Canon EF 800mm f/5,6 L IS USM
General information
This is a prime lens manufactured by Canon and the model was launched 2008.
The lens belongs to the category
telephoto prime lenses, a telephoto lens where you do not have the possibility to zoom in and out.
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Compatibility, autofocus and focal length
This lens is constructed to fit all models of Canon cameras, regardless of camera model or type of sensor.
The ability to use autofocus is available for all cameras.
The lens has a focal length of 800 mm. Depending on which camera the lens is used, the experienced and perceived focal length will be different. Please visit the list of compatible cameras below, it will provide the equivalent focal length you get on each camera.
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- Read more about focal length and your field of view
- Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length
Lens brightness and image stabilizer
The lens brightness and aperture value is f/5,6.
This lens is not considered to have a good aperture value and brightness. It is something to consider before you purchase the lens. To compensate for this you might, while photographing in less favorable light conditions, be forced to either use higher ISO settings (which generates more noise in the image), slower shutter speeds (which may give some motion blur) or flash lightning. Read more at the link below what lens brightness means to you as a photographer.
Inside the lens there is an image stabilizer, which helps to fend off possible movements and tremors. This is very positive and can be of great help in situations and conditions where the light is inadequate and not enough for decent shutter speeds.
Filter and Lens Hood
If you want to use filters on this lens the slot-in filters (52 mm) would be the ones to use, which is very common at these larger telephoto lenses.
If you buy this lens it will come with a lens hood, whose model name is "ET-155".
Tripod Mount
This lens is equipped with a tripod mount, which makes use of a tripod easier and more stable.
Pictures (product and sample images)
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Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.
Things to consider before buying
Below you will find some summarized points and facts that can be considered as the 'pros and cons' of this lens. These are based entirely on the facts and values that are accessible through the lens specification, so we highly recommend that you also read the reported reviews available (see tab 'Reviews'); this in order to get a more complete view of the lens and its capabilities. Reviewer opinions reflect the lens, its use and its optical performance in a more accurate way, but any way - here a few different points to consider before buying this lens.
- Has a built-in image stabilizer
- Long focal length with its 800 mm
- Works on all sensor types
- A lens hood is included
- A tripod mount is included
- The lens is sealed against dust and moisture
- Poor aperture value with its f/5,6
- Heavy (4500 gr)
- The price (more info)
Specification
Product Name: | Canon EF 800mm f/5,6 L IS USM (See dictionary) |
Release date: | 2008 |
Manufacturer: | Canon |
Type of lens: | Telephoto Lens |
Construction: | Prime lens (no possibility to zoom) |
Works with cameras from: |
Canon (see compatible cameras) |
1:1 at Macro: | No Macro lens |
Compatibility: | Works on all sensors (see compatible cameras) |
Autofocus (AF): | Yes |
Built-in autofocus (AF) motor: | Yes (more info) |
Maximum aperture: | f/5,6 |
Focal Length |
800 mm
Depending on which camera this lens is used the focal length can seem different. This is because different camera sensors can have a slight crop factor and the focal length will be equivalent to:
Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length |
Lens Construction: | 18 elements / 14 groups |
Image Stabilizer: | Yes, IS |
Closest Focusing Distance: | 600 cm |
Filter: | Drop-in Filter, 52 mm |
Lens Hood: | ET-155 (included) |
Tripod mount: | Yes, a tripod mount is included (Read more) |
Weather sealing: | Yes |
Dimensions (diameter x length): | 162 x 461 mm |
Weight: | 4500 g (see the total weight, camera+lens) |
Retail price (USD) | 11999 USD
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Reviews
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Does this lens work with my camera?
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Product name | Release date | Type | Sensor | Focal Length ? | Total weight | ||
Canon EOS 1000D | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5002 gr | ||
Canon EOS 100D | 2013 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4907 gr | ||
Canon EOS 10D | 2003 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5375 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1100D | 2011 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4995 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1200D | 2014 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4980 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1300D | 2016 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4985 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D | 2001 | DSLR | APS-H (1.3x) | 1040 mm | 6085 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D Mark II | 2004 | DSLR | APS-H (1.3x) | 1040 mm | 6065 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D Mark III | 2007 | DSLR | APS-H (1.3x) | 1040 mm | 5655 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 2005 | DSLR | APS-H (1.3x) | 1040 mm | 6065 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV | 2009 | DSLR | APS-H (1.3x) | 1040 mm | 5730 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D X | 2011 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 5840 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 2016 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 6030 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 2020 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 5940 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1Ds | 2002 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 6085 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 2004 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 6065 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 2007 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 5885 gr | ||
Canon EOS 2000D | 2018 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4975 gr | ||
Canon EOS 200D | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4953 gr | ||
Canon EOS 20D | 2004 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5270 gr | ||
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 2005 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5270 gr | ||
Canon EOS 20Da | 2005 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5270 gr | ||
Canon EOS 250D | 2019 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4949 gr | ||
Canon EOS 300D | 2003 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5145 gr | ||
Canon EOS 30D | 2006 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5284 gr | ||
Canon EOS 350D | 2005 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5040 gr | ||
Canon EOS 4000D | 2018 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4936 gr | ||
Canon EOS 400D | 2006 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5056 gr | ||
Canon EOS 40D | 2007 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5322 gr | ||
Canon EOS 450D | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5024 gr | ||
Canon EOS 500D | 2009 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5020 gr | ||
Canon EOS 50D | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5322 gr | ||
Canon EOS 550D | 2010 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5010 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5D | 2005 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 5395 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | 2008 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 5350 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5D Mark III | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 5450 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | 2016 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 5390 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5DS | 2015 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 5430 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5DS R | 2015 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 5430 gr | ||
Canon EOS 600D | 2011 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5070 gr | ||
Canon EOS 60D | 2010 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5255 gr | ||
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 2012 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5255 gr | ||
Canon EOS 60Da | 2012 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5255 gr | ||
Canon EOS 650D | 2012 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5075 gr | ||
Canon EOS 6D | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 5270 gr | ||
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 2017 | DSLR | Full frame | 800 mm | 5265 gr | ||
Canon EOS 700D | 2013 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5080 gr | ||
Canon EOS 70D | 2013 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5255 gr | ||
Canon EOS 750D | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5055 gr | ||
Canon EOS 760D | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5065 gr | ||
Canon EOS 77D | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5040 gr | ||
Canon EOS 7D | 2009 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5360 gr | ||
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | 2014 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5410 gr | ||
Canon EOS 8000D | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5065 gr | ||
Canon EOS 800D | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5032 gr | ||
Canon EOS 80D | 2016 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5230 gr | ||
Canon EOS 850D | 2020 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5015 gr | ||
