Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM
Canon Jun 2021
Canon Full Frame

Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM

This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon RF, covering 600 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4. It weighs 3090 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2021. That combination suits wildlife and sports photography.

It is a professional-grade super telephoto prime lens designed for Canon's RF-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. It features a fast f/4 maximum aperture, allowing for excellent low-light performance and subject isolation. The lens incorporates an Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 5.5 stops of shake correction, enhancing handheld shooting capabilities. Its advanced optical design includes fluorite and Super UD elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and deliver high-resolution images. The robust L-series construction with weather sealing ensures durability and reliability in challenging environments.

f/4
Aperture
600mm
Focal
3090 g
Weight
Jun 2021
Released
Canon site

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Good for wildlifesports
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Super telephoto prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
600 mm
Image stabilization
Yes (up to 5.5 stops)
Lens mount
Canon RF
Maximum aperture
f/4
Minimum aperture
f/32
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (circular)
Optical construction
17 elements in 13 groups
Minimum focusing distance
4.2 m (13.78 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.15x
Filter size
52 mm (drop-in)
Dimensions
168 mm (diameter) x 472 mm (length)
Weight
3090 g (6.81 lbs)
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
wildlife, sports

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 179% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM
Lanius collurio
01 Lanius collurio by Bot. JamesBot.
Asio otus
02 Asio otus by Bot. JamesBot.
Asio otus
03 Asio otus by Bot. JamesBot.
Sumpfmeise
04 Sumpfmeise by michael.berwecke
Neunt\u00f6ter\u2642 \/ red-backed shrike\u2642 (Lanius collurio)
05 Neunt\u00f6ter\u2642 \/ red-backed shrike\u2642 (Lanius collurio) by Carsten Bahnsen
Neunt\u00f6ter \/ red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio)
06 Neunt\u00f6ter \/ red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) by Carsten Bahnsen
Ardea cinerea
07 Ardea cinerea by Bot. JamesBot.
Ardea cinerea
08 Ardea cinerea by Bot. JamesBot.
Ardea cinerea
09 Ardea cinerea by Bot. JamesBot.
Schwarzkehlchen
10 Schwarzkehlchen by michael.berwecke
Ardea cinerea
11 Ardea cinerea by Bot. JamesBot.
Ardea cinerea
12 Ardea cinerea by Bot. JamesBot.
Ardea cinerea
13 Ardea cinerea by Bot. JamesBot.
Schwarzkehlchen Weibchen
14 Schwarzkehlchen Weibchen by michael.berwecke
Rohrammer
15 Rohrammer by michael.berwecke
Garden birds
16 Garden birds by philwarnerart
Garden birds
17 Garden birds by philwarnerart
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18 \ by turtlehawk
male Osprey
19 male Osprey by turtlehawk
Uferschwalben \/ sand martin (Riparia riparia)
20 Uferschwalben \/ sand martin (Riparia riparia) by Carsten Bahnsen
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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