Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
Canon Jul 2020
Canon Full Frame

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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Good for portrait
Wildlife Sports
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Specification

Manufacturer data
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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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
Chevreuil \u2022 Capreolus capreolus
01 Chevreuil \u2022 Capreolus capreolus by enache_NH
25_55818
02 25_55818 by David Savile
25_55825-PAI
03 25_55825-PAI by David Savile
Owlet Nearly an adult
04 Owlet Nearly an adult by gavinrowley
25_55813F
05 25_55813F by David Savile
Ruby Throated Hummingbird
06 Ruby Throated Hummingbird by jorge luis montalvo
Female Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
07 Female Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) by After-the-Rain
Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
08 Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) by xfnhrdxf25
Lesser Yellowlegs taking Flight
09 Lesser Yellowlegs taking Flight by Don Cassel
10 by KeithDavies777
Aigrette garzette - Egretta garzetta - Little egret
11 Aigrette garzette - Egretta garzetta - Little egret by Patrick Blondel
Aigrette garzette - Egretta garzetta - Little egret
12 Aigrette garzette - Egretta garzetta - Little egret by Patrick Blondel
Tail cooling session.
13 Tail cooling session. by Trefor2011
Banded Demoiselle \
14 Banded Demoiselle \ by michael.jh
Grabbing a Snack
15 Grabbing a Snack by CrzyCnuk
_U0A1899 Juvenile Red Fox on Picnic Table
16 _U0A1899 Juvenile Red Fox on Picnic Table by Terry B B Wildlife & Nature Photography
Little Tern
17 Little Tern by arthurpolly
C-17 Globemaster
18 C-17 Globemaster by Bernie Condon
C-17 Globemaster
19 C-17 Globemaster by Bernie Condon
Male Kingfisher checking me out
20 Male Kingfisher checking me out by Trevor Cook Photography
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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