronic Focus Ring
- Weather-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
- Rotating Tripod Collar
Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens Key Features
- RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Fluorite and Super UD Elements
- Air Sphere and Super Spectra Coatings
- Ring-Type USM AF System
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Focus Range Limiter, Two Focus Presets
- Customizable Electronic Focus Ring
- Weather-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
- Rotating Tripod Collar
Press release can be found here.
