Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM

High-Performance Telephoto Zoom Lens for RF-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon RF-mount cameras. Part of Canon's prestigious L-series, this lens offers a versatile focal length range, constant f/2.8 aperture, advanced image stabilization, and superior optical performance. It is ideal for sports, wildlife, portrait, and event photography.

Key Features

Versatile Telephoto Zoom Range

• 100-300mm Focal Length: Covers a wide zoom range, making it suitable for capturing distant subjects, from sports and wildlife to portraits and events.
• Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Ensures consistent exposure settings throughout the zoom range, providing excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 23 elements in 18 groups, including fluorite and Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and contrast throughout the zoom range.
• Air Sphere Coating (ASC): Reduces flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity even in challenging lighting conditions.

Advanced Image Stabilization

• Optical Image Stabilization: Provides up to 5.5 stops of shake correction, enabling clear and sharp images, especially in low-light conditions or at longer focal lengths.
• Coordinated IS: When paired with compatible EOS R series cameras, Coordinated IS offers up to 6 stops of stabilization, enhancing handheld shooting capabilities.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Dual Nano USM (Ultrasonic Motor): Provides fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM
• Mount Type: Canon RF mount (Full-Frame)
• Focal Length: 100-300mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Elements/Groups: 23 elements in 18 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.8 m (5.91 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.16x
• Filter Diameter: 112mm
• Dimensions: 128 x 323.4 mm (5.04 x 12.73 in)
• Weight: 2590 g (5.71 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Professional Build Quality

• L-Series Durability: Part of Canon’s professional L-series, known for its superior build quality and performance.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in challenging environments.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front and rear elements to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Control and Usability

• Control Ring: Customizable control ring for easy access to various settings, enhancing usability.
• Tripod Collar: Detachable, rotating tripod collar for improved balance and support when shooting with a tripod.