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1 The switches are simplistic, with one for AF-MF and one for OIS on/off and no options to change stabilisation modes or focus limits. 2 The lens comes with a built-in tripod foot, which also doubles up as a handle when you need to carry the lens around with you.
Every so often, a new superzoom telephoto lens grabs our attention. Mostly, it’s third-party lens-makers like Sigma and Tamron battling over stratospheric focal E lengths or huge apertures. Canon, it seemed, was content to focus on sensible quality and let other companies make the headlines. But the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM is a serious challenger to the superzoom throne.