Lens Details
Canon
RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
$649~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: September 22, 2022
Highlights
- Full-frame 100-400mm f/5.6 zoom for Canon RF, made for reaching far-off action and wildlife.
- The 400mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is relatively compact at 635g.
Who it's for
The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM is a 100-400mm f/5.6 zoom lens — a super-telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 400mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/5.6 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
100-400mm
Focal Length
f/5.6
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
635g
Weight
67mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 100-400mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 12 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 24° – 6° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 88 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.41x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $649 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Diameter | 79mm |
| Length | 147mm |
| Weight | 635g (1.40 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
