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Canon RF 600mm f11 IS STM Review

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The Canon RF 600mm f11 IS STM is a lightweight and portable lens that offers good image quality. It has effective image stabilization and is reasonably priced. It is recommended for bird watching, going to the beach, or any activity that requires a telephoto lens for a reasonable price.

It's recommended for bird watching, going to the beach, or any activity that requires a telephoto lens for a reasonable price.

Pros
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Effective image stabilization
  • Reasonably priced
  • Good image quality with minimal distortion and vignetting
Cons
  • Not weather-sealed
  • No autofocus
  • Fixed f11 aperture

The lens is considerably smaller and lighter than the 800mm option, with an effective image stabilization system.

The Canon RF 600mm f11 IS STM is a lightweight and portable lens that offers good image quality. The lens is considerably smaller and lighter than the 800mm option, with an effective image stabilization system. The build quality is solid and feels lightweight but not cheap. However, it is not weather-sealed and does not have autofocus. The lens works well with animal eye features and has a control ring for adjusting various settings. The lens has a fixed f11 aperture and uses defractive optics, but still offers good image quality with a good amount of detail. The lens projects negligible distortion and mild vignetting. It shows little flaring and the bokeh is smooth and pleasing. Overall, the Canon RF 600mm f11 IS STM is a versatile lens for many outdoor activities and offers a great value for its price.

The lens has a fixed f11 aperture and uses defractive optics, but still offers good image quality with a good amount of detail.

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