- Professional super telephoto lens with large f/4 aperture and 1/8 stop increments for video
- Up to 5 stops of image stabilisation compensates when shooting in low light situations
- The lens draws extra power directly from compatible cameras to deliver faster focusing
- Outstanding image quality derived from 17 elements with Fluorite glass and Air Sphere Coating
- Customisation including AF start buttons and variable speed manual focusing
Key Features
- Large f/4 maximum aperture with 1/8 stop increments for video
- Up to 5 stops of Image Stabilisation (IS)
- Fluorite glass with ASC coatings
- Variable speed manual focusing
- Focus presets with customisable AF start buttons
- Dual Power Focus Drive
- Compatible with RF Extenders.
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Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens Summary
The release of the Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens marks the introduction of two new native large aperture super telephoto lenses for the . The RF 600mm f/4L is aimed at professionals and advanced enthusiast photographers capturing wildlife, sports and action, and combines instinctive handling with exceptional results. Image quality is absolutely stunning with Fluorite glass and ASC coatings used in the optical design and the lens offers ultra-fast focusing with up to 5 stops of image stabilisation.
Photographers working with moving subjects benefit from a dual power focus drive, which makes the most of the highly refined Dual Pixel AF system found in Canon cameras. The Canon RF 600mm lens mount features a second power connection, drawing extra power from compatible cameras like the . This drives the focusing motor faster, resulting in quicker focusing speed, which lets photographers track faster moving subjects and gain initial focus even more quickly.
Image results are comparable to the equivalent EF-mount super telephoto lens, in part thanks to the inclusion of 17 optical elements arranged in 13 groups. These include fluorite glass for increased resolution and contrast as well as Canon’s Air Sphere Coating to control ghosting and flare. Users can of course expect competent weather sealing with high durability from this professional quality L-series lens.
Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens in More Detail
Excellent low light performance
The RF 600mm f/4L IS USM delivers impeccably even in poor lighting conditions thanks to a large f/4 aperture and image stabilisation system with up to 5 stops of compensation against camera shake. This will benefit anyone working either indoors or outdoors with less than perfect light as is often the case.
Accomplished focusing performance
A dual powered ring-type USM focus drive is backed up by a high-speed CPU and optimised AF algorithms for quick, quiet focusing. The dual powered focus drive draws extra juice from any compatible camera body to increase the speed of subject acquisition and tracking speeds.
Full-time MF with three manual-focus speeds are available, enabling users to adjust focus instinctively. The barrel also includes customisable AF start buttons, which fall naturally under your finger position, especially useful when shooting video to pull focus.
Smooth bokeh and pin sharp subjects
Canon included a 9-bladed aperture for smooth bokeh and the RF 600mm f/4L IS USM lens incorporates 17 lens elements into 13 groups with sensational results. ASC and Super Spectra coatings result in excellent image control, even when shooting into light sources.
Extender compatibility
Mount the  or  for even greater reach up to 1200mm.
Learn more about this and the RF 400mm professional primes in our blog .
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Specifications
| Image size | Full Frame |
| Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) | 3°30’, 2°20’, 4°10’ |
| Lens construction (elements/groups) | 17/13 |
| Special optics | 2x Fluorite, 1X SUD |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Minimum aperture | 32 |
| Closest focusing distance (m) | 4.2 |
| Maximum magnification (x) | 0.15 |
| Control Ring | No |
| Image stabilizer OIS | 5.5 |
| Image stabilizer IBIS x OIS | 5.5 |
| AF actuator | Ring USM |
| Coatings | ASC, Super Spectra |
| Fluorine | Front / Rear |
What’s in the Box
- RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens
- Lens Cap E-185C
- Lens hood ET-160 (WIII)
- Lens Soft Case LS600
- Lens Dust Cap RF
| Offers: Price Drop |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 168 |
| Length (mm): 472 |
| Weight (g): 3090 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 17 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: Yes |
| Focal length: 600 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 13 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 600 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.15 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 4 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 600 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 4.2 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 32 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 1 Super UD + 2 fluorite elements, Super Spectra + ASC coatings |
| Tripod collar: Yes |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: Yes |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |

















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