N°95456 · Family detail
CanonTelephoto·CANON RF mount·2022
Canon RF 1200mm F/8L IS USM
Specifications01
MountCANON RF
Focal length1200mm
Max aperturef/8
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year2022
Weight3340 g
Physical length537 mm
Min focus distance4.3 m
Max magnification0.2899
Aperture blades9
Optical elements26
Groups18
AutofocusYes
StabilizationYes
Aperture controlNone
The aperture is controlled from the camera
Lens hoodET-160 (WIII) - Bayonet-type round
ET-160B - Bayonet-type round
TeleconvertersCanon Extender RF 1.4X→ 1680mm F/11.2
Canon Extender RF 2X→ 2400mm F/16
EraDigital era
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Summary02
Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM is a fixed-focal prime super-telephoto lens with image stabilization, intended for distant subjects like wildlife and sports. The maximum aperture is f/8.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Canon RF mount has a flange distance of 20 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Native lenses set the aperture, and often the focus, electronically. On a plain adapter they do not work. Use an electronic adapter made for this pair; for many pairs nobody makes one. Fully manual lenses are the exception.
- RF-S lenses cover APS-C only.
- Sony EAdapter · 2 mm
The camera mount (46.1 mm) is narrower than the lens mount (54 mm). A large rear element can darken the corners.
- Canon RFNative
- Nikon ZAdapter · 4 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 2.3 mm
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 2 mm
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: L-Mount, Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm G (GFX), Canon EF, Nikon F.

Other Mounts03
No alternate mounts are indexed for this family yet.