Canon has attempted to reinvent the super-telephoto lens with its lightweight, affordable RF 600mm F11 IS STM ($699.99). It's one of a pair of lenses of this type you won't find for any other camera system, the other being the even longer-reaching RF 800mm F11 IS STM. Its narrow angle of view brings distant subjects into close view, perfect for backyard birding and trips to the zoo, and its F11 aperture optics add appeal for backpackers who want to travel light, but still be able to snap shots of shy wildlife. It's an intriguing lens, and its relatively low cost opens up the world of long glass to more photographers, but its quirky design may leave you wanting for a zoom.Retracts for Storage The RF 600mm uses a retractable design that measures just measures 7.9 by 3.7 inches (HD) closed and weighs just 2.1 pounds so it's easy to stow in your backpack or camera bag. It must be extended to work, though: You'll need to twist a locking collar, extend the barrel, and lock it back into ...

The Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM has a long focal length to bring distant subjects into close view, and is priced low enough for hobbyists to afford.

Attractive pricing for a telephoto; Optical stabilization; Ultralight optics; Retractable design cuts down size; Teleconverter support

Limits camera's scope of autofocus; Must be manually extended and locked; Autofocus not always spot-on; Doesn't focus up close

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