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Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lens Specifications and Measurements
| Specifications | Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lens | |
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| Year Introduced | 2022 | |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | |
| Lenses / Groups | 26/18 | |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 02° 05’ | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/8.0-64 | |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 117.9 oz (3340g) | |
| Actual Weight | 116.9 oz (3311g) | |
| Lens Hood Weight | 10.6 oz (300g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 127.5 oz (3611g) | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 6.61 x 21.14” (168 x 537mm) | |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 6.93 x 21.4” (176 x 543.6mm) | |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 6.9” (175.8mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 21.4” (543.6mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 7.88 x 7.99” (200.3 x 202.9mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 28.4 - 28.4” (721.4 - 721.4mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 3.8” (96.5mm) | |
| Filter Size | DI 52mm UV ► CP ► | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | USM | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / Full 14.1-98.4' (4.3-30m) 98.4' (30.0m) - ∞ |
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| Distance Scale? / Type | N | |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 169.29” (4300mm) | |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 165.59” (4206mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.29x | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-160 Buy ► | |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4.0 / Y | |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LS1200 Buy ► | |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 11.81" x 7.87" Target: 1200mm=33.13' |
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| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 300mm x 200mm Target: 1200mm=10098mm |
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| Review | Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lens | |
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