Canon RF 600mm F11 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Canon RF 600mm F11 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon RF 600mm F11 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Canon RF 600mm F11 is a member of Canon's RF STM Prime series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
RF STM Prime Series Lenses in Canon RF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Optical Image Stabilization |
Autofocus |
Compatible with Canon Teleconverters |
Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
600mm reach great for Wildlife Photography |
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No Weather Sealing |
Hood is not supplied |
Slow Aperture for a Prime Lens |
Lens Mount
Canon RF 600mm F11 is compatible with cameras that have a Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon RF 600mm F11 has a maximum diameter of 93mm and total length of 270mm. It weighs 930g / 32.8 oz.
Check the size of the Canon RF 600mm F11 when attached to RF Mount cameras:
Canon RF 600mm F11 Size with RF Mount Cameras
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Canon RF 600mm F11 and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C, offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Canon RF 600mm F11 has a filter thread of 82mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF 600mm F11:
Focal Range
Canon RF 600mm F11 has a fixed focal length of 600mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 960mm.
Teleconverter Compatibility
Canon RF 600mm F11 is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Canon RF 600mm F11 changes below:
Canon RF 600mm F11 Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Optical Image Stabilization
The Canon RF 600mm F11 features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon RF 600mm F11 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.14x and has a minimum focusing distance of 4.5m. 0.14x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Prime type Canon RF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Canon RF 600mm F11 has a max aperture of F11 and a minimum aperture of F11.
Optical Formula
Canon RF 600mm F11's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 7 groups . Special elements used in this design is DO lens (Gapless double-layer diffractive optics).
Lens Hood
Canon RF 600mm F11 doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is Canon ET-88B.
Body Colour
Canon RF 600mm F11 is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Canon RF 600mm F11
Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Canon RF 600mm F11 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 600mm F11 Lens
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