Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens
Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens
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Key Features
- ✓ 800mm full-frame super-telephoto prime for Canon EOS R system f/5.6 maximum aperture — one full stop faster than f/8 alternatives 4.5-stop Optical Image Stabiliser with coordinated IBIS support Two fluorite elements plus Super UD and UD glass for zero chromatic aberration Air Sphere Coating (ASC) for flare and ghosting control in backlit scenes Nine-bladed circular aperture for smooth, creamy bokeh Compatible with Canon RF 1.4x and 2x extenders (1120mm / 1600mm reach) Dust- and weather-resistant L-series build with fluorine front element coating Compatible with Canon EOS R3, R5, R5 Mark II, R1
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The Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens is a benchmark super-telephoto prime engineered for photographers who demand the highest possible optical performance at extreme distances. Built for the EOS R mirrorless system, it brings the technical mastery of Canon's L-series heritage to bear on the most demanding long-reach shooting scenarios — from birds in flight above the Drakensberg to Formula 1 cars at full speed and wildlife in the open plains of southern Africa. At f/5.6, it offers a full stop of light advantage over f/8 alternatives, enabling faster shutter speeds, cleaner high-ISO results, and more reliable autofocus in low-contrast or fading-light conditions.
The optical formula features two large-diameter fluorite elements, one Super UD and one UD glass element, working in combination to virtually eliminate chromatic aberration and colour fringing. Canon's Air Sphere Coating suppresses ghosting and flare in backlit scenes, while 4.5-stop Optical IS — combined with EOS R5/R5 Mark II in-body stabilisation — makes handheld shooting at 800mm genuinely practical. A nine-bladed circular aperture renders out-of-focus backgrounds into smooth bokeh that isolates subjects with compelling visual authority.
For South African wildlife, birding, and motorsport photographers seeking the finest long-reach prime in Canon's RF ecosystem, the RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens is available now from Foto Digital World with nationwide delivery from Pretoria.