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Best telephoto lenses for the Canon EOS R1

10 telephoto lenses that fit the Canon EOS R1 (Canon RF mount) — reach for sports, wildlife and compressed portraits. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM. At f/1.8 it is the brightest of the 10 telephoto Canon RF lenses that fit the Canon EOS R1 — the full comparison is below.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Canon RF mount · Canon full-frame body

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Canon RF135mm F1.8 L is USM

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FocalLensBuyMax apertureTypeCoverageBest for
135mmCanon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USMAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-framePortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event
70-200mmCanon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USMAmazon →f/2.8zoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortraitWedding & event
400mmCanon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USMAmazon →f/2.8primeFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & action
70-200mmCanon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USMAmazon →f/4zoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionTravel
600mmCanon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USMAmazon →f/4primeFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & action
100-500mmCanon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USMAmazon →f/4.5-7.1zoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & action
100-400mmCanon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USMAmazon →f/5.6-8zoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoTravelBudget
200-800mmCanon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USMAmazon →f/6.3-9zoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & action
600mmCanon RF 600mm f/11 IS STMAmazon →f/11primeFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & actionBudget
800mmCanon RF 800mm f/11 IS STMAmazon →f/11primeFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & actionBudget

FAQ

What is the best telephoto lens for the Canon EOS R1?
Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM (135mm f/1.8) is the standout telephoto option that fits the Canon EOS R1. 10 telephoto Canon RF lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these telephoto lenses fit the Canon EOS R1?
Yes — every lens here is a Canon RF mount lens, so it fits the Canon EOS R1 and covers its full-frame sensor.

All lenses for the Canon EOS R1 · the same use across mounts: Telephoto lenses for Canon RF · all cameras