At first sight, when Canon introduced this lens I though: are they crazy? Seriously f/11 fixed aperture? Then as a wildlife photographer and having some big whites and the new excellent RF100-500 I though: well, for the price let give it a chance and I opted for the RF800 which make for me more sense. Well, despite the aperture where you need quite a lot of light the image quality is surprisingly good. Sharpness and contrast is good, colors are nice and I cannot see much aberrations. Even with RF 1,4 converter that brings the aperture at f/16 is still ok for most of the shots in daylight. I pair it with R5 and R6, choosing the R6 more when the light is less or I need to push more the iso to freeze a moment with hi shutter speed. It is lightweight and compact, ideal for walk around bird hunting or hiking. The collapsible system that shorten the length of the lens is very useful to pack it in the bag. Only one general criticisms is it is not weather sealed (so be careful in harsh conditi

The RF 800mm F11 IS STM ($899.99) is the bigger, longer lens of a pair of ultra-telephoto primes for Canon's full-frame mirrorless camera system. It sports an extremely long focal length, perfect for bringing distant subjects into close view, and its F11 optics keep things lightweight. There are some drawbacks to consider, including the narrow, fixed aperture and limited focus coverage. It's an attractive lens for photographers searching for an affordable telephoto, but we think the RF 600mm F11 IS STM is a better starting point.A Lot to Handle Telephoto lenses are typically pretty big. Even at a F11 and with a retractable design, the RF 800mm is still a lot to handle. It measures 11.1 by 4.0 inches (HD) when closed down for storage, and extends to 13.9 inches when extended and ready for use. It's a lot of lens to hold, but at 2.8 pounds it's at least pretty light for its size. Extending the lens doesn't take much effort, either. A collar twists to lock and unlock the mechanism, a...

The Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM delivers extreme telephoto optics at a down-to-earth price, but even with a retractable design it's a big one to carry around.

Affordable 800mm prime; Stabilized optics; Relatively lightweight build; Retractable design saves some space; Works with RF teleconverters

Limits camera's autofocus area; Big and bulky when extended; Optics aren't razor-sharp; Narrow aperture limits low-light use; Omits close-up focus

The Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM lens has a light weight, effective stabilisation, and an affordable price, making it a ‘no-brainer’ for keen photographers of birds and other types of wildlife.

Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with RF Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM lens good for?

Optical Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Compatible with Canon Teleconverters, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, 600mm reach great for Wildlife Photography, No Weather Sealing, Hood is not supplied, Slow Aperture for a Prime Lens

Optical Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Compatible with Canon Teleconverters, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, 600mm reach great for Wildlife Photography, No Weather Sealing, Hood is not supplied, Slow Aperture for a Prime Lens

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some