Canon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USMvsCanon RF600mm F11 IS STM
RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
200-800mm / F6.3-9
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RF600mm F11 IS STM
600mm / F11
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Which to choose
When the RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM suits you better
- Brightness1.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 80cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 200-800mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the RF600mm F11 IS STM suits you better
- Weight1120g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM314.1mm long × 102.3mm diameter
- RF600mm F11 IS STM269.5mm long × 93mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM | Canon RF600mm F11 IS STM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 200mm | 600mm | −400mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 800mm | 600mm | +200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F6.3 | F11 | 1.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F9 | F11 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | F11 | +21.0 |
| Min focus distance | 80cm | 4.5m | −3.70m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.14× | +0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 2.05kg | 930g | +1120g |
| Length | 314.1mm | 269.5mm | +44.6mm |
| Diameter | 102.3mm | 93mm | +9.3mm |
| Filter size | 95mm | 82mm | +13mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 | +3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM relative to RF600mm F11 IS STM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
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RF600mm F11 IS STM
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