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Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Lens

BH #CA60011RF • MFR #3986C002
Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Lens
Key Features
  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Fixed f/11 Aperture
  • Retractable, Locking Lens Barrel
  • Gapless Dual-Layer Diffractive Optics
An impressive and incredibly unique super-telephoto, the Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM is an especially compact and lightweight lens considering its long focal length. Featuring a retractable design and a fixed f/11 aperture, this lens's sleek profile makes handheld super-tele shooting a very real possibility, and optical image stabilization further helps to achieve sharp imagery when working in difficult lighting conditions.
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Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Overview

By B&H Photo's
An impressive and incredibly unique super-telephoto, the Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM is an especially compact and lightweight lens considering its long focal length. Featuring a retractable design and a fixed f/11 aperture, this lens's sleek profile makes handheld super-tele shooting a very real possibility, and optical image stabilization further helps to achieve sharp imagery when working in difficult lighting conditions.
Super-telephoto prime is designed for use with full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless digital cameras.
Fixed f/11 aperture contributes to the sleek and portable form factor as well as a balanced mixture of depth of field and sharpness.
Gapless dual-layer diffractive optics contribute to a marked reduction in chromatic and spherical aberrations as well as benefit the design of a relatively compact and lightweight lens.
Retractable/extendable design, with a locking lens barrel, offers an impressively compact form factor considering the super-telephoto design.
An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to five stops to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds.
STM stepping motor offers fast, quiet, smooth, and accurate autofocus performance that is ideal for video recording as well as still shooting.
Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.
Compatible with optional Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x teleconverters to further increase the effective focal length.

Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
600mm
Maximum Aperture
f/11
Lens Mount
Canon RF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/11
Minimum Aperture
f/11
Lens Mount
Canon RF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
4° 10'
Minimum Focus Distance
14.76' / 4.5 m
Maximum Magnification
0.14x
Optical Design
10 Elements in 7 Groups
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.66 x 10.61" / 93 x 269.5 mm
Weight
2.05 lb / 930 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.84 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.4 x 6.6 x 6.6"

Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Reviews

Great compact telephoto

By Donald
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-09

I have used Canon equipment for many years and always purchased the L series lenses. The only non-L lenses I own are the 50 f/1.8 and this 600 f/11. My decision to buy both these lenses was based largely on cost with size and weight also being considered. The 600mm f/4L lens is $13,000, huge and heavy. This lens is much smaller, lighter and can be shot hand held. The optical quality is not perfect and it is f/11 but it is more than acceptable for many situations. This lens allows me to get shots I would have missed because it is easy to handle and does not require a tripod when shooting in bright daylight. If you can accept the limitations then this lens is a bargain in my opinion.

amazing midget lens

By Pop 70
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-30

I bought this lens just to try it out with my R6, and so far I like the pictures I am taking.

Much better than the R 70-200 for long tele, so a good value

By David
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-16

Comparing images using a Canon R5 and R 70-200 2.8 vs this lens, using a tripod: the 600mm wins hands down for long tele images. Yes it's not professional grade, but it performs well in its narrow niche. And it's light and stores small for 600mm. I'd prefer a f8, but fixed f11 is what is on the market today.

Good lens and Good price

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-04

Understanding the limitations of this lens and you will not be disappointed. It is F/11 and requires full sunlight. Knowing this and using correctly, the shots have been fantastic. The lens is lightweight and allows you to hand hold the shot.

Good Image Quality

By Steve
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-24

After a friend let me try this lens on my R7 I wound up purchasing it for myself. I use it on my R7 crop sensor camera to give me a 960mm focal length equivalent. I hope to use this for BIF. The lens must be extended for it to function. It is not weather sealed and is made of plastic. It does have 3 switches: Stabilizer on/off, AF/MF, and a focus limiter switch (full or 12m to infinity. The focus area is limited to a max of 80% (I think), due to the 600mm prime is being used on a cropped sensor camera. Pros: Lightweight, Quick AF, Compact when not in use, focus limter Cons: Plastic lens, limited focus area, not weather sealed

Love the lens!

By Jack
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-09

I have been loving this lens, it has helped out a lot with taking wildlife photos since I can't afford the other 600mm lens. I have noticed at times when it gets more cloudy the quality isn't as great but I still love this lens and have been having fun with it!

Great value 600mm!

By Gregory
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-13

I just purchased this lens and am still learning it's use. Very impressed. It's a great value. Nice construction, light weight. Can be hand held easily. With F11 you do need to use higher ISO values. Attached photo is of the beautiful ferns in our backyard. Note the clarity of the fern leaf.

Great bang for the Buck

By Thomas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-26

I currently have a 150-600 Sigma lens that works well however it is very heavy and cumbersome to use. I purchased the Canon R7 and thought this might be a perfect combination but was suspect that the quality might be questionable, however to date the hand held images have been excellent. I have only used it a few times and need to experiment with it to truly evaluate its true potential. The 960mm reach is amazing for a lens of this weight and the price is attractive. Hopefully it keeps performing as well down the road.

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