Canon RF 1200mm f8 L IS USM | Secondhand
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The Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM delivers exceptional reach for advanced telephoto photography with your Canon EOS R mirrorless camera. This super-telephoto prime offers an impressive 1200mm focal length that extends even further when paired with Canon's 1.4x or 2x teleconverters, achieving up to 2400mm of magnification. Despite its extraordinary reach, this lens maintains remarkable portability - it's significantly more compact than Canon's EF equivalent and weighs just over 3kg, a dramatic 13kg reduction. The built-in Image Stabilisation provides up to 4 stops of compensation across three distinct modes, making handheld shooting genuinely achievable at these extreme focal lengths. Built to Canon's exacting L-series standards, the RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM combines premium construction with cutting-edge optical engineering. The weather-resistant design enables confident outdoor use, while a fluorine coating on the front element repels moisture and fingerprints. A specialised heat-resistant paint finish ensures durability in challenging conditions. The optical formula incorporates Fluorite, UD, and Super UD elements that deliver outstanding sharpness and clarity throughout the frame. Air Sphere and Super Spectra Coatings work together to maximise contrast and colour fidelity while effectively suppressing ghosting and flare.
Designed for capturing fast-moving subjects, this Canon lens features a high-performance USM motor that delivers rapid, near-silent autofocus - ideal for both stills and video with your EOS R system. The manual focus system is equally refined, offering full-time override that lets you fine-tune focus without switching modes, plus variable-speed focusing that adjusts responsiveness based on how quickly you turn the focus ring.
To maximise your success rate when shooting critical moments, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM includes two customisable focus presets that instantly recall predetermined focus distances, plus a focus range limiter that prevents the lens from searching unnecessarily across its entire focus range, ensuring faster subject acquisition.
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Product Details
The Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM delivers exceptional reach for advanced telephoto photography with your Canon EOS R mirrorless camera. This super-telephoto prime offers an impressive 1200mm focal length that extends even further when paired with Canon's 1.4x or 2x teleconverters, achieving up to 2400mm of magnification. Despite its extraordinary reach, this lens maintains remarkable portability - it's significantly more compact than Canon's EF equivalent and weighs just over 3kg, a dramatic 13kg reduction. The built-in Image Stabilisation provides up to 4 stops of compensation across three distinct modes, making handheld shooting genuinely achievable at these extreme focal lengths. Built to Canon's exacting L-series standards, the RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM combines premium construction with cutting-edge optical engineering. The weather-resistant design enables confident outdoor use, while a fluorine coating on the front element repels moisture and fingerprints. A specialised heat-resistant paint finish ensures durability in challenging conditions. The optical formula incorporates Fluorite, UD, and Super UD elements that deliver outstanding sharpness and clarity throughout the frame. Air Sphere and Super Spectra Coatings work together to maximise contrast and colour fidelity while effectively suppressing ghosting and flare.
Designed for capturing fast-moving subjects, this Canon lens features a high-performance USM motor that delivers rapid, near-silent autofocus - ideal for both stills and video with your EOS R system. The manual focus system is equally refined, offering full-time override that lets you fine-tune focus without switching modes, plus variable-speed focusing that adjusts responsiveness based on how quickly you turn the focus ring.
To maximise your success rate when shooting critical moments, the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM includes two customisable focus presets that instantly recall predetermined focus distances, plus a focus range limiter that prevents the lens from searching unnecessarily across its entire focus range, ensuring faster subject acquisition.
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| Image Stabilisation | |
| Dimensions | |
| Condition |
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