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Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Review

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The Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM is a unique and affordable super telephoto lens. It is compact, lightweight, and offers excellent image stabilization. The lens provides good image quality with smooth bokeh and is overall a great value for money.

The Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM is a unique and affordable super telephoto lens that offers excellent image stabilization and good autofocus performance. It is a great value for money.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Good autofocus performance
  • Smooth bokeh
Cons
  • Dark f/11 aperture for outdoor shooting
  • Not weather-sealed
  • Mild distortion and vignetting

The lens provides good image quality with satisfactory sharpness and contrast, and the bokeh is smooth with minimal distortion and vignetting.

The Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM is a unique and affordable super telephoto lens that is designed specifically for Canon's mirrorless EOS R cameras. Despite its long focal length, the lens is remarkably small and light, making it easy to carry around and use for extended periods. The f/11 aperture may seem dark for outdoor shooting, but it is still usable at higher ISO levels, especially with the built-in image stabilization. The lens also offers good autofocus performance and works well with the animal autofocus feature on Canon EOS R5 and R6. In terms of build quality, it is made of good quality materials with a smooth and textured finish, but it is not weather-sealed. The lens offers good image quality with satisfactory sharpness and contrast, and the bokeh is smooth with minimal distortion and vignetting. Overall, the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM is a great value for money, offering a unique combination of affordability, compactness, and performance.

The f/11 aperture may seem dark for outdoor shooting, but it is still usable at higher ISO levels, especially with the built-in image stabilization.

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