Lens Details
Canon
RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
$2,899~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: August 27, 2020
Highlights
- Full-frame 100-500mm f/4.5 zoom for Canon RF, made for reaching far-off action and wildlife.
- The 500mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is built for serious reach at 1530g.
Who it's for
The Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM is a 100-500mm f/4.5 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 500mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4.5 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Heavy at 1530g (3.37 lb) — best balanced on larger bodies or a tripod.
100-500mm
Focal Length
f/4.5
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
1530g
Weight
77mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 100-500mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 20 |
| Optical Groups | 14 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/51 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 24° – 5° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 90 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $2,899 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Diameter | 93.8mm |
| Length | 207.6mm |
| Weight | 1530g (3.37 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
