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Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM

Key differences

  • —The RF 800mm F11 IS STM is 1830g lighter (1260g vs 3090g).
  • —The RF 600mm F4 L IS USM is faster: f/4 vs f/11 (≈2.9 stops more light).
  • —At launch the RF 800mm F11 IS STM cost $12,099 less ($900 vs $12,999).
  • —For close-ups the RF 600mm F4 L IS USM reaches 0.15× vs 0.14×.
Canon
RF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM
L
Canon
RF 800mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM
Mount
Canon RF
Canon RF
Focal length
600mm
800mm
Max aperture
F4◆
F11
Weight
3,090g
1,260g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
168.0 × 472.0mm
101.6 × 281.8mm
Volume
10463 cm³
2285 cm³◆
Density
0.30 g/cm³
0.55 g/cm³
Filter thread
—
⌀95mm
Min focus
4.20m◆
6.00m
Max magnification
0.15×◆
0.14×
Elements / groups
17 / 13
11 / 8
Aperture blades
9◆
3
Focus drive
Ring USM
Leadscrew-type STM
Stabilisation
Yes
Yes
Weather sealed
Yes
—
Aperture ring
—
—
Released
2021
2020
MSRP (USD)
$12,999
$900◆
Sharpness
9.5◆
7.8
Bokeh Rendering
9.3◆
6.8
Autofocus Speed
9.4◆
7.2
Flare Resistance
8.8◆
6.8
Build / Sealing
9.6◆
6.8
Value / Size
6.0
9.0◆
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  • RF 600mm F4 L IS USM
  • RF 800mm F11 IS STM

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