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Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lens Compared to the Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lens | Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 26/18 | 26/18 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 02° 05’ | 03° 05’ |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/8.0-64 | f/5.6-64 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 117.9 oz (3340g) | 110.8 oz (3140g) |
| Actual Weight | 116.9 oz (3311g) | 110.5 oz (3129.8g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 10.6 oz (300g) | 9.3 oz (264g) |
| In-Use Weight | 127.5 oz (3611g) | 119.8 oz (3393.8g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 6.61 x 21.14” (168 x 537mm) | 6.42 x 17.01” (163 x 432mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 6.93 x 21.4” (176 x 543.6mm) | 6.42 x 17.31” (163 x 439.6mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 6.9” (175.8mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 21.4” (543.6mm) | 17.31” (439.6mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 7.88 x 7.99” (200.3 x 202.9mm) | 7.1 x 6.4” (180.4 x 162.5mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 28.4 - 28.4” (721.4 - 721.4mm) | 22.7 - 22.7” (576.5 - 576.5mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 3.8” (96.5mm) | 2.99” (75.9mm) |
| Filter Size | DI 52mm UV ► CP ► | DI 52mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | USM | USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / Full 14.1-98.4' (4.3-30m) 98.4' (30.0m) - ∞ |
Y / Full 8.5-65.6' (2.6-20m) 65.6' (20.0m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 169.29” (4300mm) | 102.36” (2600mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 165.59” (4206mm) | 99.21” (2520mm) |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.29x | 0.34x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-160 Buy ► | Y / ET-155 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4.0 / Y | Y / 4.5 / Y |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LS1200 Buy ► | Y / LS600 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 11.81" x 7.87" Target: 1200mm=33.13' |
11.81" x 7.87" Target: 800mm = 22.50' 1120mm = 30.95' (w/ 1.4x) |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 300mm x 200mm Target: 1200mm=10098mm |
300mm x 200mm Target: 800mm = 6857mm 1120mm = 9433mm (w/ 1.4x) |
| Review | Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lens | Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM Lens |
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