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Canon RF600/11 is STM(N) (3986C002)

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Brand Canon
Focal Length Description 600 mm
Lens Type Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Canon RF
Camera Lens Description 600 month

About this item

  • First Compact and Lightweight 600mm Super Telephoto RF Lens.
  • Excellent Portability made Easier with an Extending / Retracting Locking Lens Barrel Design.
  • Gapless double-layer Diffractive Optics (DO) reduce Chromatic Aberration for High Image Quality.
  • High Image Quality at a fixed f/11 Aperture. Super-telephoto prime is designed for use with full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless digital cameras
  • Optical Image Stabilization with up to 5 Stops of Shake Correction.
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Customer Ratings
Auto focus
4.0
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Picture quality
4.1
5.0
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Image stabilization
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Value for money
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4.6
For landscape photography
4.7
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lens type
Telephoto
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compatible mountings
Canon RF
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lens design
Prime
Zoom
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70 millimeters
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Product Description

The RF600mm F11 IS STM super-telephoto lens provides a long 600 millimeter focal length and is the first compact and lightweight 600mm super telephoto lens in the RF lineup. This lens is ideal for bird, wildlife, outdoor sports, and aviation. The size of this lens, and it’s retracting design, make it a highly portable option which can be stored easily in a camera bag and the built-in optical image stabilization with up to 5 stops of shake correction makes it easy to use either hand-held or with a monopod. The RF600mm F11 IS STM lens will also accept an RF 1.4X or 2.0X teleconverter^ to increase your focal length to 840mm or 1200mm respectively.

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    RF600mm F11 IS STM Super Telephoto Lens

    RF600mm F11 IS STM Super Telephoto Lens

    The RF600mm F11 IS STM lens is the first compact, lightweight super telephoto 600mm lens in the RF lineup. With built-in image stabilization and Diffractive Optics technology and more, it's ideal for wildlife, sports, aviation and other situations when high image quality and portability are key.

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    Customer Reviews
    4.4 out of 5 stars
    123
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    182
    4.8 out of 5 stars
    374
    4.6 out of 5 stars
    152
    4.6 out of 5 stars
    499
    4.8 out of 5 stars
    409
    Focal Length
    600mm 800mm 100-500mm 85mm 85mm 70-200mm
    Maximum Aperture
    f/11 f/11 f/4.5-7.1 f/1.2 f/2 f/2.8
    Minimum Focusing Distance
    14.76 ft. 19.69 ft. 2.95 ft. (at 100mm) 2.79 ft. 1.14 ft. 2.3 ft.
    Maximum Magnification
    0.14x 0.14x 0.12x (at 100mm) 0.12x 0.5x 0.23x
    Optical Image Stabilization
    Up to 5 stops* Up to 4 stops* Up to 5 stops* N/A Up to 5 stops* Up to 5 stops*
    Lens Construction
    10 Elements in 7 groups 11 Elements in 8 groups 20 Elements in 14 groups 13 Elements in 9 groups 12 Elements in 11 groups 17 Elements in 13 groups
    Aperture Blades
    None None 9 9 9 9
    Weight
    Approx. 2.05 lbs. Approx. 2.77 lbs. Approx. 3.0 lbs. Approx. 2.53 lbs. Approx. 1.10 lbs. Approx. 2.36 lbs.

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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    123 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the value, quality and portability of the lens. For example, they mention it's very sharp, easy to carry and takes good images from a distance. That said, opinions are mixed on focus and optics.

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    13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it is very sharp for the cost, and the picture quality is great.

    "...a little time getting acclimated to the RF F11 600, it will provide outstanding value. I have to believe that the 800 is every bit as good as this." Read more

    "...aspects of photography or are willing to learn, this lens is a reasonably priced way to have a long telephoto that did not exist prior to this new..." Read more

    "...I wish they had supplied a lens hood.All in all a very nice lens for the price. More for events and the beach than for birds...." Read more

    "...But I ended up sending it back to Amazon. It is fine in terms of build, value and basic overall quality. My disappointment is in its sharpness...." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is absolutely excellent, sharp, and the IS works great. Some say that the RF600 does not disappoint in terms of build, value, and basic overall quality.

