Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Lens

The Canon 3986C002 is a 600 mm super-telephoto lens designed for the RF mount that helps you bring distant subjects up close without hauling oversized gear. Wildlife enthusiasts can frame birds perched far across a lake, sports photographers can follow action at the opposite end of a stadium, and landscape shooters can isolate a single peak in a mountain range—all while keeping their kit manageable for travel.

This lens uses a retractable barrel and a fixed f/11 aperture to create a form factor that is compact and lightweight compared with traditional super-telephoto options. It slips easily into a daypack, making it practical for field work, safaris, or casual trips where every ounce matters.

Canon’s diffractive optics, built with a gapless dual-layer structure, minimize color fringing and help maintain sharpness from edge to edge. In-lens optical image stabilization delivers up to five stops of shake reduction, so handheld shots remain steady even when light levels drop near sunset or during overcast conditions.

An STM stepping motor provides autofocus that is smooth and quiet, a quality appreciated by videographers as well as still photographers tracking unpredictable subjects. The dedicated control ring at the front of the barrel allows quick changes to settings such as ISO, shutter speed, or exposure compensation without needing to leave the viewfinder.

When extra reach is essential, pair the lens with the RF 1.4× or 2× teleconverter to extend its focal length to 840 mm or 1200 mm. A minimum focus distance of 14.76 feet lets you fill the frame with small or distant details while maintaining comfortable working space.

• 600 mm focal length captures wildlife, sports, and distant landscapes with ease
• Fixed f/11 aperture enables a design that is compact and easy to carry
• Optical image stabilization offers up to five stops of shake correction for handheld shooting
• STM autofocus motor operates smoothly and quietly for both stills and video
• Diffractive optics that use a gapless dual-layer structure reduce chromatic aberrations
• Retractable locking barrel shortens the lens for storage and travel
• Compatible with RF 1.4× and 2× teleconverters for potential reach up to 1200 mm
• Customizable control ring provides fast access to key exposure settings
• Intended for full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras
• Minimum focus distance of 14.76 feet allows tight framing of far-off details