
Introduction
The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM is a super-telephoto zoom lens for Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras.It options Extremely Low Dispersion parts to scale back chromatic aberrations and it has a Tremendous Spectra Coating to assist scale back flare and ghosting.This lens has a 9 blade diaphragm which creates a horny blur to the out-of-focus areas of the picture and it is totally weather-sealed.It is outfitted with an optical Picture Stabilizer that provides 5.5-stops of built-in stabilisation, or as much as 7.5-stops when used with an EOS R digital camera that’s outfitted with IBIS.An inner focusing mechanism means the lens barrel would not transfer and it presents a powerful minimal focusing distance of 80cm / 31.5″, while utilizing 95mm filters.There is a configurable mixed focus/management ring on the lens barrel which lets you both manually focus or rapidly change the publicity compensation, shutter pace, aperture and ISO settings.This lens can also be suitable with the RF 1.4x and 2x extenders with no limitations on the zoom vary, providing focal ranges of 280-1120mm and 400-1600mm respectively.The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens will probably be accessible in December 2023 priced at £2299.99 / €2619.99 within the UK and Europe, respectively.
Ease of Use
Weighing in at 2050g / 4.52lb and measuring 314.1mm in size (when set to the 200mm focal size) and 102.3mm in diameter, the RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM is a surprisingly compact and comparatively light-weight lens given the massive focal vary of 200-800mm that is on supply.
It would not really feel in any respect unbalanced when utilizing it with a mid-sized digital camera physique just like the Canon EOS R5 physique that we examined it with, as proven within the product images, even with no battery grip fitted.
The lens does prolong quite a bit additional when totally zoomed out to 800mm, although, with the massive round lens hood including much more size.
Construct high quality is superb for what’s in spite of everything a non L-series lens. Regardless of its principally plastic building, the RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM feels strong in your hand, and it commendably has a metallic mount.
Whereas it could not formally be an L-series lens and due to this fact would not have the distinctive purple ring, it does have a really related white coating, and it additionally boasts a weather-resistant design to assist defend it towards mud and moisture.
There are two switches on the left hand aspect of the RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens. The highest one is a change for selecting between auto-focusing and handbook focusing. The underside one is a change for turning picture stabilisation on or off.
The built-in 5.5 stops of picture stabilisation are vital when hand-holding such an extended lens, and the system fortunately works very properly, making certain which you could shoot at slower shutter speeds than 1/800th and nonetheless get sharp outcomes (clearly relying in your approach).
That is particularly vital on the older EOS R and RP cameras, which lack the extra in-body stabilisation provided by the newer EOS R5 and R3, with the newer fashions enhancing the RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM’s personal stabilizer.
Whereas they provide 7.5 stops of IBIS at 200mm, nevertheless, there’s nonetheless solely 5.5 stops of IBIS at 800mm, which is arguably the place you want it most.
Quite than a devoted management ring, as on some RF lenses, the 200-800mm as an alternative has a mixed focus/management ring. This can be utilized to both manually focus or to manage sure key digital camera settings (TV, AV, ISO and publicity settings).
The fly-by-wire handbook focusing ring is pretty slender however it’s ridged that can assist you to get a firmer grip on it.
There are additionally no arduous stops at both finish of the ring that can assist you know when the minimal or most focusing distance has been achieved.
You’ll be able to change the resistance of the zoom ring to raised fit your approach of working. Polariser customers ought to be happy that the 95mm filter thread would not rotate on focus.
Auto-focusing with the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM and the EOS R5 digital camera proved to be fast, quiet and correct for almost all of the time.
The Nano USM auto-focusing system delivers fast autofocus efficiency with full-time handbook focus override within the one-shot AF mode.
The lens can also be very quiet, making it splendid for discreet conditions, reminiscent of on safari or for birding, in addition to to be used whereas filming movies.
We did not expertise an excessive amount of “looking” in any respect, both in good or dangerous gentle, with the lens precisely focusing just about the entire time, because of the very good low-light capabilities of the EOS R cameras.
There are two Lens Perform buttons which by default act as Focus Maintain/AF Cease buttons. You’ll be able to select to assign totally different capabilities to those buttons from the Customise Buttons part of the digital camera’s menu system.
Across the base of the lens is a moveable, however non-removable, tripod collar/foot. This isn’t solely helpful when utilizing the lens with a tripod, but additionally when handholding the lens to assist hold it as regular as attainable.
You’ll be able to transfer the foot across the lens to whichever place you want, providing you with good flexibility to maneuver your digital camera.
There’s a round formed lens hood and a gentle case accessible for this lens, each of that are included within the field.
When utilizing this lens with an RF 1.4x Extender and one of many following cameras: EOS R3 / R5 / R6 / R6 Mark II / EOS R8 / R7 / R10 / R50 / R100, the digital camera’s AF space is decreased to roughly 90% horizontal and 100% vertical protection of the picture space.
When utilizing this lens with the RF 2x Extender and one of many following cameras: EOS R3 / R5 / R6 / R6 Mark II / EOS R8, the digital camera’s AF space is decreased to roughly 40% horizontal and 60% vertical protection of the picture space.
When utilizing this lens with an RF 2x Extender and one of many following cameras: EOS R7 / R10 / R50 / R100, the digital camera’s AF space is decreased to roughly 60% horizontal and 80% vertical protection of the picture space.