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Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM vs Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM

Key differences

  • —The RF 600mm F11 IS STM is 1120g lighter (930g vs 2050g).
  • —The RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM is faster: f/6.3 vs f/11 (≈1.6 stops more light).
  • —At launch the RF 600mm F11 IS STM cost $1,199 less ($700 vs $1,899).
  • —For close-ups the RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM reaches 0.25× vs 0.14×.
Canon
RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
Canon
RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Mount
Canon RF
Canon RF
Focal length
200–800mm
600mm
Max aperture
F6.3–9◆
F11
Weight
2,050g
930g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
102.3 × 314.1mm
93.0 × 199.5mm
Volume
2582 cm³
1355 cm³◆
Density
0.79 g/cm³
0.69 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀95mm
⌀82mm
Min focus
0.80m◆
4.50m
Max magnification
0.25×◆
0.14×
Elements / groups
17 / 11
10 / 7
Aperture blades
9◆
3
Focus drive
Nano USM
Leadscrew-type STM
Stabilisation
Yes
Yes
Weather sealed
Yes
—
Aperture ring
—
—
Released
2023
2020
MSRP (USD)
$1,899
$700◆
Sharpness
8.0◆
7.8
Bokeh Rendering
7.8◆
7.0
Autofocus Speed
8.3◆
7.8
Flare Resistance
7.6◆
7.5
Build / Sealing
8.2◆
7.0
Value / Size
9.0
9.2◆
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Performance overlay

  • RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
  • RF 600mm F11 IS STM

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