Canon has announced the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM, a powerful zoom lens for wildlife, sports, and nature photographers that offers a wide range of focal lengths at a reasonable price.
RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM
Canon calls the new RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM "a great tool to take crystal-clear images of action at a distance." Its specs include:
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 2.62 ft (80 cm) at 200mm, 9.19 ft (2.8 m) at 800mm
- Maximum Magnification: 0.25x at 200mm, 0.2x at 800mm
- 17 elements in 11 groups
- 3 UD lenses
- Super Spectra Coating
- 95mm filter
- 9 aperture blades
- 5.5 stops of image stabilization
- Nano USM autofocus motor
- Focusing/Control Ring with selector switch
- Weather-resistant design
- Rotating tripod collar
The RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM is expected in December at a price of $1,899.