Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens
The ideal solution for the sports or wildlife photographer, the Canon RF 100-500mm L series lens offers a supreme design and build, fast speed and low-light capabilities for the professional photographer.
Classic Superior L-Series Lens
With a versatile 100-500mm focal length range and the classic L-series build quality we’ve become accustomed to, the RF 100-500mm offers a performance and image quality like no other thanks to its UD lens elements and ASC coatings for an unrivalled edge-to-edge contrast and sharpness.
Who is the RF 100-500mm for?
Built specifically for the Canon EOS R-Series mirrorless cameras, the RF 100-500mm takes advantage of the wider RF lens mount and speedy communication capabilities to make it an ideal choice for experienced amateurs and professionals alike. Bringing the benefits of a super-telephoto 500mm lens, perfect for photographing birds or sporting events, along with the rest of the 100mm-500mm focal length range more suited to capturing large and smaller-sized wildlife.
Handheld photography at its best
Thanks to 5-stop image stabilisation, Super UD lens and six UD lenses, the RF 100-500mm produces superior shake-free results even at the longer focal length ranges, meaning you can freeze birds in flight and zoom right in on the sports action.
Boost your reach
Combine the RF 100-500mm with an RF 1.4x or 2.0x extender for up to 1000mm range with zero loss in speed or quality.
Travel companion
Weighing in at just 1530g with a tripod mount and only 207mm in length when retracted, Canon has made a super-telephoto zoom lens, portable. The L-Series dust and water seals along with the traditional heat shield coating ensure that the RF 100-500mm is durable and is ready to withstand the biggest of adventures.
Quick and quiet
Dual Nano USM motors enable the lens to be super fast and smooth when autofocusing. With a near-silent motor, the RF 100-500mm wouldn’t be out of place in a wildlife hide. With a minimal focus distance of just 0.9m and with internal zoom, you can still get up close and personal with your subject.
Keep your eyes on the prize
Thanks to Canon’s intuitive Lens Control Ring, you need not divert your eyes from your subject. Control settings such as the shutter speed, exposure compensation and ISO.
Key Features
- 5-stops of image stabilisation
- Near silent Dual Nano USM motors
- Compact and lightweight 1525g
- Premium image quality
- L-Series design and build
- 20 elements in 14 groups
- Filter diameter: 77mm
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Want to know more?
Watch our video Wildlife Photography with Felix Belloin and the Canon R System >
What’s in the box?
- Lens Hood ET-83F (WIII)
- Lens Cap E-77 II
- Lens Dust Cap RF
- Lens Case LZ1328
- Tripod Mount Ring F (WIII)
FAQs
What extenders is the Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens compatible with?
The Canon RF 100-500mm is compatible with RF Extenders only, from 300mm. This provides 420mm-700mm with the 1.4x, and 600mm-1000mm with the 2x extender.
Is this lens good for wildlife photography?
We certainly think so! But don't take our word for it, check out our blog where we put this lens to the test:
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