    "...up for roughly $500 and under decent light conditions, it provides exceptional results. Canon has done a nice job here...." Read more

    "This lens is absolutely excellent, so long as you are planning to use it in situations where it is meant to be used...." Read more

    "...The lens is not an “L” lens and the build quality is ok. Very good for what you pay. I wish they had supplied a lens hood...." Read more

    "...But I ended up sending it back to Amazon. It is fine in terms of build, value and basic overall quality. My disappointment is in its sharpness...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers find the camera lens easy to carry and light enough to carry for hours without straining. They also say it works well and doesn't get burdensome.

    "...Canon has done a nice job here. As others have stated, the lens is extremely light and can be handheld all day long...." Read more

    "...is that the image quality will be good and the small size and the lighter weight will be a boon for older shooters like me...." Read more

    "...R5 isn't too heavy to take with me on my frequent walks, and it doesn't get burdensome even after carrying it for 1-2 hours...." Read more

    "...And compared to the 200-400, it is as light as a feather.Everyday I use it I am pleased with the results...." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it takes sharp, silky images from a distance. It's wonderful for bird photos and can be used without a tripod.

    "...to using the lens and my first impression is that the image quality will be good and the small size and the lighter weight will be a boon for older..." Read more

    "...But if you are wanting to use the lens during the day, the photos are just silky awesome. Great for my kids soccer matches...." Read more

    "...This has been wonderful for bird photos. Being stuck at 600 mm and f/11 is a bit limiting, but not nearly as much as I anticipated...." Read more

    "...And then I started seeing some pretty darn sharp images. I'm guessing, but the 600 is churning out stuff that I am very happy with...." Read more

    9 customers mention5 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lenses. Some mention that manual focus works great, auto focus is not too bad for in flight shots, and the big focus ring is pretty responsive. However, others say that it is very slow to focus, and not a pro lens. They also mention that moving birds in flight are very difficult to acquire and properly focus, with no edge-to-edge autofocusing.

    "...Canon options and I feel the the autofocus on the RF F11 600 is pretty responsive. Also, the form factor of this lens is small and manageable...." Read more

    "...I like the big focus ring and in-viewfinder focal distance display which really help to manual focus and supplement the slow AF...." Read more

    "...most images are pretty sharp. Manual focus works great. Auto focus is not too bad for in flight shots. I am using this lens on a Canon RP." Read more

    "...The autofocus speed is nothing to complain about so long as you manage your expectations...." Read more

    6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the optics of the camera lens. Some say that it has excellent optics, and shoots well in good light, while others say that the F11 makes it really hard in low-light situations and is too dim for pros.

    "Excellent optics...." Read more

    "...It's fantastic in daylight. But the F11 makes it really hard in low-light situations...." Read more

    "...speed down lower to compensate for F11 that it makes sports photography at night really difficult." Read more

    "This lens shoots well in good light even though it is limited in dark situations. The cameras it fits all have excellent high ISO abilities...." Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers find the simplicity of the camera lens to be too simple and cheap. They also say there should be directions on how it works and that there is a learning curve.

    "...There is definitely a learning curve and I still believe this lens is not for everyone...." Read more

    "Because of only one sheet of the user's manual is too simple, Even I got note :"Set lens in shooting position" from camera, but I have no idea how..." Read more

    "...The only complaint is there should be directions on how it works. I was stumped at first until I tracked down someone's blog about it...." Read more

