Canon RF800mm F11 IS STMvsCanon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM
RF800mm F11 IS STM
800mm / F11
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RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM
800mm / F5.6
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Which to choose
When the RF800mm F11 IS STM suits you better
- Weight1880g lighter, so easier to carry
When the RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 2.6m
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- RF800mm F11 IS STM351.8mm long × 101.6mm diameter
- RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM432mm long × 163mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF800mm F11 IS STM | Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 800mm | 800mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 800mm | 800mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F11 | F5.6 | 1.9 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F11 | F5.6 | 1.9 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F11 | F64 | −53.0 |
| Min focus distance | 6m | 2.6m | +3.40m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.34× | −0.20x |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 1.26kg | 3.14kg | −1880g |
| Length | 351.8mm | 432mm | −80.2mm |
| Diameter | 101.6mm | 163mm | −61.4mm |
| Filter size | 95mm | 52mm | +43mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF800mm F11 IS STM relative to RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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RF800mm F11 IS STM
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RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM
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