Canon EOS 9000D | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5040 gr | ||
Canon EOS 90D | 2019 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5201 gr | ||
Canon EOS D30 | 2000 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5355 gr | ||
Canon EOS D60 | 2002 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5355 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 2003 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5145 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 2005 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5040 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 2006 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5056 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 2009 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5020 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss M | 2018 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4890 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 2020 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4887 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X10 | 2019 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4949 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X10i | 2020 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5015 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5024 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X4 Digital | 2010 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5010 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X6i | 2012 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5075 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X70 | 2014 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4980 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X8i | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5055 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X9 | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4953 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X9i | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5032 gr | ||
Canon EOS M | 2012 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4798 gr | ||
Canon EOS M10 | 2015 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4801 gr | ||
Canon EOS M100 | 2017 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4802 gr | ||
Canon EOS M200 | 2019 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4799 gr | ||
Canon EOS M3 | 2015 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4866 gr | ||
Canon EOS M5 | 2016 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4927 gr | ||
Canon EOS M50 | 2018 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4890 gr | ||
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 2020 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4887 gr | ||
Canon EOS M6 | 2017 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4890 gr | ||
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 2019 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4908 gr | ||
Canon EOS R | 2018 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 800 mm | 5160 gr | ||
Canon EOS R3 | 2021 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 800 mm | 5515 gr | ||
Canon EOS R5 | 2020 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 800 mm | 5238 gr | ||
Canon EOS R6 | 2020 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 800 mm | 5180 gr | ||
Canon EOS Ra | 2018 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 800 mm | 5160 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel | 2003 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5145 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | 2013 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4907 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4953 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 2019 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4949 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T1i | 2009 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5020 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T2i | 2010 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5010 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T3 | 2011 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4995 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T3i | 2011 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5070 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T4i | 2012 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5075 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T5 | 2014 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4980 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T5i | 2013 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5080 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 2016 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4985 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5055 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5065 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | 2018 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 4975 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5032 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T8i | 2020 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5015 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel XS | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5002 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5024 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel XT | 2005 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5040 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 2006 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 1280 mm | 5056 gr | ||
Canon EOS RP | 2019 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 800 mm | 4985 gr | ||
Nikon D1 | 1999 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D100 | 2002 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D1H | 2001 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D1X | 2001 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D200 | 2005 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D2H | 2003 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D2Hs | 2006 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D2X | 2004 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D2Xs | 2006 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3 | 2007 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D300 | 2006 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3000 | 2009 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D300s | 2009 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3100 | 2010 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3200 | 2012 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3300 | 2014 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3400 | 2016 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3500 | 2018 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3s | 2009 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D3x | 2008 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D4 | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D40 | 2006 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D40x | 2007 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D4s | 2014 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D5 | 2016 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D50 | 2005 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D500 | 2016 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5000 | 2009 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5100 | 2011 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5200 | 2012 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5300 | 2013 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5500 | 2015 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5600 | 2016 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D6 | 2020 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D60 | 2008 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D600 | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D610 | 2013 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D70 | 2004 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D700 | 2008 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D7000 | 2010 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D70s | 2005 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D7100 | 2013 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D7200 | 2015 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D750 | 2014 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D7500 | 2017 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D780 | 2020 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D80 | 2006 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D800 | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D800e | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D810 | 2014 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D810A | 2015 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D850 | 2017 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D90 | 2008 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon Df | 2013 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z fc | 2021 | Mirrorless | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon Z5 | 2020 | Mirrorless | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z50 | 2019 | Mirrorless | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon Z6 | 2018 | Mirrorless | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z6 II | 2020 | Mirrorless | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z7 | 2018 | Mirrorless | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z7 II | 2020 | Mirrorless | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z9 | 2021 | Mirrorless | Full frame |
Pictures (product and sample images)
In order to see larger product images of the lens, click the link below.
Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.
Alternatives to Canon EF 800mm f/5,6 L IS USM for Canon photographers
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