    Outstanding Value
    5 Stars
    Outstanding Value
    Is this lens at par with more expensive RF lenses from $3,000 to $12,000? Of course not. Is F11 an ideal aperture? Of course not. However, I picked this up for roughly $500 and under decent light conditions, it provides exceptional results. Canon has done a nice job here. As others have stated, the lens is extremely light and can be handheld all day long. I have more expensive Canon options and I feel the the autofocus on the RF F11 600 is pretty responsive. Also, the form factor of this lens is small and manageable. With this lens, you get A LOT MORE than you pay for. The more I use the lens, the more I like it. If you are willing to spend a little time getting acclimated to the RF F11 600, it will provide outstanding value. I have to believe that the 800 is every bit as good as this.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Value
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023
    Is this lens at par with more expensive RF lenses from $3,000 to $12,000? Of course not. Is F11 an ideal aperture? Of course not. However, I picked this up for roughly $500 and under decent light conditions, it provides exceptional results. Canon has done a nice job here. As others have stated, the lens is extremely light and can be handheld all day long. I have more expensive Canon options and I feel the the autofocus on the RF F11 600 is pretty responsive. Also, the form factor of this lens is small and manageable. With this lens, you get A LOT MORE than you pay for. The more I use the lens, the more I like it. If you are willing to spend a little time getting acclimated to the RF F11 600, it will provide outstanding value. I have to believe that the 800 is every bit as good as this.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Good So Far/Not for Everyone
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020
    I received the lens today and have only done a few shots but I am liking what I am seeing. I will update this review after I have used it for a while.
    Unfortunately the price and the long focal length will attract a lot of people who will not know how to use it because they don't understand the basics of photography. If you cannot clearly define reciprocity as it relates to photography, don't know the Exposure Triangle, understands the mathematics involved, etc., then you will probably will not like this lens. This is not a criticism of the lens.
    I am looking forward to using the lens and my first impression is that the image quality will be good and the small size and the lighter weight will be a boon for older shooters like me.
    Upate: I took the lens out for a while yesterday and am really pleased with the results. There is definitely a learning curve and I still believe this lens is not for everyone. However, if you know the technical aspects of photography or are willing to learn, this lens is a reasonably priced way to have a long telephoto that did not exist prior to this new lens.
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2022
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value for the price
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2022
    This lens is absolutely excellent, so long as you are planning to use it in situations where it is meant to be used. Think wildlife in well-lit situations, or sports that happen during the middle of the day. The autofocus speed is nothing to complain about so long as you manage your expectations. You simply can't find a 600mm anywhere else for anywhere close to this price. Keep in mind that the autofocus will be limited to the center of the image, so as to say- no edge-to-edge autofocusing even with the R5.

    This image was captured in Jackson Hole on the 600mm wide open and handheld. The camera used was the Canon r5.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2021
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect accessory for a Canon R5
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
    In my opinion the is a great lens for the Canon RF mount cameras, and I am very pleased with my purchase. I have had loads of fun using it with a Canon R5, as you can see from the examples I have posted. The Canon RF600/11 combined with the Canon R5 isn't too heavy to take with me on my frequent walks, and it doesn't get burdensome even after carrying it for 1-2 hours.

    Most of the images I have posted with this review are crops from full frame images. The excellent optics of this lens and the 40 MP in the R5 seem to be well suited to each other. The lens has has a fixed 600mm focal length and fixed f/11 focal ratio. While I have shot successfully at speeds as slow as 1/125, I find I get my best results in daylight with a speed around 1/500 or 1/1000, letting the camera set the ISO speed automatically. I think the smooth high-ISO capabilities of the R5 have a big impact on the usability of this lens, especially when shooting in less than full sunlight.

    I would definitely recommend this lens to any owners of the Canon R5, and I would give it serious consideration for any of the other Canon RF mount cameras.
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    Joe
    4.0 out of 5 stars Decent entry level prime zoom
    Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2023
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Decent entry level prime zoom
    Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2023
    I have only had this RF 600mm f/11 STM (N) lens for a few days now. I purchased it based on several reviews from a different site. In my opinion, It is a decent entry level prime zoom lens. The box it came in was slightly damaged, but the lens was well protected and there was no damage to the lens itself.

    Pros;
    -very light
    - fixed aperture, so no worrying about what aperture to use
    - pretty sharp, not the same quality as an “L” series lens (to be expected), but sharp enough for me, for now 😁
    -did I say it is very light…. Cause it is
    -fairly quick auto focus
    -does not feel like it will break if used

    Cons;
    -fixed aperture of f/11
    -needs to be really good light because of the aperture
    -not weather sealed at all

    I am sure there are more cons, but that is all I can think of. All in all, in my opinion, it is a very decent entry level lens.

    If I remember, and if I have a different experience, I will do an update to this.
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    Léa Gervais
    3.0 out of 5 stars Super!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2023
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Was returned.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2022
    Marco
    4.0 out of 5 stars affordable and lightweight
    Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2021
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