Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Unmatched Versatility and Performance in Telephoto Zoom

Overview

The Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM is a professional-grade telephoto zoom lens designed for the Canon RF mount system. It offers an extensive focal range, advanced image stabilization, and superior optical performance, making it ideal for wildlife, sports, and nature photography.

Key Features

Extensive Focal Range

• 100-500mm Zoom Range: Provides immense versatility, allowing you to capture a wide variety of subjects from distant wildlife to close-up action shots.
• Variable Aperture: f/4.5 at 100mm to f/7.1 at 500mm, balancing brightness and depth of field across the zoom range.

Advanced Image Stabilization

• 5-Stop Optical Image Stabilizer: Compensates for camera shake, enabling sharp images even at slower shutter speeds and longer focal lengths.
• Dual-Mode IS: Includes standard IS for stationary subjects and panning IS for tracking moving subjects, enhancing stability and precision in various shooting conditions.

Superior Optical Quality

• L-Series Optics: Incorporates Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) and Super UD elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and ensure high-resolution, sharp images.
• ASC (Air Sphere Coating): Reduces flare and ghosting, improving contrast and color fidelity even in challenging lighting conditions.

Technical Specifications

• Focal Length: 100-500mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-7.1
• Minimum Aperture: f/32-54
• Lens Construction: 20 elements in 14 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.9m (at 100mm) to 1.2m (at 500mm)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.33x
• Filter Size: 77mm
• Weight: 1,370g (excluding tripod mount)

Additional Benefits

Robust and Professional Design

• L-Series Build Quality: Weather-sealed construction protects against dust and moisture, ensuring reliability in various environmental conditions.
• Fluorine Coating: On front and rear elements to resist fingerprints and smudges, making the lens easier to clean.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Dual Nano USM Motors: Deliver fast, smooth, and near-silent autofocus performance, ideal for both stills and video recording.
• Focus Limiter: Allows customization of focus range for faster performance in specific shooting scenarios.

Compatibility and Ease of Use

• Compact and Lightweight Design: Considering its focal range, the lens is relatively compact and easy to handle, making it suitable for handheld shooting.
• Compatible with RF Extenders: Extends focal length up to 1000mm with RF 2x extender, offering greater flexibility for distant subjects.