Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon RF, covering 100-500 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-7.1. It weighs 1370 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2020. That combination suits portrait photography.
It is a versatile telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon's RF-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. It offers a broad focal length range, making it ideal for capturing distant subjects in wildlife, sports, and aviation photography. The lens features an Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 5 stops of shake correction, enhancing handheld shooting capabilities. Its advanced optical design includes one Super UD and six UD elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and deliver high-resolution images. The robust L-series construction with weather sealing ensures durability and reliability in various shooting conditions.
- f/4.5-7.1
- Aperture
- 100–500mm
- Focal
- 1370 g
- Weight
- Jul 2020
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Telephoto zoom lens
- Max Format size
- Full Frame
- Focal length
- 100-500 mm
- Image stabilization
- Yes (up to 5 stops)
- Lens mount
- Canon RF
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5-7.1
- Minimum aperture
- f/32-54
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (circular)
- Optical construction
- 20 elements in 14 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.9 m (3.0 ft) at 100mm; 1.2 m (3.9 ft) at 500mm
- Maximum magnification
- 0.33x at 500mm
- Filter size
- 77 mm
- Dimensions
- 93.8 mm (diameter) x 207.6 mm (length)
- Weight
- 1370 g (3.02 lbs)
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Usage
- wildlife, sports
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 103% of the frame width
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