Best telephoto lenses for the Canon EOS R6
15 telephoto lenses that fit the Canon EOS R6 (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 15 telephoto Canon RF lenses that fit the Canon EOS R6 — the full comparison is below.
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Stabilisation uses a marker in the manufacturer model name; no marker is not a negative claim. Price filters use a current price when available.
One limit of this table: it lists only Canon RF lenses that mount natively on the Canon EOS R6 — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Canon EOS R6
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 15 of the 15 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 DC | 507g | Not verified |
| Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM | 635g | None claimed |
| Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM | 695g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM | 930g | None claimed |
| Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM | 935g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM | 1070g | Weather-sealed (weight excludes tripod mount) |
| Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z | 1115g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM | 1260g | None claimed |
| Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM | 1365g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM | 2050g | None claimed |
| Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM | 2650g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM | 2890g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM | 3090g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM | 3130g | Weather-sealed |
| Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM | 3340g | Not verified |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 DC at 507g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM at 695g.
FAQ
What is the best telephoto lens for the Canon EOS R6?
Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM (135mm f/1.8) is the standout telephoto option that fits the Canon EOS R6. 15 telephoto Canon RF lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these telephoto lenses fit the Canon EOS R6?
Yes — every lens here is a Canon RF mount lens, so it fits the Canon EOS R6 and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest telephoto lens for the Canon EOS R6?
The Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 DC at 507g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM at 695g. Weights for 15 of the 15 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
Already own the Canon EOS R6, shopping for a spare or an upgrade? We found no new Canon EOS R6 on Amazon US when we last checked. Its successor is the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. See the Canon EOS R6 Mark II on Amazon Or search Amazon for the Canon EOS R6.
Other uses on the Canon EOS R6: Wide-angle (12) Landscape (8) Astrophotography (8) Travel (10) Low-light (12) Pro standard zoom (4) Vlogging (3) Budget (8) Street (7) Everyday (11) Wedding & event (12) Standard prime (4) Macro (5) Portrait (10) Sports & action (14) Wildlife (10)
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