Overview

CANON RF 100-500MM F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Dual Nano USM motors enable fast, smooth and near silent AF.

Bring distant scenes closer and give your subject a front row seat thanks to brilliant 100-500mm pulling power and outstanding versatility from a zoom that delivers detail, clarity and an exceptional telephoto performance.

Ultimate reach. Built for extremes.

With a 100-500mm focal length range, plus 5-stop image stabilisation and L-series build quality, the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM offers performance and image quality like no other thanks to UD lens elements and ASC coatings for unrivalled contrast and sharpness.

The telephoto zoom with extra power

Enjoy stunning performance up to 500mm

With a 100-500mm zoom range in a compact and portable body, the lens is ideal for travel and wildlife and will go even further thanks to optional 1.4x and 2x extenders.

100mm focal length

400mm focal length

500mm focal length

Achieve excellent contrast and sharpness

See a difference in your images across the zoom range thanks to L-series image quality with a Super UD lens and six UD lenses, plus 5-stop IS for shake-free results.

Fast, smooth, near silent AF

Dual Nano USM motors enable fast, smooth and near silent AF while a floating lens group also improves versatility with a close minimum focus distance of 0.9m.

 

Take the lens anywhere

At 1530g with tripod mount, and 207mm when retracted, the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM is a go-anywhere telephoto zoom. Dust and water seals plus a heat shield coating ensure its durability.

Never take your eye off the subject

Maintain concentration on capturing your moment thanks to the Lens Control Ring which allows you to change various camera settings such as aperture or shutter speed.

Great lens for...

Wildlife

Equip yourself with great flexibility and extra reach (than a more traditional 100-400mm lens) with a 100-500mm focal range. Be confident of performance thanks to ASC lens coatings and weather sealing, making this lens perfect for testing environments.

Sports

An impressive 5-stops optical IS (CIPA standard) - up to 6 stops with combined in-body IS and optical IS with EOS R5 & EOS R6 - and dual nano USM AF motors, combined with super UD and UD lens elements, means the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM delivers sharp, shake-free capturing of high-speed action stills.

Taken with EOS R6 + RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

f/9.0

1/160

100

Taken with EOS R5 + RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

f/6.3

1/3200

1600

Taken with EOS R5 + RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

f/5.0

1/8000

4000

Taken with EOS R5 + RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

f/6.3

1/8000

8000

Taken with EOS R5 + RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

f/6.3

1/3200

10000

Taken with EOS R5 + RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

f/7.1

1/2000

500

Taken with EOS R6 + RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

f/9.0

1/2500

1250

Taken with EOS R6 + RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

f/9.0

1/160

100

Taken with EOS R5 + RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

f/6.3

1/3200

1600

Specifications

100-500mm focal length

For superior telephoto power and versatility

5-stop Image Stabilisation

For ultimate handheld control even in low light

Super UD and UD elements

For exceptionally sharp images

Dual Nano USM motor

For smooth, fast and near-silent operation

Heat shield coating

For consistent operation in high temperature

ASC (Air Sphere Coating)

To prevent flare and ghosting

Lens control ring

For extra control over ISO, aperture and shutter spee

Specifications in detail

Optical Features / Specifications

Image Size

Full Frame

Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl)

20° - 4°,
14° - 2° 45',
24° - 5°

Lens construction (elements/groups)

20/14

No. of diaphragm blades

9

Minimum aperture

f/32 @ 100mm / f/54 @ 500mm

Closest focusing distance (m)

0.90 at 100mm / 1.2m at 500mm

Maximum magnification (x)

0.33x

Distance Information

Yes

Image stabilizer

5 stops¹

AF actuator

Dual Nano USM

Physical Features

Dust/moisture resistance

Yes²

Filter diameter (mm)

77

Max. diameter x length (mm)

93.8 x 207.6³

Weight (g)

1530

Accessories

Lens cap

E-77 II

Lens hood

ET-83F (WIII)

Lens case/pouch

LZ1328

Rear End Cap

Lens Dust Cap RF

Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 II

Not compatible

Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 II

Not compatible

Extender Compatibility

Compatible with RF Extender only⁴

Other Accessories

TRIPOD MOUNT RING F (WIII) (supplied)

Specifications with 1.4x Extender

Focal length

420mm - 700mm

Maximum Aperture

f/8 - f/10

Maximum Magnification

0.46

AF Possible

Yes

IS

Yes

Specifications with 2x Extender

Focal length

600mm - 1000mm

Maximum Aperture

f/11 - f/14

Maximum Magnification

0.66

AF Possible

Yes

IS

Yes