The Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM is a highly versatile telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon’s mirrorless cameras. It offers an extensive focal length range from short to super telephoto, all within a sleek and compact design that’s perfect for on-the-go shooting. Its modest maximum aperture keeps the lens lightweight and portable, making it ideal for handheld and walkaround use.
Equipped with advanced optical image stabilization, this lens ensures sharp and steady images and videos, compensating for camera shake by up to five stops—ideal for challenging lighting conditions. The lens features a sophisticated optical design with Super UD and UD elements, which effectively reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing across the entire zoom range, delivering exceptional clarity and color accuracy.
Compatibility and Design
Designed for full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras, the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM is a versatile telephoto zoom lens that offers a wide range of focal lengths in a sleek and portable form.
Optical Performance
The lens features six UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) elements and one Super UD element, which effectively reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing. This advanced optical design ensures exceptional clarity and color accuracy throughout the zoom range.
Image Stabilization
An advanced Optical Image Stabilizer minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to five stops, making it easier to work in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds. It includes three distinct IS modes: standard single-shot mode, a panning-optimized mode, and a mode that activates stabilization only during the exposure.
Focusing System
The Dual Nano USM system combines a ring-type USM and an STM mechanism to provide fast, accurate, and nearly silent focusing, making it suitable for both photography and video. Full-time manual focus control is available in the one-shot AF mode for added flexibility.
Control and Handling
A configurable Control Ring allows for quick adjustments of exposure settings such as aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation. The rotation-type zoom ring features torque adjustment capabilities, enabling fine-tuning of handling and preventing accidental lens extension.
Durability and Maintenance
As part of Canon’s esteemed L-series, this lens is weather-resistant, protecting against dust and moisture for reliable performance in challenging conditions. The front and rear elements are coated with a protective fluorine layer to resist fingerprints and smudges, making them easier to clean.
Additional Features
The included lens hood has a side window for easy adjustment of specialized rotating filters, such as polarizers, while the hood is attached. The lens is also compatible with optional Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x teleconverters, which can be used within the 300-500mm range to further extend the focal length.
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