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Pros Pros
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Effective optical image stabilization
  • Relatively lightweight and compact for its focal range
  • Versatile features including weather sealing, adjustable zoom tension, and teleconverter compatibility
  • Exceptional telephoto reach up to 800mm
Cons Cons
  • Limited low-light performance due to narrow maximum aperture
  • Bulky physical size with external zooming design
  • Non-removable tripod collar lacking Arca-Swiss compatibility
  • Inconsistent focus accuracy or difficulty locking onto subjects
  • Combined focus and control ring design

Launch price Launch price $1,899
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 200-800mm f/6.3-9
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 80 cm (0.25x)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 2050g (4 lb 8.3 oz) · 102.3 x 314.1 mm (4.03 x 12.37 in)

Announcement date Announcement date November 2, 2023
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,899
Lens mount Lens mount Canon RF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 17
Groups Groups 11
Special elements Special elements 3 UD lenses
Coatings Coatings Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating)

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 200mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 800mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/6.3
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/9
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/54
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 12° - 3°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 80 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.25x

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5.5 stops

Control / focus ring switch Control / focus ring switch Yes

Weight Weight 2050g (4 lb 8.3 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 102.3mm (4.03 in)
Length Length 314.1mm (12.37 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood Canon Lens Hood ET-101 (Bundled)